Hajar al-Aswad
الحجر الأسود
al-Ḥajar al-Aswad
☪️Islamic Terms
The Black Stone set in the eastern corner of the Kaʿba.
Full Definition
Hajar al-Aswad (the Black Stone) is a sacred stone set in the eastern corner of the Kaʿba in Mecca. According to Islamic tradition, it dates back to the time of Adam and Eve or Abraham. Pilgrims try to kiss or touch it during tawaf (circumambulation) of the Kaʿba, following the example of Prophet Muhammad.