Hijr Ismail is a space between the Kaaba and a semicircular wall about 10 meters wide that extends from the Iraqi to the Syrian corner.

It is a wall with a height of 1.30 meters that is arched and is called Hijr Ismail.

After Prophet Abraham (PBUH) and Hajar and their infant son Hazrat Ismail (PBUH) arrived in the valley of Mecca, they settled in the current location of the Hijr with the guidance of Gabriel. Then Hajar and Ismail, along with their sheep, settled in this place and in a canopy that they built with tree wood. Both Hajar and Ismail were buried in this place after their death.

Hijr Ismail has been respected and sanctified since pre-Islamic times.

The Prophet (PBUH) also sat in Hijr Ismail after his mission and, in addition to praying and reciting the Quran, answered people's questions.