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Black Stone

Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Mecca
5.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the...... more » Owner description: This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the stone (originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man) fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve. « less
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Manila
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“dream land for every moslems”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I was not able to come to this place yet..but Insha allah I will =) definitely the best destination for every moslem is the mecca More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Hajr Aswad”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Located this black stone in corner of Kaaba and piligrm are starting tawaaf from this corner. More

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See 2 more reviews by Shazia R for Mecca
UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Every Muslim's dream”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

When you see the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad), it makes you wanna cry - just amazing. Every muslim dream to see this More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I liked every thing and there is nothing to be disliked in the holy city of Mekkah More

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Dubai
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Hajr AlAswat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

got an opportunity to touch & kiss this stone; which is once a life time opportunity for a muslim. More

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riyadh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“devine stone”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

i was lucky to have a kiss after standing on a long que , althouh it is not obligatory to touch but sunnah. our beloved prophet kissed it while doing tawaf. More

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See 2 more reviews by abdul a for Mecca
London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Haram”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

accessibility is obviously dependent on time of the year and number of visitors More

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england
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“You will only get there if you fight”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

So best to avoid fighting in holy places in my opinion - people come with the wrong mentality. More

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Makkah al Mukarramah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
1 review
“Ecellent Place Perfect felling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

it's Good Felling Here in Haram Every thing is Wooow hope all come Here and fell this More

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nyc
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“never got a chance to kiss it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

i think i was fortunate to touch it or i don't even remember as i was sandwiched by the crowd from the left to the right from the back, there is no traffic control there More

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