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4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan and ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu’awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘If you kill a prey while you are in the state of Ihram in al-Haram (the sacred area), ransom is double. If you kill a prey when you are not in the state of Ihram but it is in al-Haram (the sacred area), you owe only its cost. If you kill it while you are in the state of Ihram in non-al-Haram (the sacred area) you owe only one ransom.’”
5. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from certain persons of his people who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘Penalty is double only within what is less than badanah. Once it reaches the level of badanah, it then does not double because it is the greatest (animal as offering) that can (possibily) be. Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, has said, ‘Those who maintain greatness for the reminders of Allah is because of piousness of hearts.’” (22:33)
6. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Hassan ibn Mahbub from abu Wallad al-Hannat from Humran ibn ‘A’yan who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam. ‘What is the law about a man, who intentionally kills a bird between al-Safa’ and al-Marwah, while in the state of Ihram?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘He owes ransom, penalty and he must be reprimanded.’ I then asked, ‘What happens if one intentionally does it in al-Ka‘bah?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘He owes ransom, penalty and reprimanding below hadd (a measure of legal physical punishment) in public sight to make it a lesson for the others.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Hammad ibn ‘Isa and ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “About the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, ‘So He will test you in what your hands or spears have hunted/ (5:95) abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘During al-‘Umrah of al-Hudaybiyah, wild animals crowded around the Messenger of Allah, so much so that their hands and spears could easily reach.”
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the meaning of the words of Allah, ‘O believing people, Allah will certainly try you in the matters of hunting that your hands and spears may achieve for you.’ (5:95) He (the Imam) said, ‘He spread the preys everywhere until they (preys) were very close to the people so Allah may try them (people).’”
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibrahim ibn ‘Umar al-Yamaniy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the meaning of the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, ‘Two just people among you. . .’ (5:96) He (the Imam) said, ‘The just person is a reference to the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, and the Imam after him.’ He then said, ‘A mistake is made in it by the scribes (interpreters).”’
4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad in a mafu’ manner about the words of Allah, most High: “This is about the meaning of the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, ‘That which their hands and spears achieve.’ (5:95) He (the Imam), ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said what hands achieve is a reference to the eggs and chicks. ‘What your spears achieve’ is a reference to that which hands do not reach.’”
5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad, from ibn Faddal from ibn Bukayr from Zurarah who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the meaning of the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, ‘Two just people among you. . .’ (5:96) He (the Imam) said, ‘The just person is a reference to the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, and the Imam after him.’ He then said, ‘A mistake is made in it by the scribes (interpreters).”’
6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from certain individuals of his people from abu Jamilah from Zayd al-Shahham who has said the following: “This is about the meaning of the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, ‘If one goes back, Allah subjects him to His retaliation.’(5:95) Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that a man in the state of al-’Ihram captured a fox. He then begin to bring fire close to the fox’s face, which made it nervous and it released gas from its behind. His friends told him to stop what he was doing; thereafter he set the fox free. When this man went to sleep, a snake came and entered in his mouth and it remained there until he begun to release gas as the fox had done; then the snake moved away from him.”’
7. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from in a marfu‘ manner the following: “About a man who in the state of Ihram eats of the flesh of a prey and does not know what it is, abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ’He owes one sheep.’”
8. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Ali ibn ’Uqbah ibn Khalid who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who completes his Hajj and leaves until he is out of al-Haram (the sacred area). An animal, which is a subject to hunting, approaches near al- Haram (the sacred area) moving toward it. He shoots at it and kills it: if he owes anything. He (the Imam) said, ‘He owes a ransom likewise (similar to the prey).”’
9. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn Mahziyar from who has said the following: “I once asked the man, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who in the state of Ihram drinks water from a water sack which is made of the skin of hunted animals is it permissible? He (the Imam) said, ‘He can drink from the skins of the animal that are hunted.’”
1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘ Abd Allah from his father from al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim from Aban ibn Taghlib who has said the following: “I was in the presence of abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, as journey-mate between al-Madinah and Makkah. When we arrived at the area of al-Haram (the sacred area), he dismounted, took a shower, took his shoes in his hand and then entered the Sacred area barefoot. I also did as he had done. He said to me, ‘O Aban, if one does what you see me doing to show humbleness before Allah, Allah deletes one hundred thousand of his sins and writes down for him one hundred thousand good deeds. Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, will build for him one hundred thousand degrees and makes his one hundred thousand wishes to come truth.’”
