00:00Did you know that this sacred stone of the Kaaba was once as white as pure milk?
00:04But why has it taken on such a dark black appearance today?
00:07This sacred stone is known as the Hajar al-Aswat.
00:09According to Islamic belief, when this stone descended to earth from paradise,
00:13it was absolutely pure, dazzling white, just like ice.
00:15But due to the touch of countless millions of peoples.
00:18And because of our many sins, its vibrant colors slowly began to change.
00:20And today, it has completely taken on a dark black form.
00:22But because of this, the