Entering Hijr Isma'il While Making Tawaf

Is it permissible for one performing the Hajj or the Umrah, while performing the Tawaf, to enter the Hijr Isma'il?

It is not permissible for one making Tawaf of the House "Ka'bah" during the Hajj or the Umrah or voluntary Tawaf to enter the Hijr Isma'il. He is not rewarded for that if he does so because the Tawaf is required around the House and the Hijr is part of the House, for that which Allah says:

"and make Tawaf around the ancient House" [Noble Quran 22:29]

Also, that which is narrated by Muslim and others on the authority of 'Ayshah who said:

"I asked the Messenger of Allah (Peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the Hijr and he said: 'It is part of the House'."

And in another wording, she said: "I vowed to pray inside the House and he (Peace and blessings be upon him) said: 'pray in the Hijr, for certainly the Hijr is part of the House'."

And with Allah lies all success and may Allah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatawa