Secrets of the Hajj [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

Chapter 6
Sketch of the Ka'bah and Sections Related to the
Hajji

1. The Black
Stone

Start
and finish your Tawaf at the Black Stone. The Holy Prophet says that he who
does Tawaf of the House at noon with his head bare, bare‑foot, making his
steps short, closing his eyes (overlooking, disregarding others) and touching
the Black Stone in every round he makes, without hurting anyone nor cutting
short his praise and glorifying of Allah, will be rewarded for each step he
makes with seventy thousand good deeds. Seventy thousand of his evils will be
wiped off; his rank will be increased by seventy thousand grades; he will be
given the reward as if seventy thousand slaves, each whose price is ten
thousand dirhams were freed on his behalf; seventy of his family members would
be cured of any sickness, and seventy thousand of his needs would be granted ‑sooner
or later.

The Holy Prophet (s) said: "Touch the corner (in which the Black Stone rests) for it is the
right hand of Allah amongst his creation with which he greets His servants a
greeting of a slave (or man). It will be witness to the loyal. "

It is recommended to kiss it, if not possible touch
it; and if not possible then to point at it (make a gesture).

2. Maqam‑e
Ibrahim

Allah says: "Appoint for yourselves a place for
prayer on the standing place of Ibrahim. " It is enough to note that
the preference of this place is symbolized by bearing the name of this great
Prophet. His rank is one of the most perfect due to the fact that he spent the
whole of his life, his family's and the whole of his wealth for the sake of
Tawhid and keeping firm Allah's signs by building the Ka'bah at the centre of
His House.

3. Hijr Isma'il

This is his (Ismail's) house. He and his mother
were buried in there. Halabi narrates from Imam as‑Sadiq (as) saying: I
asked him concerning Hijr Ismail and
said: You call it the smashed (smasher) but it was for Isma il's sheep (and
goats). His mother was buried in there and denied access to anyone, for he did
not like it to be walked on. " Other Prophets are buried in this place
also.

Imam al‑Baqir (as) said: "The place (around) between the Rukn (corner) and the Maqam is full
of graves of Prophets" Imam Sadiq (as) says that seventy
prophets were buried between Rukn al Aimani and Hajar al‑Aswad. As such,
when at this place, you should perform the Ziyarat of Isma'il , his mother and
the prophets

It is recommended to put on Ihram of Hajj at‑Tamattu
at the Hijr facing Mizab al‑Rahmah which is a place of supplication and
asking for Allah's Mercy.

4. Mizab‑e‑Rahma

It is recommended to face the Mizab and supplicate
as narrated by Ayyub from Imam Musa ibn Ja'far (as) which can be found in the
various books of supplication related to the Hajj.

5. Shadharwan:

This
is the remaining part at the foundation of the House's wall.

6. Mustajar:

The place which is opposite the Ka'bah is called
Mustajar, Mutawwadh or Multazam. There are many traditions in preference of the
place. Imam 'Ali (as) says: "Confess in recognition of the sins you recall
at Multazam."

It is narrated that he who does this and repents for
all his sins, Allah will definitely forgive him. In one of the books, it is
said that at Multazam, Imam Sadiq (as) used to tell his companions to give him
time that he could confess and disclose his "sins" to his Lord saying
that the place was of a very high spiritual preference.

In another tradition it is said that when Prophet
Adam (as) was at this place, the Angel Jibra'il told him to disclose his
"sins" to the Lord. Prophet Adam (as) did so and his "sins"
were forgiven. Prophet Adam (as) then asked Him to forgive his son(s) (or his
descendants) for their sins. Allah answered back saying that He could only
forgive those who went and repented at that spot.

It is recommended for one in his seventh round or
after Tawaf to spread out his hands, touch, and let his body and cheek touch
the House and recite the supplications that Imam Sadiq (as) used to recite in
this place.

7. Hatwim:

This is the place between the door of the Holy
Ka'bah and Hajar al-Aswad. It is one of the holy places and it is upon one to
ask for forgiveness at this place. He should pray, supplicate and cling to the
curtains of the Ka'bah for at this place, great and major sins are completely
destroyed and smashed. This is the reason of calling the place by this name smasher. In other traditions it is said
that it is the place where Adam (as) was forgiven of his sins.

8. al‑Rukn
al‑Aimani:

The place opposite the Black stone behind the House
is the one is called al‑Rukn al‑Aimani (the right‑hand side
corner). There are many traditions that have been narrated in preference of
this place to an extent that perplexes and boggles the mind. The Holy Prophet
said: "Whenever I come to at this
point I find that Jibra'il is already there before me. "

Imam Ja'far (as) said: "The Rukn al‑Aimana is our gate to paradise. "

He also said: "In
this place, is one of the doors of paradise that has never been closed since it
was opened. There is a river from paradise in which deeds of the servants are
dropped. " He continued by saying: "There is an angel who has been
stationed at this point since the creation of the heavens and the earth whose
duty is nothing other than to take care of your supplications. As such one must
be careful with what he is saying. One should make use of his presence at this
holy place as Possible and should not waste time doing things that are of less
importance."

9. al‑Rukn
al‑Iraf

This corner is named as such since it faces towards
Iraq ‑ south east.

10. al‑Rukn
al‑Shamh

It is recommended to touch all the corners according
to the narration from Jamil bin Salih that he saw Imam Sadiq (as) touching them
all.

All the same, it is stressed to touch Rukn al‑Aimani
and the corner where the Black Stone rests. It is understood from traditions
that the Holy Prophet; used to touch them all. Of course, all this depends on
the fact that you don't disturb other people around you otherwise the
recommended act loses authenticity and if anything it could even be haram
(forbidden).

The Rukn al‑Sharqi (Eastern Corner) is where
the Black stone rests while Rukn ash‑Shimali (Northern Corner) is the one
which comes after the Holy Ka'bah's door before reaching Hijr Isma'il. It is
well known as Rukn al‑Iraqi (it is also called Rukn ash‑Shami).

Rukn
al‑Gharbi (Western Corner) is the one that comes after Hijr Isma'il (also
called Rukn ash‑Shami). Rukn al‑Junubi (Southern Corner) is the one
that comes before the Black Stone corner (also known as Rukn al‑Aimani).