اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ.
Allahu akbar.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
طاف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بالبيت على بعير، كلما أتى على الركن (الحجر الأسود) أشار إليه بشيء عنده وكبَّر.
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Takbeer Black Stone
From Hajj & Umrah Azkar — Hisnul Muslim
Among the hajj and umrah azkar tied to tawaf is the takbeer said at the Black Stone, marking the start of each of the seven circuits the pilgrim makes around the Kaaba. This brief phrase carries the full weight of glorifying Allah alone at the opening of every round.
This dhikr is listed within Sleep Azkar.
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Meaning
Allah is the Greatest.
When to recite
It is said when passing the Black Stone at the start of each of the seven circuits of tawaf, whether the pilgrim is able to touch it or simply points toward it from a distance.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Hajj & Umrah Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
- How many times should this dhikr be recited?
- This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
- What is said when passing the Black Stone?
- 'Allahu Akbar' is said while pointing toward it if touching or kissing it is not possible, following the practice of the Prophet ﷺ during his tawaf.
- How many times is this takbeer said during tawaf?
- It is said seven times, once at the start of each of the seven circuits around the Kaaba.
- Is touching the Black Stone required for the takbeer to count?
- No, pointing toward it from a distance while saying 'Allahu Akbar' is sufficient when crowds make it impossible to get close.
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