Hijri 1440 | 2018–2019 CE
Side Facing Hijr Ismaeel عليه السلام (Hateem)
The uppermost decorative band of the Kiswa, adorned with gold inscriptions, is known as the Hizam (the “belt”).
The Hizam is crafted from plain black silk, with Qur’anic verses intricately embroidered using gold-plated silver threads
Arrangement of the Hizam
The Kaaba features two smaller Hizam panels on each side,
Except for the side facing the Multazam (the door side), which contains only one Hizam panel
Inscription on the Hizam (Shown in the Image)
Arabic Inscription:
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌۖ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِۖ
English Translation (Approximate):
“And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the call of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.”
(Qur’an 2:186)
Additional Details
The image below illustrates the various Qandeel, As-Samadi, and Hizam inscriptions found on the Kiswah, along with their respective locations and the verses or phrases embroidered on each
