What is meant by "a garden from the gardens of Paradise" as stated in the Hadith: "Between my grave and my minbar is a garden from the gardens of Paradise," and why is this garden confined to this specific distance only and does not include the entire Prophet's Mosque?

This Hadith is mutawatir (has multiple chains of narration) and has been transmitted with the wording, "What is between my house and my minbar is a garden from the gardens of Paradise." This is the authentic narration. As for the wording "my grave," it is weak because it contradicts the narration of the majority, and if it were authentic, the Companions would have used it as proof when they disputed over the location of the Prophet's burial, peace and blessings be upon him.

Scholars have mentioned three interpretations for the meaning of "a garden from the gardens of Paradise":

1. That this place resembles the gardens of Paradise in terms of the happiness and tranquility it brings. 2. That worship in this place is a cause for entering Paradise. 3. That this very spot will, in the Afterlife, literally be a garden from the gardens of Paradise.

In conclusion: This place has a virtue that necessitates being keen to sit and pray in it. However, what is more important is the fear of Allah, and Allah, the Exalted, distinguishes whatever He wills from times, places, and persons with virtues for a profound wisdom.