Section : Performing Tawaf. 1. One must begin tawaf (circumambulation) with one’s right shoulder uncovered, and the Ka’bah on one’s left side, while facing the Black Stone, kissing it, if possible, or touching it with one’s hand, or pointing in…
Section : Reciting the Qur’an in Tawaf. A person may recite the Qur’an while performing tawaf, because the purpose of tawaf is to remember Allah and the Qur’an is a reminder and a remembrance of Allah. ‘Aishah reported that the…
Section : Excellence of Tawaf. Ibn ‘Abbas reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “Every day Allah descends a hundred and twenty folds of His Mercy to His slaves who perform Hajj (to His House). Sixty-fold of these…
Section : Kinds of Tawaf. 1. Tawafal Qudum (Arrival Circumambulation). 2. Tawafal Ifada (Return from Mina Circumambulation). 3. Tawafal Wida’ (Farewell Circumambulation). We will deal with it separately at its place. 4. Tawafat Tatawwu’ (Supererogatory Circumambulation). The pilgrim should make…
Section : Prerequisites of Tawaf, Cleanliness from all major or minor physical impurities.. The Hanafi school holds that cleanliness from impurities is not a necessary condition, but an obligation which, if not found, may be compensated by a sacrifice. Thus…
Section : Covering One’s ‘Awrah. The male should cover from the navel to the knee, and the female all her body except her face, hands and feet. (Tran.) Abu Hurairah reported: “During the Hajj for which Abu Bakr was appointed…
Section : One Must Complete Seven Rounds of the Ka’bah. Thus, if one leaves even a single step in any of the seven rounds that round will not be counted. If one is doubtful as to the number of rounds…
Section : One Must Begin and End One’s Tawaf at the Black. N
Section : When Making Tawaf the Ka’bah Should Be to the Left of the Person Performing Tawaf. Circumambulating with the Ka bah on one’s right is invalid. Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “When Allah’s Messenger arrived in…
Section : Tawaf Must Be Performed Outside and Around the Ka’bah. Thus if someone were to walk within the Hijr (Commonly known as Hijr Isma’il, and situated to the north of Ka’bah, it is surrounded by a semicircular wall. Of…
Section : Tawaf (circumambulation) should be immediately followed by Sa’i (between Safa and Marwah). A short break in between the two, however, may be made. A longer interval because of a genuine excuse will also do no harm and is…
Section : Sunnah of Tawaf. It is Sunnah to perform certain acts in tawaf as given below: 1. Facing the Black Stone at the start of the tawaf while uttering a takbir (Allahu-Akbar), and a tahlil (La ilaha illahlah), and…
Section : Crowding at the Black Stone. There is no harm in crowding around the Black Stone so long as no harm is caused to other people. Ibn ‘Umar used to struggle hard to get through the crowd in order…
Section : Al-Idtiba’ (Uncovering one’s shoulder). It is reported by Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions declared their intention to perform ‘Umrah from al-Ji’ranah by putting on their ihram (Hajj garb) but leaving their…
Section : Ramal 23 or Jogging. Ramal means walking fast, vigorously moving the shoulders and taking small steps, giving a sense of strength and energy. Ibn ‘Umar reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) jogged from the Black Stone…