What is tawaf? · Islam Museum

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Short answer

Tawaf is circling the Kaaba seven times, starting and ending at the Black Stone. It is a pillar of the hajj and umrah, and it is recommended on entering the Masjid al-Haram.

Detailed answer

Tawaf is one of the visible rites, and the Qur'an mentions the House and those who circle it in Surat al-Baqara ¹. The entry on tawaf sets out its form, and it is linked to the Kaaba and the hajj.

Sources

Tanzil Project, Qur'an text v1.1

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