The Black Stone is a sacred stone located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba in Mecca. It is a small black, oval-shaped stone that is approximately 30 cm in diameter, and it is surrounded by a silver frame. According to Islamic tradition, the Black Stone is believed to have been sent down from heaven and was originally white, but it turned black due to the sins of mankind. Muslims believe that the stone has great spiritual significance and perform Tawaf by circling the Kaaba seven times counterclockwise, and during the Tawaf, they kiss or touch the Black Stone if possible. The Black Stone is also mentioned in several Hadiths and is considered to have the ability to remove sins and testify for those who touched it in truth on the Day of Resurrection.
The Black Stone referred to in Islamic tradition is a sacred object that is located at the eastern corner of the Kaaba, a building located in the center of the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic tradition, the Black Stone was sent down from Heaven as a guide for Adam and Eve, and was later restored to its original form by the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael) as they built the Kaaba.
There are several Hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) that refer to the Black Stone, but none of them mention its age or when it was originally created. However, Muslims believe that the Black Stone is an ancient object that has been present at the site of the Kaaba for thousands of years, and it has been venerated as a holy relic ever since.
The age of the Black Stone is not known for certain, and there are different theories about its origin and history. According to Islamic tradition, the Black Stone was sent down from heaven as a guide for Adam and Eve, and was later restored to its original form by the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael) as they built the Kaaba.
The Black Stone is believed to have been present at the site of the Kaaba for thousands of years, and it has been venerated as a holy relic ever since. However, there is no scientific way to determine its exact age. Some scholars estimate that it may date back to pre-Islamic times, while others believe that it was brought to the Kaaba by the Prophet Muhammad's ancestors. Ultimately, the true age of the Black Stone remains a mystery and a matter of faith.
According to the Quran:
Here are a few Quranic verses that mention the Kaaba and the Black Stone:
"Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds." (Quran 3:96)
Translation: "Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for the worlds."
"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, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]." (Quran 2:125)
Translation: "And when We made the House (at Makkah) a resort for mankind and a place of safety. And take you (people) the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham) [or the stone on which Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while he was building the Ka'bah] as a place of prayer (for some of your prayers, e.g. two Rak'at after the Tawaf of the Ka'bah at Makkah), and We commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma'il (Ishmael) that they should purify My House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) for those who are circumambulating it, or staying (I'tikaf), or bowing or prostrating themselves (there, in prayer)."
"Indeed, those who have believed and those who were Jews and the Sabeans and the Christians and the Magians and those who associated with Allah - Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed Allah is, over all things, Witness. Do you not see that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth and the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, the moving creatures and many of the people? But upon many the punishment has been justified. And he whom Allah humiliates - for him there is no bestower of honor. Indeed, Allah does what He wills." (Quran 22:17-18)
Translation: "Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and do righteous good deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. And (O Muhammad) remember when We took your covenant and We raised above you the Mount, (saying), 'Hold firmly to what We have given you and bring (ever) to remembrance what is therein. Perhaps you may fear Allah.'
