'Perform the tawaaf of the House and rub your hand over the Corner which has the Hajr al-Aswad because this is the right hand of Allah on His Earth which He shakes with His creations.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Touching the Black Stone during Tawaf connects you to Allah’s hand on Earth.
- In plain terms
- Rubbing the Black Stone links you to Allah’s earthly hand.
- What can you take from it?
- Touch the Black Stone as part of Tawaf.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the Black Stone represent?
- How does this act affect devotion?
Another view
The physical act is symbolic; spiritual intent matters more.
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