Is it permissible for the Prophet (peace be upon him) to build a house for himself in Mina?

Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

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When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked whether he should build a house for himself in Mina, he replied that Mina is a resting place (*Manākh*) for whoever arrives first. This indicates a general prohibition or strong discouragement against private permanent construction in Mina.