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ميزاب الرحمة
The Mizab ar-Rahmah (Spout of Mercy) is the golden water spout located on the rooftop of the الكعبة on its northwest side. It channels rainwater from the الكعبة's roof into the Hijr Ismail area below. The current gold spout was installed during Saudi-era renovations and is a recognizable feature of the الكعبة.
The Mizab ar-Rahmah has existed in various forms since the early reconstructions of the الكعبة. It was first installed to direct rainwater away from the interior. Over centuries, it has been replaced and renovated multiple times. The current golden spout was crafted from gold and installed by the Saudi government. Rainwater that falls from it into the Hijr Ismail is considered blessed by many الحجاج.
The Mizab ar-Rahmah is considered a feature of mercy. The water that flows from it is viewed as blessed. The area directly beneath it within the Hijr Ismail is considered one of the most virtuous places for الدعاء.
The Mizab ar-Rahmah is visible from the mataf area on the northwest side of the الكعبة, directly above the Hijr Ismail. It is best viewed from a distance or from the upper floors of المسجد الحرام. On rare rainy days, الحجاج gather in the Hijr Ismail to receive the rainwater flowing from the spout. The area beneath it inside the Hijr is a مستحب place for دعاء.