Yes, the Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone) was indeed stolen.
In January 930 CE, the Qarmatians, an Isma'ili Shia sect, raided Mecca and desecrated the Kaaba. During this raid, they stole the Hajr-e-Aswad and took it to their base in Hajar, which is located in present-day Bahrain.
The Black Stone remained in their possession for approximately 23 years. It wasn't until 952 CE that the Qarmatians returned the Hajr-e-Aswad to Mecca, back to the Holy Kaaba.
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stolen by Qarmatians | 930 CE | The Hajr-e-Aswad was stolen from the Kaaba during a Qarmatian raid. |
| Returned to the Kaaba | 952 CE | The Black Stone was returned to Mecca after being held for 23 years. |
Therefore, the answer is a definitive yes: the Hajr-e-Aswad was stolen.
