What is the story behind the origin of the Black Stone, Hajre Aswat?When was it place by the Kaaba, and by whom? Is it true that it has turned black absorbing the sins of Muslims?

According to the Hadith, Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Abbaas (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Hajr-e-Aswad (the black stone) was revealed from Jannat and it was whiter than milk. Thereafter, the sins of man had blackened it.' (Tirmidhi vol.1 pg.166; HM Saeed)

In another Hadith, Abdullah ibn Amr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) says, 'I heard the messenger of Allah saying, 'Verily the Rukn (Hajr-e-Aswad) and the Maqaam (Ibraahim) are two precious stones from amongst the precious stones of Jannat. Allah Ta'ala took away its Noor (light). Had Allah not taken away its light then these two would have brightened up the east and west.' (Ibid)

According to some narrations, the Hajr-e-Aswad was originally placed in its place by Jibraaeel (Alayhis salaam) and Ibraahim (Alayhis salaam) had built the Ka'abah upon it.' (Dars-e-Tirmidhi vol.3 pg.37). Thereafter, the Ka'abah had been reconstructed many times but the Hajr-e-Aswad remained.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

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