Yazid bin Abu Ubaid says that I used to come to the mosque with Sayyiduna Salamah bin Akwa’, and he would pray near the pillar that was close to the Mushaf, and he would say that I have seen the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) praying with care near this pillar. At that time, a goat could pass between the pulpit and the qiblah.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المدنيين رضي الله عنهم اجمعين / 16542