What is the story behind tawaf?

According to Islamic tradition, the archangel Gabriel appeared to Abraham (known to Muslims as Ibrahim), and instructed him and his son Ishmael to build a shrine in Makkah. As part of the pilgrimage ritual, Muslims are required to perform seven anti-clockwise rotations around the Kaaba, a process known as ‘tawaf’.

Why is Tawaf done anti clockwise?

They possess electrons that are prone to move around the nucleus. And guess what: even electrons rotate anticlockwise around the nucleus. As Muslims perform Tawaf anticlockwise around Kaaba, electrons rotate anticlockwise around the nucleus.

Who built the Kaaba last time?

Under the Ottoman sultans, Süleyman I, who ruled 1520-1566 CE, and Selim II, who ruled 1566-74 CE, the complex was heavily renovated. In 1631 CE, the Kaaba and the surrounding mosque were entirely rebuilt after floods had demolished them in the previous year.

Which direction is Tawaf around the Kaaba made?

Pilgrims go around the Kaaba (the most sacred site in Islam) seven times in a counterclockwise direction; the first three at a hurried pace on the outer part of the Mataaf and the latter four times closer to the Kaaba at a leisurely pace.

What is Tawaf and why is it important?

In the devotional acts of Hajj, tawaf occupies the most important place, being the first act of pilgrims on their arrival at Makka and their last act when they leave the holy place. Before the tawaf, it is necessary to make ablutions (Bukhari. 25:77), if possible to take a bath.

How many types of Tawaf are there?

What is Tawaf and Its seven types:- Last year, I travelled with my family to Saudi Arab for Umrah. During the second ritual of umrah, we circumambulated seven times around Kaaba in the anti-clockwise direction to complete the Tawaaf. Kaaba is located in the Al-Haram Mosque.

What do you say during tawaf?

Each time he passes the Black Stone he should say: “Allah is the Greatest.” During the remainder of his Tawaf he may say what he pleases of supplications, mentioning Allah, and recitation of Quran. This is because Tawaf, Sa’yi, and Stoning the Jamrah have been devised for the purpose of mentioning Allah.

How do we perform tawaf?

The tawaf is done in an anti-clockwise movement, with a full circle completed every time a person is back at the Black Stone, or parallel with it. Normally, a pilgrim does the tawaf three times for his pilgrimage, and once for the Umrah. Moreover, the tawaf may be offered as a voluntary act of worship at anytime.

Why do we do tawaf 7 times?

Circle the Kaaba During Hajj, pilgrims must walk around it seven times counterclockwise to ensure that the Kaaba remains on their left side. When Muslims pray five times in a day, wherever they are in the world, they face the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. It is the most important building in the Islamic religion.

What is Tawaf in Islam?

The most well-known ritual is the tawaf (literally “circumambulation”), during which pilgrims circle the Kaaba counterclockwise seven times at both the very beginning and the very end of the hajj. These days, pilgrims frequently elect to purchase tokens to have an animal slaughtered for them.

What does the Quran say about Tawaf travel?

Tawaf means circling around something and during Umrah Muslims circle around the Holy Kabah for seven times. To know what Tawaf is? Allah Almighty says in Holy Quran: “And He it is, Who created the night and day, and the sun and the moon each in an orbit floating”.

Why do we do tawaf in Hajj and Umrah?

Revolution is cosmogonic law and no one deny its importance. Allah SWT ordered Muslims to circle around Kabaah which is basic ritual in hajj and Umrah. Tawaf or circulating the Kabah is a symbolic act of worship whose wisdom is only known by Allah. Tawaf indicates the believer’s utter submission to his Lord alone and do it on His order.

Why did Allah SWT order Muslims to do tawaf?

Allah SWT ordered Muslims to circle around Kabaah which is basic ritual in hajj and Umrah. Tawaf or circulating the Kabah is a symbolic act of worship whose wisdom is only known by Allah. Tawaf indicates the believer’s utter submission to his Lord alone and do it on His order. Allah SWT said:

When does Tawaf al-ifadhah take place?

Tawafuz Ziyarah: Also known as Tawaf al-Ifadhah, it is the Tawaf that is performed between the dawn of 10th Dhul Hijjah to the sunset of 12th Dhul Hijjah, after leaving the state of Ihram and just before returning to Mina to perform Rami al-Jamarat. If it is delayed, Dam becomes Wajib.