What is the ruling on raising buildings and becoming tall in them?
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Question:
Q: ...becoming tall in buildings?
Answer:
No, it is not in all cases; it is among the disliked things, meaning: because the Companions built and raised buildings. If it is for need, there is nothing wrong with it. But this is the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informing about the Arabs, that after they were in sheep herding and in tents of hair, they became tall in buildings. This is among the signs of turning toward the worldly life and the matters of the Hour. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not prohibit this; rather, he informed about it.
Q: Excessive height...?
The Shaykh: It is a matter of consideration. That which has no need, it should not be done.
Q: ...becoming tall in buildings?
Answer:
No, it is not in all cases; it is among the disliked things, meaning: because the Companions built and raised buildings. If it is for need, there is nothing wrong with it. But this is the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informing about the Arabs, that after they were in sheep herding and in tents of hair, they became tall in buildings. This is among the signs of turning toward the worldly life and the matters of the Hour. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not prohibit this; rather, he informed about it.
Q: Excessive height...?
The Shaykh: It is a matter of consideration. That which has no need, it should not be done.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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