ANSWER:

It is not mandatory and your Tawaf is valid even if you didn’t do that. If there is no crowd, it is sunnah to kiss it. If you are not able, simply point at it. Women must not squeeze themselves among men to do such a thing. 

QUESTION: Should we kiss hijar-e- aswad, if we get chance during tawaf or just touching it is enough? 

Hajj and Umrah | April 5, 2024 6:46 am
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QUESTION: Hello, I was just in Umrah, after finishing the Safa and marwah I picked off the dry skin from my lips while still in Ihram. Is this ok or is it haram?