The ruling on touching the Black Stone in all circuits
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Regarding the one who performs tawaf around the House, we said in the first circuit: He should face the Black Corner if possible, or else touch it or say takbir. This is for the first circuit. What is the ruling for the remaining circuits?
The same ruling applies.
The questioner: And if he does not do it,Meaning: Does he leave it intentionally?The Shaykh: If he does not do it, he owes nothing; because this is a recommended practice (sunnah), and the intended act is the tawaf.
The questioner: And the takbir?The Shaykh: The takbir, the touching, and the kissing, all of this is a recommended practice (sunnah).
The same ruling applies.
The questioner: And if he does not do it,Meaning: Does he leave it intentionally?The Shaykh: If he does not do it, he owes nothing; because this is a recommended practice (sunnah), and the intended act is the tawaf.
The questioner: And the takbir?The Shaykh: The takbir, the touching, and the kissing, all of this is a recommended practice (sunnah).