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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Rubbing the curtains and walls of the Ka'bah

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The questioner:
He says: I see some people rubbing themselves against the curtains and walls of the Ka'bah. Is this seeking nearness to Allah through other than Allah?

The Shaykh:
No, this is not seeking nearness to Allah through other than Allah, but leaving it is better. Otherwise, the Noble Ka'bah: the Muslim wipes the Black Stone and kisses it, makes du'a' at it, and wipes the Yemeni Corner. This is from the Ancient House, which is blessed. If Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:
Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankindإِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ
[Ali 'Imran 3:96]
except
that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds.لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكًا وَهُدًى لِّلْعَالَمِينَ
[Ali 'Imran 3:96]


The presenter:
And the curtains of the Ka'bah, and the walls as well, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh:
No, the curtains of the Ka'bah, no. It is the Ka'bah itself, yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (186) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-06-30] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (17:35)

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