´Shahib bin Bashir narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:` "All expenditures are in Allah's Cause, except for buildings, for there is no good in it."
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Commentary:
Note:
(In the chain of narration, Zafir would often fall into severe errors,
and Shabib would make mistakes in narration.)
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2482
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum) resided in their personal dwellings, and these were limited only to the extent of their essential needs.
Constructing expansive and lofty palaces, for which there is no real necessity, is contrary to the spirit of the Shari‘ah.
In fact, tall and grand constructions are among the signs of the Hour (Day of Judgment).
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 5237
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
Allamah Ibn Kathir rahimahullah has explained the meaning of "qubbah" in these words: (al-qubbah min al-khiyam: bayt sagheer mustadeer) (al-Nihayah: entry Q-B-B)
Qubbah (tent) refers to that small house which is round in shape.
To set up such a tent in front of the house was probably an expression of status, and such adornment is not permissible merely for the sake of pride.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 4161