tawaf

Tawaf is the second-most important ritual of a holy journey to Mecca. This rite refers to making seven anti-clockwise rounds around the Kaaba, beginning and ending at the Black Stone. There are numerous rules for circumambulation, such as making the intention and completing seven rounds.

In Islam, Tawaf refers to making seven anti-clockwise rounds around the Kaaba, beginning and ending at Hajar Aswad. It is a great form of worship. Read more: Is farewell Tawaf required for Umrah?

In Islam, Tawaf refers to making seven anti-clockwise rounds around the Kaaba, beginning and ending at Hajar Aswad. It is the second-most important rite of Hajj and Umrah after Ihram. Read More: Tips for making the Tawaf properly

The word Umrah is a journey to Mecca. All Muslims should perform Umrah at least once in their lifetime due to Sunnah. Sunnah means an action that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performed in his life. Read more: What are the Four Rituals of Umrah

Tawaf is the term for going around the holy Kaaba while performing Hajj and Umrah. For all pilgrims hoping to complete the pilgrimage successfully, it is a necessary ritual. Read more: What is the History of Tawaf?

Although pilgrims do Tawaf during Hajj and Umrah in Ihram, you may also be done Tawaf in normal clothes. Tawaf done without Ihram state is called Nafl Tawaf. Nafl-circumambulation is also a type of Tawaf. Performing Nafl Tawaf is a Nafl act that can be performed anytime without wearing Ihram. To...