The Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) is the sacred stone in the southeast corner of the Kaaba, about 1.5 meters above the ground in a silver frame.

Precise Information on What’s Inside:

Physical: There has been no scientific analysis of what is inside the stone. What is visible from the outside is that the stone has been broken and fragmented over time and these fragments have been protected by placing them in a silver frame (ring). This frame holds the stone together and creates a smooth surface for Muslims to kiss or touch.

Spirituality: According to Islamic belief, this stone has a special spiritual status. Traditions state that it descended from heaven and was originally white, but darkened due to people’s sins.

Important Note: Touching or kissing Hajar al-Aswad is considered an act of spiritual cleansing and fulfillment of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for Muslims. The spiritual value of the stone derives from its historical and religious significance, not from the physical material inside.