Multazam

The area between the Hajar al-Aswad and the Door of the Ka’bah is called the Multazam (Arabic: ملتزم). It is approximately two metres wide and is a place where du’as (supplications) are accepted.

Du’as are accepted at the Multazam

The Multazam is an area where du’as are accepted. It is sunnah to hold on to the wall of the Ka’bah in such a manner that a cheek, chest and hands are against the wall. This action is known as ‘Iltizam’.
It is reported that Abdullah bin Umar (رضي الله عنه) once completed the Tawaf, performed the salah and then kissed the Hajar al-Aswad. Thereafter, he stood between the Hajar al-Aswad and the door of the Ka’bah in such a manner that the cheek, chest and hands were against the wall. He then said, “This is what I saw Rasulullah (ﷺ) do.”
Abdullah bin Abbas (رضي الله عنه) says, “The signs of acceptance for any du’a made between the Hajar al-Aswad and the door of the Ka’bah will certainly be seen.” [Akhbaar Makkah by Faakihi – Hadith 23]
Mujaahid (رضي الله عنه) says, “The area between the Hajar al-Aswad and the door is called the Multazam. Allah will grant a person whatever he asks for there and save him from whatever he seeks refuge from there.” [Akhbaar Makkah by Faakihi – Hadith 238]