Virtues of Prayer at Masjid Makkah and Madinah

Sahih al-Bukhari - Hadith 1196

Hadith Text

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Between my house and my pulpit there is a garden of the gardens of Paradise, and my pulpit is on my fountain tank (i.e. Al-Kauthar)."

Commentary

This noble hadith establishes the immense spiritual status of the area between the Prophet's chamber and his pulpit in Masjid al-Nabawi. The designation "garden of Paradise" indicates that this specific location carries the spiritual fragrance and blessings of the heavenly gardens.

Scholars explain that prayers performed in this sacred space are particularly virtuous, as if one is praying within Paradise itself. The connection between the pulpit and Al-Kauthar signifies that the Prophet's teachings emanating from this pulpit lead directly to the ultimate salvation and heavenly reward.

This hadith encourages Muslims to seek out this blessed area for worship when visiting the Prophet's Mosque, as it represents a unique earthly manifestation of Paradise where supplications are more readily accepted and spiritual rewards multiplied.