(4) Hadith 4 of the book of revelation by Sahih al-Bukhari
قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍٍ: وَأَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنٍِ، أَنَّ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْأَنْصَارِيٍَّ، قَالَ وَهُوَ يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ فَتْرَةِ الْوَحْيِ، فَقَالَ فِي حَدِيثِهِ: بَيْنَا أَنَا أَمْشِي إِذْ سَمِعْتُ صَوْتًا مِنَ السَّمَاءِ فَرَفَعْتُ بَصَرِي، فَإِذَا الْمَلَكُ الَّذِي جَاءَنِي بِحِرَاءٍ جَالِسٌ عَلَى كُرْسِيٍّ بَيْنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ، فَرُعِبْتُ مِنْهُ فَرَجَعْتُ، فَقُلْتُ: زَمِّلُونِي، فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: "يَأَيُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُ 1 قُمْ فَأَنْذِرْ 2 "سورة المدثر آية 1-2، فَحَمِيَ الْوَحْيُ وَتَتَابَعَ، تَابَعَهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفٍَ، وَأَبُو صَالِحٍٍ، وَتَابَعَهُ هِلَالُ بْنُ رَدَّادٍٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيٍِّ، وَقَالَ يُونُسٍُ، وَمَعْمَرٌٍبَوَادِرُهُ.
Sahih hadith: Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Al-Ansari while talking about the period of pause in revelation reporting the speech of the Prophet While I was walking, all of a sudden I heard a voice from the sky. I looked up and saw the same angel who had visited me at the cave of Hira' sitting on a chair between the sky and the earth. I got afraid of him and came back home and said, 'Wrap me (in blankets).' And then Allah revealed the following Holy Verses (of Quran): 'O you (i.e. Muhammad)! wrapped up in garments!' Arise and warn (the people against Allah's Punishment),... up to 'and desert the idols.' (74.1-5) After this the revelation started coming strongly, frequently and regularly.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 1: Chapter 1, Hadith 4.
Hateem is also known as Hajr Ismail, it has separate prayer timings for both male and female pilgrims.
The Hateem (also known as Hajr Ismail), a sacred area within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, is considered part of the original Kaaba structure, making it one of the most sought-after spots for worshipers.
Access to this sacred area is carefully regulated to ensure orderly conduct and provide equal opportunities for both men and women to offer prayers.
Men’s Prayer Timings
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Men can perform their prayers in the Hateem during the evening hours, from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. This time frame allows worshipers to engage in their spiritual practices without the heavy crowds that often gather later in the day.
Women’s Prayer Timings
7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Women have their designated prayer time in the morning, from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
It is important to note that these timings can vary slightly due to various operational reasons, such as cleaning, maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstance
Duration
10 minutes
Entrance
Western Side
For instance, there have been instances where the Hateem was opened later than the scheduled time, as seen when it opened at 7:30 AM instead of 8:00 AM due to cleaning activities.
The Hateem is believed to be a part of the original Kaaba built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Praying in the Hateem is considered highly meritorious, and many pilgrims make it a point to include this in their pilgrimage rituals.
For those planning to visit the Hateem, it is advisable to check for any updates on timings to ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience.