Is it prescribed to point to the Black Stone after the two rak'ahs of tawaf when touching it is not possible?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. These are many questions; I am presenting to your eminence whatever of them is feasible. This questioner says: Is touching the Black Stone after the two rak'ahs of tawaf a recommended practice (sunnah)? If a person is unable to reach the Stone due to the crowd, is it sufficient for him to point to the Stone, thereby following the Sunnah?
Answer:
No. If he is able to reach the Stone and touch it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then he should do so. But if he is unable to, he should not point to it, but rather proceed directly to the Sa'i. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. These are many questions; I am presenting to your eminence whatever of them is feasible. This questioner says: Is touching the Black Stone after the two rak'ahs of tawaf a recommended practice (sunnah)? If a person is unable to reach the Stone due to the crowd, is it sufficient for him to point to the Stone, thereby following the Sunnah?
Answer:
No. If he is able to reach the Stone and touch it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, then he should do so. But if he is unable to, he should not point to it, but rather proceed directly to the Sa'i. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/996] هل يُشرَع الإشارة إلى الحجر الأسود بعد ركعتي الطواف عند تعذر استلامه؟ -الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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