What Is Hijr Ismail? History, Importance and How to Pray There
Every year, millions of Muslims walk around the Holy Kaaba during Hajj and Umrah. While circumambulating (Tawaf), pilgrims notice a low, semi-circular white marble wall attached to the northwestern side of the Kaaba. This sacred space is known as Hijr Ismail (or Al-Hateem). Many worshippers pass by this crescent-shaped area without realizing that it holds … Read more