Prayer in the open areas surrounding the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque

Q: The questioner, Brother M. A. from Sydney, Australia, asks in his question: Does prayer in the open areas surrounding the Noble Haram in Makkah or the Prophet’s Mosque carry the same virtue and reward as prayer inside the two Noble Mosques? Please guide us, may Allah reward you.

A: The additional areas in the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque have the ruling of the main area, and prayer is multiplied in them just as it is multiplied in the original mosque, as a favor and kindness from Allah. May Allah grant success.