The ruling on seeking blessing from the Ka'bah and wiping it
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Question:
Shaykh, what is the ruling on clinging to the Noble Ka'bah, wiping one's cheeks on it, wiping it with one's palms, and then placing it on the chest of the pilgrim or the one performing 'Umrah?
Answer:
This is the action of the ignorant, so it is not permissible. The Ka'bah is only faced in prayer and circumambulated. As for clinging to it or to the door, that is the action of the ignorant and is not permissible. One does not seek blessing from the Ka'bah, nor does one wipe from it, except for the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone. The Black Stone is touched and kissed, if possible, and the Yemeni Corner is wiped; because these two corners are on the foundations of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Yes.
Shaykh, what is the ruling on clinging to the Noble Ka'bah, wiping one's cheeks on it, wiping it with one's palms, and then placing it on the chest of the pilgrim or the one performing 'Umrah?
Answer:
This is the action of the ignorant, so it is not permissible. The Ka'bah is only faced in prayer and circumambulated. As for clinging to it or to the door, that is the action of the ignorant and is not permissible. One does not seek blessing from the Ka'bah, nor does one wipe from it, except for the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone. The Black Stone is touched and kissed, if possible, and the Yemeni Corner is wiped; because these two corners are on the foundations of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/074 — archive.org (3:25)
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