The Black Stone

The blessed city of Makkah is the holiest place for Muslims. Pious Muslims dream of visiting the holy city of Makkah and performing the religious obligation. If you have experience of visiting Kaabah with the intention of performing Umrah or Hajj you have definitely observed the Black stone which is present at the eastern corner of Kaabah. This black stone is called Hajrah al-Aswad and it has great historical importance. Pilgrims during Umrah and Hajj stops at this point to kiss this blessed stone. Initially, it was a single piece of rock and now it is in the form of fragmented pieces. The pilgrims follow the prophetic tradition of touching the black stone to expiate their sins.