What should I do if I am close to the Yemeni Corner, or if I am far from it? Is there a takbir?
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The questioner:
What should I do if I am close to the Yemeni Corner, or if I am far from it? Is there an estimation?
The Shaykh:
No, regarding the Yemeni Corner, if it is easy, one should touch it and say takbir. This is recommended.
The questioner:
And what is the distinction? Or leaving it? There is nothing wrong with that.
The Shaykh:
Touching the corner is recommended, not obligatory. If one touches it, there is an increase in reward. If one does not touch it, nothing is deducted from his tawaf. As for pointing to it from a distance and saying takbir, this is not prescribed according to the correct view. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
What should I do if I am close to the Yemeni Corner, or if I am far from it? Is there an estimation?
The Shaykh:
No, regarding the Yemeni Corner, if it is easy, one should touch it and say takbir. This is recommended.
The questioner:
And what is the distinction? Or leaving it? There is nothing wrong with that.
The Shaykh:
Touching the corner is recommended, not obligatory. If one touches it, there is an increase in reward. If one does not touch it, nothing is deducted from his tawaf. As for pointing to it from a distance and saying takbir, this is not prescribed according to the correct view. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
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قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ماذا أفعل إذا حاذيت الركن اليماني من قريب أو إذا كنت بعيداً عنه هل هناك تكبير؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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