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from Salih ibn al-Sindiy from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Husayn ibn al-Mukhtar from abu ‘Ubaydah who has said the following: “I once accompanied abu Ja‘far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, during a journey between Makkah and al-Madinah. When he arrived in al-Haram (the sacred area), he took a shower, then took his shoes in his hand and walked into al-Haram (the sacred area) for an hour.” Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Ali ibn al-Hakam from al- Husayn ibn al-Mukhtar a similar Hadith.
3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ah ibn al-Hakam from Ah ibn abu Hamzah from abu Basir who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When you enter al-Haram (the sacred area), take from al-Idhkhir and chew it well.’ He (the Imam) would instruct ‘Umm Farwah to also do so.”
4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you enter al-Haram (the sacred area), take from al-Idhkhir and chew it well.” Al-Kulayniy has said, ‘I asked about it from our people and he replied, “It is preferable to freshen one’s mouth, so that one can kiss the Black Stone without bad breath.’”
5. Abu Ah al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from Dharih who has said the following: “I asked him (the source is not mentioned) about taking a shower in al-Haram (the sacred area) before or after entering. He replied, ‘Either way is not harmful. You may take a shower when you are in Makkah or take a shower at home when you are about to enter Makkah.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from all from Safwan ibn Yahya and ibn abu ‘Umayr and Safwan from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When you enter Makkah for al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous), and you can see the houses of Makkah, then stop saying al-Talbiyah (Here I am, O Lord, to obey Your command). The limits of the houses of Makkah are that which existed before the day of ‘Aqabah al-Madaniyin. After that people built that which did not exist. You must stop saying al-Talbiyah and say Takbir (Allah is great beyond description), Tahlil, (no one deserves worship except Allah), Tahmid, (all praise belongs to Allah) and praise Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, as much as you can.’”
2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isma’il from Hanan ibn Sadir from his father who has said the following: “Abu Ja‘far, or abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When you can see the houses of Makkah then stop saying al-Talbiyah (here I am, O Lord, to obey Your command).”’
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘One who is for al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) on seeing the houses of Makkah must stop saying al-Talbiyah (here I am, O Lord, to obey Your command).”’
4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad who has said the following: “Abu al-Hassan, al-Rida’, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, was asked about when one who is for al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) must stop saying al-Talbiyah (here I am, O Lord, to obey Your command). He (the Imam) said, ‘He must stop al-Talbiyah when he can see the houses of Makkah, of ‘Aqabah Dhi Tuwa’.’ I asked, ‘Is it the houses of Makkah?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘Yes, it is the houses of Makkah.’”
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Faddal from Yunus ibn Ya’qub who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, ‘From which point should I enter Makkah when coming from al-Madinah?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘Enter from the upper side of Makkah and leave it from its lower part.’”
2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn Yahya, from Talhah ibn Zayd from Ja’far from his father, recipients of divine supreme covenant, who has said the following: “’Amir al-Mu’minin, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, after arriving in Makkah, first, would go to his lodging before performing Tawaf.”
3. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from Muhammad al-Halabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, has said in His book, ‘Cleanse My house for those who perform Tawaf, and Ttikaf, those who do Ruku‘ and those who do Sajdah therein.’ (22:28) A servant (of Allah) should not enter Makkah without cleansing, washing his perspiration and so on and without purification.’”
4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you, by the will of Allah, enter al-Haram (the sacred area), take a shower upon your arrival; but if you take it before your arrival, then take a shower in Bi’r Maymun (name of a place) or in Fakhkh or in your lodging in Makkah.’”
5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Hammad ibn ‘Uthaman from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, commanded us to take Ghusl (bath) from Fakhkh before entering Makkah.”
6. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad and Muhammad ibn Yahya from Ahmad ibn Muhammad all from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from ‘Ajlan abu Salih who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When you arrive at Bi’r Maymun or Bi’r ‘Abd al- Samad, then take Ghusl (bath), take off your sandals and walk barefoot with calmness and dignity.’”
7. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from and Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Ali ibn abu Hamzah who has said the following: “Abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, once said to me, ‘If you take Ghusl (bath) in Makkah then go to sleep, then before Tawaf, take Ghusl (bath) again.’”
8. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn al-Hajjaj who has said the following: “I once asked abu Ibrahim, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who takes Ghusl (bath) for entering Makkah then goes to sleep, then takes wudu’ before entering, if it is sufficient or he needs to do it again. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not sufficient because he has entered with wudu’ only.”’ (Fatwa best explains Ahadith 5-8 of this Chapter)
9. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘ Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘ Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that one who enters Makkah in a dignified manner, his sins are forgiven. I then asked, ‘How can one enter in a dignified manner?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘One should enter Makkah without being arrogant and oppressive.’”
10. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated, from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad, who has narrated from af-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban, from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that whoever enters Makkah in a dignified manner his sins are forgiven. I (the narrator) then asked, ‘What is a dignified manner?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘It is humbleness.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn Isma‘il from af-Fadf ibn Shadhan all from Safwan ibn Yahya and ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you enter Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid), you should be barefoot, in a dignified, serene and humble manner.’ He (the Imam) said, ’One who enters in a humble manner, Allah forgives his sins by His will.’ I (the narrator) then asked, ’What is al-Khushu’ (humbleness)?’ He (the Imam) replied, ‘It is al-Sakinah (a dignified manner). You must not enter with arrogance. When you reach the door of al-Masjid, stand up and say, “O Holy Prophet, you deserve peace, Allah’s kindness and blessings. (I commence) with the help of the name of Allah, with Allah, from Allah and with whatever Allah wishes. Peace and safety is due in favor of the prophets of Allah and His messengers. Peace and submission is due in favor of the Messenger of Allah and Ibrahim. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” When you enter al-Masjid, raise your hands, face the House and say, “O Allah, I appeal before You, in this place where I am at the beginning of the acts of my Hajj, to accept my repentance, ignore my mistakes, and remove my burdens of sins. All thanks and praise belong to Allah for taking me to His Sacred House. O Allah, I testify that this is Your Sacred House, which You have made a place for people to earn rewards, a sanctuary, a blessed (House) and guidance for the worlds. O Allah, I am your servant, this town is Your town and this house is your House. I have come to seek Your kindness with the intention to obey You, submitted to your command and I agree with your measures. I appeal before You like a helpless person before You who is afraid of Your punishment. O Allah, open for me the doors to Your kindness and mercy and make me work in obedience to You and according to Your pleasure.’””
2. Abu Basir has narrated who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that you should say this when you are at the door of Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid). ‘(I begin) with the help of the name of Allah, with Allah, from Allah, with whatever Allah wishes and according to the religion of the Messenger of Allah, and that the best names belong to Allah and that all praise belongs to Allah. “Peace, obedience and submission to commandments are due in favor of the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause. Peace, obedience and submission to commandments are due in favor of Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause. Peace, obedience and submission to commandments are due in Your favor of you, O Holy Prophet, along with His mercy and blessings. Peace and blessings is due in favor of the prophets of Allah and His messengers. Peace and blessings are due in favor of Ibrahim, the friend of the Beneficent. Peace and blessings are due in favor of all messengers and all praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May Allah grant us and the virtuous servants of Allah peace and blessings. O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause); grant blessings up on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad; grant mercy up on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have granted favors, blessings and mercy up on Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are praiseworthy and glorious. O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause) to Your servant, Your Messenger, and grant favors up on Ibrahim, Your friend, and on Your prophets, Your messengers; grant them peace and to the messengers. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. “O Allah, open for me the doors to Your kindness, make me to work in obedience to Your commandments and in accordance with Your pleasure. O Allah, protect me with the protection of belief as long as You keep me living. Glorious is praise of Your face. All praise belongs to Allah who has made me one of His delegates, visitors and has made me of those who build His Masjids and one of those who speak to Him. O Allah, I am Your servant, Your visitor in Your House. Every visitor has rights before the one whom he visits and You are the best of visited ones and the most honorable host. I appeal before You O Allah, O Beneficent, You are Allah, beside whom no one deserves worship. You alone deserve worship without partners. You are One, the only one and self-sufficient, who is not born and does not give birth to any one and there is no one like Him. Muhammad is Your servant, Your Messenger. O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause), O (Allah You are) generous, honorable, glorious, dominant and honorable one. I appeal before You to make my reward for visiting You the first to set my neck free from hellfire. O Allah, set my neck free from hellfire’- saying it three times - ‘and expand for me my sustenance of the lawful and pure. Keep away from me the wickedness of Satans of mankind and Jinn, and the evil of the sinful all Arab and non- Arab people.