What Is the Yamani Corner?

The Yamani Corner is the corner of al-Kaaba al-Musharrada located at its southwestern edge. It precedes the Black Stone during the Tawaf and is directly opposite it. It is one of the corners of al-Kaaba built on the original foundations laid by Ibrahim and Ismail, peace be upon them.

Pilgrims are advised to touch the Yamani Corner without kissing it or signaling towards it from afar. One of its notable virtues is that touching it helps to absolve sins. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), said, "Touching the Black Stone and the Yamani Corner indeed erases sins."