Section : Wisdom Behind Ramal. What is the wisdom behind ramal? It is reported by Ibn ‘Abbas that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions came to Makkah, they were weakened by the fever in Yathrib. Thereupon…
Section : Touching the Yemeni Corner. This is based on the statement of Ibn ‘Umar in which he said “I never saw the Prophet (peace be upon him) touching any other parts of Ka’bah except the two corners: The Black…
Section : Offering a Two Rak’ah Prayer After Tawaf. It is sunnah to offer a two rak’ah prayer after completing the tawaf at the Station of Ibrahim (peace be upon him), or at any other place in the Sacred Mosque,…
Section : Passing in Front of Worshippers in the Sacred Mosque. It is permissible to offer prayer in the Sacred Mosque while the people, male and female, pass in front of the worshipper. There is no harm in it, and…
Section : Men and Women Performing Tawaf Together. Ibn Juraij reported: “‘Ata told me that when Ibn Hisham forbade women from performing tawaf along with men he asked him, ‘How dare you prevent them while the wives of the Prophet…
Section : Making a Tawaf while Riding. A person may, even if he is able to walk, perform tawaf while riding, provided there is a valid reason for doing so. Ibn ‘Abbas reported that during the Farewell Pilgrimage the Prophet…
Section : Intermingling of a Leper with Others in Tawaf. Malik reported from Ibn Abi Mulaikah that ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab saw a woman aMicted with leprosy performing tawaf with others. He said to her, “O maidservant of Allah! Do not…
Section : Desirability of Drinking Zamzam Water. Upon completion of the seven rounds of the tawaf; and after offering the two rak’ahs by the Station of Ibrahim, it is encouraged to drink water from the well of Zamzam. Both Bukhari…
Section : Etiquette of Drinking Zamzam Water. A person drinking Zamzam water should intend and hope for healing, blessings and whatever is best for him in this life and in the hereafter. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The…
Section : The Origin of Zamzam Well. Explaining the origin of Zamzam Ibn ‘Abbas said: “When Hajar reached the (mountain) of Marwah in search of water for her baby son Isma’il and herself to quench their thirst. she heard a…
Section : Excellence of Supplications at Al-Multazim. Al-Multazim is the part of Ka’bah between its door and the Black Stone. After drinking the water of Zamzam, it is recommended that one should make special supplications at Al-Multazim. Ibn ‘Abbas reported…
Section : Entering Ka’bah and Hijr Isma’il and its Excellence. Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) entered the Ka’bah along with Usamah bin Zaid, and Uthman bin Talhah and closed its door behind them. When they…