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Muhammad ibn Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Safwan ibn Yahya has narrated from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you go close to the Black Stone, raise your hands, thank Allah and praise Him and say, ‘O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause).’ Appeal before Allah to accept (your good deeds). Then touch the Black Stone and kiss it, but if you cannot kiss, touch it with your hand. If you cannot touch it also, then point to it with your hand and say, ‘O Allah, I have returned my trust and (I reaffirm) my covenant that I had undertaken, so bear witness for me to my standing up by my commitment and covenant. O Allah, as verification of Your book and the noble tradition of Your Holy Prophet, I testify that no one other than Allah, who is One and has no partners, deserves worship. I also testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. I have believed in the existence of Allah and I have rejected al-Jibt and al-Taghut, al-Lat, al-‘Uzza’, (names of idols) worshipping Satan and worshipping anything considered as similar to Allah.’ If you cannot say all of this, say a part of it. Then say, ‘O Allah, before You I have extended my hands and I have a great interest in what is with You. Accept my journey, forgive me and grant me mercy. O Allah, I seek refuge with You against disbelief, poverty, losing and failure in this life as well as in the next life.’”
2. According to the narration of abu Basir, abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you enter Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid), continue walking until you are near the Black Stone, then turn your face to it and say, ‘All praise belongs to Allah who granted us guidance to this (religion). We could not find guidance if Allah did not grant us guidance. Allah is free of all defects. All praise belongs to Allah; no one deserves worship except Allah and Allah is great beyond description. He is greater than His creatures and greater than the things which I fear and avoid. No one deserves worship except Allah, who is One and has no partners. The kingdom and all praise belong to Him. He gives life and causes things to die. He causes things to die and gives life. In His hand is all-good and He has power over all things.’ Then say, ‘O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause).’ Then offer greetings of peace to the messengers as had been done when entering Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid). Then say, ‘O Allah, I believe in Your promise and I stand up by Your covenant.’ Then he (abu Basir) has mentioned what Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar has mentioned in h 1 above.”
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Hariz from those whom he has mentioned who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When you enter Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid) and are parallel with the Black Stone, say, “I testify that no one deserves worship except Allah, who is One and has no partners and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger. I have believed in the existence of Allah, and have rejected al-Taghut, al-Lat, al-‘Uzza’, worshipping Satan and worshipping anything that is considered similar to Allah.’ Then go near the Black Stone, touch it with your right hand and say, ‘In the name of Allah and Allah is great beyond description. O Allah, I have returned my trust and (I reaffirm) my covenant that I had undertaken, so bear witness for me before You to my standing up by my commitment and covenant.’”
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Safwan ibn Yahya from Ya’qub ibn Shu’ayb who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about feeling the corner (of al-Ka‘bah). He (the Imam) replied, ‘Istilam (feeling) is touching it (the Black Stone) with your belly and al-Mash (touching) is wiping it with your hand.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘We would say that we must commence our Tawaf from the Black Stone and end by the Black Stone; however, today the number of people has increased.”’
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from af-Fadf ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and ibn abu ‘Umayr from ‘Abd af- Rahman ibn al-Hajjaj who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘I was performing Tawaf and Sufyan al-Thawriy was nearby. He asked, “O ‘Abd Allah, what would the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, do when he arrived there?” I replied, “He (the Messenger of Allah), O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, would touch it in each Tawaf, obligatory or optional.’” He (the Imam) has said, ‘He kept behind slightly from me and when I arrived near the Black Stone, I passed and walked and did not touch it. He (Sufyan) approached me and said, “O abu ‘Abd Allah, did you not tell me that the Messenger of Allah would touch the Black Stone in each Tawaf obligatory or optional?” I replied, “Yes, I did say so.” He then said, “You just passed and did not touch.” I said, “What people would see with the Messenger of Allah, they do not see with me. When he (the Messenger of Allah) would arrive near the Black Stone people would make room for him, and I do not like congestion.’””
3. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Safwan ibn Yahya from Sayf al- Tammar who has said the following: “I once said to abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, that I arrived near the Black Stone and found people crowded. I did not find anyone of our people except one man. I asked him and he said that it is necessary to touch the Black Stone. He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, if you find it free of the crowd; otherwise, salute it from a distant place.’”
