Multazam

The area between the Hajar al-Aswad and the

Door of the Ka’bah is called the Multazam. It is

approximately two metres wide and is a place

where du’as (supplications) are accepted.

The Multazam is an area where du’as are

accepted. It is sunnah to hold on to the wall of

the Ka’bah in such a manner that a cheek,

chest and hands are against the wall. It is

reported that Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be

pleased with him) once completed the Tawaf,

performed the salah and then kissed the Hajar

al-Aswad. Thereafter, he stood between the

Hajar al-Aswad and the door of the Ka’bah in

such a manner that the cheek, chest and hands

were against the wall. He then said, “This is

what I saw Rasulullah (peace and blessings of

Allah be on him) do.”

Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with

him) says, “The signs of acceptance for any

du’a made between the Hajar al-Aswad and

the door of the Ka’bah will certainly be seen.”

Mujaahid (may Allah be pleased with him)

says, “The area between the Hajar al-Aswad

and the door is called the Multazam. Allah will

grant a person whatever he asks for there and

save him from whatever he seeks refuge from

there.”

References: The History of Makkah Mukarramah

– Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Abdul Ghani