The green color is intended to signify blessing; is this because of the color of the dome over the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) chamber?
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The questioner : Regarding the green color, the question is about the dome that rises above al-Masjid al-Nabawi. The entire mosque has been renewed, yet the green color remains as it is. We ask that advice be given to the brothers in charge of this project to paint it white, so that... Some of the common people consider the green color to be... In truth, O Shaykh, even the minaret is green...?
The Shaykh : And now, green is not the sign of safety, and red is the sign of danger?! Now, you are on the street at the signal; if it turns green... No, I mean that green is desirable to the soul[Al-Insan 76:21]
The questioner : ... But among some of the common people, including the Sufis and others who visit... they say, "By the life of Abu 'Ummah, it is green."
The Shaykh : ... May Allah reward you with good. A good reminder.
The Shaykh : And now, green is not the sign of safety, and red is the sign of danger?! Now, you are on the street at the signal; if it turns green... No, I mean that green is desirable to the soul
Upon the inhabitants will be green garments of fine silk
عاليهم ثياب سندس خضرThe questioner : ... But among some of the common people, including the Sufis and others who visit... they say, "By the life of Abu 'Ummah, it is green."
The Shaykh : ... May Allah reward you with good. A good reminder.