The Excellence of Black stone
The Black stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) is an oval shaped stone about 18 centimeters in diameter. It rests within a mesh of silver wire to prevent it from crumbling. It is set in the angle of Ka`abah which is between the sides known as Multzim and the Yemenite angle.
The origin of this stone is not clear According to one version it was the Archangel Jibreel (Gabriel) who brought it for Adam from Paradise. The first man then kept it and transmitted it after the Deluge to Noah’s descendents, which is how it came into Abraham’s hand.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said about the Black Stone that it is a jewel from Paradise. On the day of Resurrection it will be lifted to Heaven with two eyes and tongue. It will be testifying about every human who has kissed it. The Prophet (PBUH) used to kiss it abundantly. It is also reported that Prophet (PBUH) bowed before it in prostration.
Abu Tufail reported: I saw Apostle of Allah going round the House and, while riding on camel back, used to touch the stone by an stick and kissing the tip of the stick.
It is also reported that when Adam was sent down to earth from Paradise, he feared Satan and beseeched protection from Allah who ordered Archangels to stand around Ka`abah to protect Adam. Thus all the space around Ka`abah ringed by angels was declared as “Haram”.
According to another saying, when Prophet Abraham (PBUH) fixed the Black Stone into Ka`abah all those places that received light rays emanating from the stone were declared part of the Haram.
To go on the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House of God is one of the five fundamentals of Islam and is obligatory on every Muslim whosoever is able to accomplish it. The Holy Quran and Hadiths have repeatedly stressed about it as being obligatory and important
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How to apply for Hajj
There are two types of Hajj travel facilities available in Pakistan.
More...Learn the issues ralated Hajj
Having submitted the application for Hajj an intending Haji should familiarise and try to know each and every thing.
More...Duties towards Fellow Humans
Every Haji should know and understand his duties owed to God (Huqooq Allah), his duties and responsibilities towards fellow human beings (Huqooq-ul-Ibad). God forgives things which is owed to him by his servants, if He please, provided the sinner repents and affirms not to repeat such acts..
More...Important Things to Know
- Every pilgrim should have well acquaintance with his group leader and other members of the group.
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Circumambulation (Tawaf)
- (A) The Excellence of Tawaf
- (B) Kinds of Tawaf
- (C) Rules and Etiquettes of Tawaf
- Meeqat
- Ehram for travelers by air
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Certificate of Authenticity
Medical Tips
Necessary precautions
A Lifelong Charity
Chronicals from the Prophet’s words
Mak`kah and the sanctified House of Allah
The Prophet’s edict about Ka`abah
The Excellence of Black stone
Some sayings of the Prophet about Hajj
Hajj, The obligatory Pillar of Islam