What is the ruling on the inclusion of the graves of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his two companions into the Prophet's Mosque, and is this considered an innovation that necessitates the exhumation of the graves and their relocation to Muslim cemeteries, especially since the one who did so is known for his innovation?

The response to the misconception regarding the presence of the Prophet’s grave (peace be upon him) in the mosque is as follows:

1. The mosque was built during the Prophet’s lifetime (peace be upon him) and was not built over a grave. 2. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was buried in his house, not in the mosque. 3. The inclusion of the Prophet’s houses into the mosque was not by the consensus of the Companions, but rather occurred after the demise of most of them in 94 AH. Some of them, like Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab, opposed this action. 4. The grave is not within the mosque even after the inclusion of the chamber, because it is in an independent chamber surrounded by three walls, and a wall was placed at an angle oblique to the Qibla so that worshipers would not face it during prayer.

Thus, the ambiguity that is used by grave worshipers as an argument is removed. The denunciation of this action has existed since the time of the Tabi'in (successors). The graves of his two companions are like his grave (peace be upon him) because they are in the same chamber.