Also known as Rukn Al Janubi, the Yemeni corner is the southwestern corner of the Holy Ka’abah and is parallel to the Black Stone- Hajr e Aswad. Among the four corners of the Ka’abah that are not covered with the kiswah, the Yemeni corner is one. This corner is named as such because this corner of the Ka’abah faces Yemen.
Making dua between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone is a profound moment where Muslims, be it on hajj or umrah, can strive to touch the stone and seek Allah's mercy and love. This instance is also a reminder that standing in the house of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), one is being the closest to experiencing their spiritual connection with Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). One can make all their heartfelt supplications but in humility and gratitude to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) for His blessings.
Hajj & Umrah Duas
Rabbanaa 'aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa fil-'aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa 'athaaban-naar.
Our Lord, grant us the good things in this world and the good things in the next life and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
When making dua between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone, one must not do it in a way that blocks others. If you are in a distant area while making tawaf, you can stand and make this prayer where you are while facing in the direction of this region. There is no particular number for reciting this prayer, but you can pray during your tawaf when you reach this corner.
This point, where the two most revered locations, the Yemeni Corner and the black stone are, is a place that is considered to be of great spiritual significance. Prayers made at this point can have a great impact and are most likely to be accepted. Praying at this point helps one realize the significance of the Yemeni land and the stone from heaven. This is an opportunity for the pilgrims to humble their hearts and pray for all that they want and pour their hearts to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).
Kissing the black stone or Hajr e Aswad was a practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ); therefore, it is a sunnah and not an obligation.
There is no particular reward associated with touching the Yemeni corner, but it is a sunnah and a desirable act taught.