According to Hadith:
Here is a Hadith that mentions the Black Stone:
Narrated by Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone descended from Paradise, and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam made it black." Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 60, Hadith 388
Narrated by Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Touching them both (the Black Stone and al-Rukn al-Yamani) is an expiation for sins." Reference: Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Book 6, Hadith 959
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone is from Paradise, and it will shine for the believers like a star on the Day of Resurrection; it has two eyes, by which it sees and by which it is seen." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3020
Narrated by Abu Tufail, may Allah be pleased with him, that he asked Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, about the Black Stone, and he said: "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'Allah will raise it on the Day of Resurrection, and it will have two eyes with which it will see and a tongue with which it will speak, testifying for those who touched it in sincerity.'" Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3021
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone came down from Paradise, and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the children of Adam turned it black." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3022
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "When the Black Stone came down from Paradise, it was whiter than snow, but the sins of the sons of Adam made it black. On the Day of Resurrection, it will have two eyes with which it will see and a tongue with which it will speak, and it will testify for those who touched it in sincerity." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3023
Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, that he heard the Prophet, peace be upon him, saying: "I am starting from the position where people offer their prayer, and in this very valley of mine, there is a tree which is similar to the blessed tree of Zaqqum (in heavan).” Then he went towards the gate of the House (i.e. the Ka'bah) and touched the corner (i.e. the Black Stone) and then proceeded to offer the prayer." Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 56, Hadith 788
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "When the Black Stone was sent down from Paradise, it was whiter than milk, but it was blackened by the sins of the people." Reference: Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 10, Hadith 1893
Narrated by Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone is a treasure from the treasures of Paradise, which Allah has granted to this nation. It was whiter than milk, but the sins of the people have turned it black. It will come on the Day of Resurrection as a witness for those who touched it in sincerity." Reference: Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 5, Hadith 17490
Narrated by Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, that he came to the Black Stone and kissed it, then he said: "I know that you are only a stone, and you cannot benefit or harm. If I had not seen the Prophet, peace be upon him, kissing you, I would not have kissed you." Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 26, Hadith 667
Narrated by Abu Dhar, may Allah be pleased with him, that he asked the Prophet, peace be upon him, "O Messenger of Allah, why do you kiss the Black Stone, although it is only a stone that can neither benefit nor harm?" The Prophet, peace be upon him, replied: "I kiss it because I saw the Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, kissing it." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3025
Narrated by Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Touching the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner (of the Ka'bah) removes sins." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3027
Narrated by Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "When the pilgrims reach the standing place at Arafat, then let them remember Allah as He has taught them, for there is no day on which Allah sets free more of His slaves from the Fire than on the Day of Arafat. And verily, Allah draws near to the heaven of the world and boasts about you to the angels, saying: 'My slaves have come to Me, looking rough, from every deep valley hoping for My mercy, so if your sins were as much as the sand of the desert, I will forgive them all.' And after that, Allah descends lower than His Throne and says: 'My slaves have come to Me, looking rough, from every deep valley hoping for My mercy, so if your sins were as much as the foam of the sea, I will forgive them all.' And then Allah says: 'Whoever comes near to Me by a span, I will come near to him by a cubit; and whoever comes near to Me by a cubit, I will come near to him by the span of an outstretched arm. And whoever comes to Me walking, I will come to him running. And whoever faces Me with sins nearly as great as the earth, I will meet him with forgiveness nearly as great as that, provided he does not worship something with Me.'"
Abu Hurairah then said: "And when I saw Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, in that gathering, I said to myself: 'By Allah, no harm can come to this gathering in the presence of Abu Bakr.'" Reference: Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 8, Hadith 3240
Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone descended from Paradise, and it was whiter than milk. Then it was blackened by the sins of the sons of Adam." Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 47, Hadith 3351
Narrated by Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone is one of the precious stones of Paradise, and it will come on the Day of Resurrection with eyes and a tongue to testify for whoever touched it in truth." Reference: Al-Mustadrak Alaa Al-Sahihain, Vol. 3, Hadith 3155
Narrated by Abdullah bin Zaid, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone will be brought out on the Day of Resurrection, and it will have two eyes and a tongue, and it will testify for those who touched it in truth." Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 3031
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The Black Stone is Allah's right hand on earth. Whoever touches it will be saved from his sins." Reference: Al-Mustadrak Alaa Al-Sahihain, Vol. 2, Hadith 1219
In summary, the Black Stone is a sacred stone located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba in Mecca. It is believed to have been sent down from heaven and was originally white, but it turned black due to the sins of mankind. Muslims perform Tawaf by circling the Kaaba seven times counterclockwise, and during the Tawaf, they kiss or touch the Black Stone if possible. There are several Hadiths that mention the Black Stone and its significance in Islamic belief, including its ability to remove sins and testify for those who touched it in truth on the Day of Resurrection.
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