What is the ruling on praying outside the Sacred Mosque while the rows are connected?
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Question : The question says: He prayed in the mosque, yes, from the Fajr prayer, were the rows connected?
Answer : Now, as for praying in the Sa'i area, or behind the Sa'i area, or in the markets or open spaces around the mosque, if the rows are connected, the person is credited with the reward of one praying inside the mosque. This is because if the rows are connected, a person cannot get inside the Haram. Even if there were space inside the Haram, if the people are crowded around the doors, he is excused. He is excused if he prays behind them and the rows are connected, and he is credited with the reward of the praying people. Yes.
Answer : Now, as for praying in the Sa'i area, or behind the Sa'i area, or in the markets or open spaces around the mosque, if the rows are connected, the person is credited with the reward of one praying inside the mosque. This is because if the rows are connected, a person cannot get inside the Haram. Even if there were space inside the Haram, if the people are crowded around the doors, he is excused. He is excused if he prays behind them and the rows are connected, and he is credited with the reward of the praying people. Yes.
Source
دروس وفتاوى المسجد الحرام لعام 1409هـ - 15 — binothaimeen.net (16:21)
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