The ruling on placing the forehead on the Black Stone
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Question:
Regarding the Black Stone, when one kisses it, I see people placing their foreheads on it?
Answer:
No, prostrating on it is permissible, and kissing it is sufficient. Prostration is based on the hadith of Ibn Abbas, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prostrated on it. So if one prostrates, there is no harm. If one is content with kissing it, that is sufficient, if Allah wills, along with touching it with the hand, or taking hold of it with the hand if possible. Otherwise, one points to it and says takbir.
Regarding the Black Stone, when one kisses it, I see people placing their foreheads on it?
Answer:
No, prostrating on it is permissible, and kissing it is sufficient. Prostration is based on the hadith of Ibn Abbas, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prostrated on it. So if one prostrates, there is no harm. If one is content with kissing it, that is sufficient, if Allah wills, along with touching it with the hand, or taking hold of it with the hand if possible. Otherwise, one points to it and says takbir.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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