Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Saeed bin Al-Musayyib narrates that when Hazrat Umar would perform Istilam of the Black Stone, he would recite these words: I have believed in Allah and I have rejected idols.

Hazrat Harith narrates that when Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) performed the Istilam of Hajr-e-Aswad, he would recite these words: O Allah! Confirming Your Book and acting upon the Sunnah of Your Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), (I perform Istilam).

Hazrat Ubaid al-Maktab narrates that Ibrahim said: Whenever you perform Istilam of Hajar al-Aswad, recite these words: There is no deity except Allah and Allah is the Greatest.

Hazrat Abu Ishaq states that Hazrat Mujahid said: It is recommended that while performing Istilam of Hajar Aswad, one should say: O Allah! While affirming Your Book and acting upon the Sunnah of Your Prophet, (I perform Istilam).