The Ruling on Jostling for the Black Stone

Question:
He may be a traveler with a tight schedule regarding the crowd, but is jostling for the Black Stone also permissible for women, in particular?

Answer:
If his time is tight and does not allow for delay, he should perform the circumambulation, but while avoiding harm to himself or to others. As for jostling for the Black Stone, it is not permissible because of the danger involved, the restriction placed on others and the harm caused to them, especially the weak, and because of the mixing with women and being distracted by them. Worship is based on humility and submission to Allah, not on force and pushing. Yes.