4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about a man who performs Hajj but does not touch the Black Stone. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is of the Sunnah, but if you cannot do it, Allah is the foremost to accept one’s apology.’”
5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Safwan ibn Yahya from Ya’qub ibn Shu’ayb who has said the following: “I once said to abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, that I cannot find an opportunity to reach the Black Stone. He (the Imam) said, ‘If you perform obligatory Tawaf, then it is not harmful.’”
6. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from Muhammad al-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of the Black Stone if one cannot touch it because of the crowd. He (the Imam) said, ‘Old people, the weak ones and those suffering from illness are excused. I do not like your ignoring to touch the Black Stone, unless you cannot find any opportunity to touch it.’”
7. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Muhammad ibn ’Ubayd Allah who has said the following: “I once asked al-Rida’, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about the case of the Black Stone if it is permissible for people to fight, so that they can touch it. He (the Imam) said, ‘If that becomes the case then just make a gesture toward it with your hand.’”
8. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr from abu Ayyub al-Khazzaz from abu Basir who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘It is not necessary for women to say al-Talbiyah (here I am, O Lord, to obey Your command) aloud, touch the Black Stone, enter the House or Sa‘y between al-Safa’ and al-Marwah that is in a trotting (step).”’
9. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘Abd Allah from Ahmad ibn Musa from Ali ibn Ja’far from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, has said this. ‘You should touch the corner (of the Black Stone); it is the right hand of Allah among His creatures with which He shakes hands with His creatures, like shaking hands by a slave - or a man (uncertainty is by the narrator) - and those who touch it bear witness to their standing up to their covenant.’”
10. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Nu’man from Sa‘id al-’A‘raj who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, about touching the Black Stone from the side of the door. He (the Imam) said, ‘Is it not the case that you want to touch the corner?’ I said, ‘Yes, that is what I want.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘Whichever way your hand reaches is sufficient.’”
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Muhammad ibn Isma‘il from af-Fadf ibn Shadhan from ibn abu ‘Umayr and Safwan ibn Yahya from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that one must walk seven times around the Ka £ bah. During Tawaf, one should say, ‘O Allah, I appeal before You through Your name by which one walks on water just as one walks on hard land. I appeal before You through Your name for which Your Throne vibrates. I appeal before You through Your name for which the feet of Your angels shake. I appeal before You through Your name by which Moses called You from the side of Mount Tur. You answered his call and placed on him love from Yourself. I appeal before You through Your name because of which You granted forgiveness to Muhammad, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, for his past and future Dhanb (shortcomings) and completed for him Your favors, grant my so and so wishes. Ask for whatever you wish.’ After you arrive near the door of al-Ka £ bah say, £ 0 Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause).’ Between the corner of al- Yemaniy and the Black Stone say, £ Our Lord, grant us good in this world and in the next life and protect us from hellfire.’ During your Tawaf (walking around the Ka £ bah) say, £ 0 Allah, I need You and I am afraid. I seek protection. Do not change my body and do not change my name.”’
2. A number of our people have narrated, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id, from Muhammad ibn Sinan, from ‘Abd Allah ibn Muskan who has said that narrated to me Ayyub Akhu ‘Udaym, from al-Shaykh who has said the following: “Al-Shaykh, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, once said to me, £ My father, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, when facing al-Mizab would say, “O Allah, set my neck free from hellfire, increase my sustenance of the lawful kind and repel from me the wickedness of al-Jinn and man, and admit me in paradise through Your kindness’”
3. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Ibrahim ibn abu al-Balad from ‘Abd al-Salam ibn ‘Abd al- Rahman ibn Nu’aym who has said the following: “I once said to Abu `Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, £ I began my obligatory Tawaf but did not know any prayer to say except, “O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause).” During Sa £ y also I said what I had said during Tawaf. He (the Imam) said, £ No one asking for help is given anything better than what is given to you.’”
Hasan· al-Majlisi
Sunni collections: text from the open hadith-api dataset. Al-Kafi: Arabic text, Muhammad Sarwar's translation and gradings from Thaqalayn.net via the Thaqalayn API. Hadith numbering follows those editions and can differ from a printed copy — check the Arabic against a trusted edition before relying on a reference.
