Does the expression "the houses of Allah" used for mosques imply attributing a place to Allah?

The Arabic equivalent of the phrase "the house of Allah" is "Baytullah," which is an expression used for the Kaaba. By "house," what is meant is the Kaaba itself. In the verse, "And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, 'Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer].'" (al-Baqara, 2/125), the word "house" is also attributed to Allah's essence.

The Kaaba is called Baytullah (the house of Allah) because it is the first place of worship built on earth for the worship of Allah (c.c.), it is the symbol of the Hanif religion sent to establish monotheism and destroy idolatry, and it is the direction towards which all Muslims turn in their prayers. Allah has exalted its honor by saying, "Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah—blessed and a guidance for the worlds." (Al Imran, 3/96). The phrase "the house of Allah" is also used for all mosques and masjids dedicated to worship for Allah. As stated in a hadith: "The houses of Allah on earth are the mosques. Allah the Exalted honors those who come to them." (Tabarani, al-Mu‘jam al-Kabir, 10/161 [10324]).

Therefore, the phrase "the house of Allah" should be understood as a place where worship is performed for Allah, and never as a place attributed to Allah Himself. For Allah (c.c.) is exalted above time and space. He is not confined to a place; rather, He encompasses all places. Time and space are created beings. Allah, on the other hand, is the Creator. Therefore, He is free from the attributes specific to created beings, that is, He is far removed from them.

Source: T.C. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Din İşleri Yüksek Kurulu