Is it permissible to kiss the Yemeni Corner?
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Question:
The questioner says: A man circumambulated the Ka'bah, and when he reached the Yemeni Corner, he kissed it and prostrated on it, thinking it was the Black Stone. What is the ruling on one who does this out of forgetfulness or ignorance?
Answer:
There is no blame on him. Kissing the Yemeni Corner is a mistake, but if he was ignorant, he owes nothing. Also, he thought it was the Black Stone, meaning he did not intend this act. It is prescribed to touch the Yemeni Corner only by wiping it with the hand; it is not kissed, and if one is unable to reach it, he does not point to it as he does with the Black Stone, but rather he proceeds. Yes.
The questioner says: A man circumambulated the Ka'bah, and when he reached the Yemeni Corner, he kissed it and prostrated on it, thinking it was the Black Stone. What is the ruling on one who does this out of forgetfulness or ignorance?
Answer:
There is no blame on him. Kissing the Yemeni Corner is a mistake, but if he was ignorant, he owes nothing. Also, he thought it was the Black Stone, meaning he did not intend this act. It is prescribed to touch the Yemeni Corner only by wiping it with the hand; it is not kissed, and if one is unable to reach it, he does not point to it as he does with the Black Stone, but rather he proceeds. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز تقبيل الركن اليماني؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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