What is the meaning of the author's statement: "And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not build in Makkah except al-Masjid al-Haram"?
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The questioner : The statement of Shaykh al-Islam: "And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not build"
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner :"And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not build in Makkah a mosque other than al-Masjid al-Haram" What is his intention?
The Shaykh : This is correct. There is no building of a mosque that is honored as al-Masjid al-Haram is honored. It appears that Makkah was small at that time. I mean, those who have seen the previous buildings, as it is said, placed signs in Makkah years ago. Those who have seen them, it is as if it is a small district among the districts.
The questioner : Did he build a building?
The Shaykh : He says he did not build.
The questioner : Except al-Masjid al-Haram.
The Shaykh : Yes, al-Masjid al-Haram was built.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner :"And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not build in Makkah a mosque other than al-Masjid al-Haram" What is his intention?
The Shaykh : This is correct. There is no building of a mosque that is honored as al-Masjid al-Haram is honored. It appears that Makkah was small at that time. I mean, those who have seen the previous buildings, as it is said, placed signs in Makkah years ago. Those who have seen them, it is as if it is a small district among the districts.
The questioner : Did he build a building?
The Shaykh : He says he did not build.
The questioner : Except al-Masjid al-Haram.
The Shaykh : Yes, al-Masjid al-Haram was built.