Istilam (Arabic: استلام) is the act of kissing Hajar al-Aswad or gesturing towards it at the beginning and at the end of each circuit of the Kaaba during the rite of Tawaf.

Dec 26, 2024 · Performing Istilam at the start of Tawaf and the end is a highly emphasised sunnah, and performing Istilam on the other six occasions is desirable. If you are in a state of Idtiba , cover your shoulder with your Ihram.

Jul 6, 2022 · Istilam (or gesturing towards the Black Stone) is an emphasized sunna action of the Tawaf. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar] Ideally, one would place their hands on it and kiss it if the opportunity arose without harming others.

Mar 1, 2025 · Istilam refers to the act of kissing or touching the Black Stone known as the Kaaba’s cornerstone during the Tawaf ritual. This ritual is an essential part of performing Umrah, and Istilam holds a special place in the hearts of pilgrims.

Jan 23, 2025 · Setelah berniat, mulakan tawaf. Jika ada berkesempatan, ambillah kesempatan mengucup Hajarul Aswad. Jika orang terlalu ramai dan sesak, maka cukuplah dengan melakukan istilam. Istilam bermaksud melambaikan atau memberi isyarat tangan ke arah Hajarul Aswad dan mencium tangan itu dengan mengucapkan:

Mar 22, 2018 · While doing istilām of the ‘Black Stone’, one should recite ‘ takbīr ’ [saying Allāh Akbar] and or ‘ tahlīl ’ [saying Lā Ilā ha Illallāh] or ‘ Bismillāh Wallāh Akbar ’ and or a similar dhikr (words of praise to the Almighty) or supplication.

Performing Istilam at the start and end of Tawaf is Sunnah Muakkadah (emphasized Sunnah) and Mustahab (recommended) in the remaining rounds. Apart from Hajar Aswad, Istilam of Rukn Yamani is also performed. However, it is Mustahab and there is no harm iif it is missed.

While doing istilām of the ‘Black Stone’, one should recite ‘ takbīr ’ [saying Allāh Akbar] and or ‘ tahlīl ’ [saying Lā Ilā ha Illallāh] or ‘ Bismillāh Wallāh Akbar ’ and or a similar dhikr (words of praise to the Almighty) or supplication.

Mar 26, 2019 · Menurut pendapat jumhur (mayoritas) ulama Istilam sendiri adalah (mengusap) Hajar Aswad dan menciumnya ketika memulai thowaf dan di setiap putaran thowaf, juga setelah melakukan shalat dua raka’at thowaf.

Istilam (or gesturing towards the Black Stone) is an emphasized sunna action of the Tawaf. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar] Ideally, one would place their hands on it and kiss it if the opportunity arose without harming others.