What is the recommended act to perform at the Multazam (the area between the Black Stone and the door of the Ka'bah)?
Chapter on the Description of Hajj
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
It is recommended that the pilgrim stands at the Multazam, which is the space between the Corner (Rukn) and the Door (Baab), clinging to it, pressing his chest and face against it, and supplicating to God Almighty. This practice is supported by tradition. Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, when near the back of the Ka'bah, sought refuge in God from the Fire, and then stood between the Corner and the Door, placing his chest, face, forearms, and palms outstretched, stating that he saw the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, acting in this manner. Furthermore, when Mecca was conquered, the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, exited the Ka'bah and stood with his companions, touching the corner from the door to the Hateem, pressing their cheeks against the House, with the Messenger of God in the center of them. When seeking the farewell circumambulation, one should circle the Ka'bah seven times, pray two rak'ahs behind the Maqam, drink from the water of Zamzam, then approach the Multazam, touch it, supplicate, ask for one's needs, touch the Black Stone, and then depart.
Supporting text
Specific supplications are narrated for this occasion. One should say: 'O God, this is Your House, and I am Your servant, and the son of Your servant. You have carried me upon what You have subjugated for me of Your creation, and caused me to travel in Your lands until You brought me with Your favor to Your House, and aided me in fulfilling my rites. If You were pleased with me, then increase Your pleasure in me; otherwise, from this moment before my dwelling moves far from Your House, this is the time of my departure, if You permit me, without substituting You or Your House, nor desiring to turn away from You or Your House. O God, grant me soundness in my body, health in my frame, protection in my religion, make my return good, and grant me Your obedience perpetually as long as You keep me alive, and combine for me the goods of this world and the Hereafter. Indeed, You are capable of all things.'