How does one face the Kaaba when praying inside the Hateem (Hijr) of Isma'il?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
Naming the Hatim as the Stone of Isma'il is not legislated (not Sharia-compliant). The Hatim is a part of the House (Kaaba), but not all of it belongs to the Kaaba; only about six cubits of it do. Whoever prays inside the Hatim must face the Kaaba. If one prays facing other than the Kaaba, their prayer is invalid, because facing a part of the Kaaba is a condition for the validity of prayer therein. The practice of Muslims has been to face the wall of the Kaaba for those who pray inside the Hatim.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/102959
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 102959
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy