Entering the Ka‘bah

“Abu Ja’far (a.s.), has said, ‘My father would say, ‘One who enters al-Ka‘bah does so while Allah is happy with him and comes out while his sins are suspended.’”

“Ja’far (a.s.), has said, ‘I asked my father (a.s.), about entering al-Ka‘bah. He said, ‘Entering al-Ka‘bah is entering in the mercy of Allah. Coming out of al-Ka‘bah is coming out of sins, and protection in the rest of one’s life and his past sins forgiven.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you decide to enter al-Ka‘bah, take a shower before entering and do not enter with shoes. When you are inside say, ‘O Allah, You have said, “Those who enter it have immunity,” thus, grant me protection against the torment of the fire.’ Thereafter perform two Rak‘at salat (prayer) between the two pillars on the red marble. In the first Rak‘at read Ha Mim al-Sajdah and in the second Rak‘at read an equal number of verses to this Chapter from the Holy Quran. Perform salat (prayer) in the corners and say, ‘O Allah, people become ready, supply themselves, prepare, organize and plan to meet a creature in the hope to receive kindness, reward, favors and extra generosity. I however, my Master, have made ready, supplied myself, organized, and planned in the hope to receive Your kindness, favors and rewards. Do not allow my hopes to fail. You are the One who does not allow the hopes of those who ask help to fail. You are the One whose favors do not diminish. I have not come to You today with good deeds that I may have done. I do not have any hope in any creature to intercede for me before You. However, I have come to You with my confession to my injustice that I have done to myself and wickedness that I have committed against myself. I have no argument or good reason. I appeal before You, O the One who has such a position to grant my wishes, straighten my slips and accept me with my interests and do not turn me back, rejected, denied and failed. O Great, O Great, O Great, I have this great hope. I appeal before You, O Great, to forgive my great sins. No one other than You deserves worship.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘You must not enter with shoes, you must not spit in it or drop mucus. The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, entered only once on the day of victory.’”

“I once spoke to abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about performing salat (prayer) inside al-Ka‘bah. He (the Imam) said, ‘Perform salat (prayer) between the two pillars on the red marble; the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, performed salat (prayer) there. Thereafter go to the corners of the House and say Takhir (Allah is great beyond description) in every corner.’”

“I saw (Allah’s) virtuous servant (a.s.), enter al-Ka‘bah and perform two Rak‘at Salat (prayer) on the red marble, then stand up and face the wall between al-Yemaniy and western corners. He (the Imam) placed his hand on it and wiped and prayed, then turned to al-Yemaniy corner, touched it and prayed, then he (the Imam) came to the western corner and went out.”

“Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Al-Sarura (one who performs Hajj for the first time) must enter the House before his return. When you enter it, you should do so with calmness and dignity; then go to each corner and say, “O Lord, You have said, ‘Whoever enters it receives amnesty’, so grant me amnesty against suffering on the Day of Judgment”, and perform Salat (prayer) between the two pillars near the red marble. If there are many people, then face each corner from your place where you perform Salat (prayer), pray and appeal before Allah for your needs.’”

“I once heard Abu `Abd Allah (a.s.), say, when coming out of al-Ka £ bah, ‘Allah is great beyond description. Allah is great beyond description.’ He (the Imam) said it three times; then said, “ 0 Lord, do not make our trial stressful, O Lord, do not make our enemies rejoice at our failure because You can cause harm and grant benefits.’ He (the Imam) then climbed down, performed Salat (prayer) next to the stairs keeping it on his left, facing al-Qiblah (al-Ka‘bah) and there was no one between him and al-Ka‘bah. Then he (the Imam) left for his lodging.’”

“Abu al-Hassan (a.s.), has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, entered al-Ka‘bah and performed Salat (prayer) in all of its four corners two Rak‘at in each.’”

“I saw abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), enter al-Ka‘bah and he (the Imam) wanted between the two pillars; but could not get there, he (the Imam) then performed Salat (prayer) nearby, then went out and continued walking until he left the Masjid.”

“I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘What should I do when I enter al-Ka‘bah? He (the Imam) said, ‘When entering hold the two rings of the door, then move forward until you reach the two pillars, then perform Salat (prayer) on the red marble. When you leave the House and climb down, perform two Rak‘at Salat (prayer) on your right side.’” (Fatwa best explains Hadith 5-10 of this Chapter)

O Allah, the House is Your house, the servant is Your servant and You have said, ‘Whoever enters it is safe/ so grant me immunity against Your torment and grant me refuge against Your anger.” Thereafter enter the house and perform a two unit prayer on the red marble. Go to the pillar next to the Black Stone, place your chest against it and say, “O the One, the Only One, O Glorious, O Near, O Far, O Majestic, O Wise, do not leave me alone. You are the best heir. Grant me virtuous children; You listen to appeals.” Go around the pillar, place your back, belly against it, and say the prayer mentioned above again. If Allah wills something, it happens.”