Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Banu Abdul Muttalib (the narrator is unsure, perhaps the words are: O Banu Abd Manaf), do not prevent anyone performing tawaf of this House (or praying near it), for after the Fajr prayer until the sun rises, and after the Asr prayer until the sun sets, there is no (prescribed) prayer. However, in Makkah, the ruling near this House is different; here, people may perform tawaf and pray (even) during these times."