Is dwelling within the boundaries of the Haram (Sacred Precinct) more virtuous than dwelling outside it? And what are these virtues? Or do the virtues mentioned for Madinah Al-Munawwarah include all neighborhoods of Madinah, both within and outside the boundaries of the Haram?
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Residing in Medina holds immense virtue. For whoever patiently endures its hardships, the Prophet will be an intercessor and a witness for him on the Day of Judgment. And whoever is able to die therein, let him do so, for the Prophet intercedes for those who die there. This virtue encompasses the entire city, even if urban development expands beyond the boundaries of the , as long as the residence is within what is referred to as "Medina." And the virtue of prayer in the Prophet's Mosque includes the expansions that have been added to it.
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