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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb 4, 2023 · Makna bahasa istilām (الاستلام) adalah menyentuh (lamasa). Asalnya dari kata silām (السِّلَامُ) yang bermakna ḥijārah /batu, lalu diubah ke kata kerja berwazan ifta’ala sehingga menjadi istalama (استلم). Dalam bahasa Arab, kata kerja berwazan ifta‘ala (افتعل) itu terkadang memberi makna iṣābah (الإصابة).

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.

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.

Jan 25, 2023 · Jika hanya melakukan istilām satu kali di awal tawaf, atau hanya saat putaran ganjil, atau hanya saat ingat, maka tawafnya tetap sah karena istilam hukumnya sunah, bukan wajib.