What does Tawaf mean?
Circling the Ka'bah seven times, counter-clockwise, beginning at the Black Stone.
Tawaf explained
Tawaf is worship performed only at the Ka'bah. Pilgrims make it on arrival, on the day of Eid, and as farewell before leaving Makkah. Two rak'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim follow it.
Related terms
- Ka'bahالكَعْبَة
The cube-shaped House of Allah in Makkah, the direction of every prayer.
- Hajjحَجّ
The pilgrimage to Makkah in Dhul Hijjah, the fifth pillar, once in a lifetime for those able.
- Umrahعُمْرَة
The lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, performable at any time of year.
- Sa'iسَعْي
Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
- Al-Hajar al-Aswadالحَجَر الأَسْوَد
The Black Stone set in the corner of the Ka'bah, where tawaf begins.
Questions about Tawaf
What does Tawaf mean?
Tawaf (طَوَاف, Tawaf) means: Circling the Ka'bah seven times, counter-clockwise, beginning at the Black Stone.
How is Tawaf written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written طَوَاف and pronounced Tawaf.
Where does Tawaf come from in the Quran or hadith?
Tawaf is worship performed only at the Ka'bah. Pilgrims make it on arrival, on the day of Eid, and as farewell before leaving Makkah. Two rak'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim follow it. Source: Al-Hajj 22:29.
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