The argument of those who hold that all of Makkah is al-Masjid al-Haram: how are they answered by the phrase (al-Masjid al-Haram), given that al-Haram is not a mosque?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you. Their argument is based on the principle that the phrase "from al-Masjid al-Haram" indicates the mosque, whereas al-Haram is not a mosque?
The Shaykh : No, they hold that al-Haram is a mosque, just as He said:Sunan Ibn Majah 567Sahih (Darussalam) Some of the brothers strongly object to restricting the multiplication of reward to the mosque itself, even though it is explicit in the hadith. The author of al-Furu', may Allah have mercy on him, says: "It is the apparent statement of the companions of Imam Ahmad that the multiplication is specific to the mosque itself". Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you. How many times was his chest split open, (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : For this, refer to history. Ibn Hajar mentioned it, or refer to history. Yes.
The questioner : What is the virtue of praying in al-Masjid al-Aqsa?
The Shaykh : Yes, five hundred prayers.
The Shaykh : No, they hold that al-Haram is a mosque, just as He said:
the earth has been made for me a place of worship
جُعلت لي الأرض مسجداًThe questioner : May Allah reward you. How many times was his chest split open, (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : For this, refer to history. Ibn Hajar mentioned it, or refer to history. Yes.
The questioner : What is the virtue of praying in al-Masjid al-Aqsa?
The Shaykh : Yes, five hundred prayers.