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There are 445 hadiths in ''[[Wasa'il al-shi'a]]'' regarding the details of the rulings of tawaf. | There are 445 hadiths in ''[[Wasa'il al-shi'a]]'' regarding the details of the rulings of tawaf. | ||
== | ==Types== | ||
There are two kinds of obligatory tawaf: | '''Obligatory tawaf''' | ||
There are two kinds of obligatory tawaf: | |||
# Tawaf al-ziyara | |||
# [[Tawaf al-nisa]] | |||
The latter is practiced in all types of hajj and 'umra, except [['umar al-tamattu']]. The difference between these kinds of tawaf is only with respect to one's intentions (the actions are the same). | |||
In addition to obligatory tawafs, one can practice [[recommended]] tawafs in [[Masjid al-Haram]] as well. After each tawaf, one should say two [[rak'a]]s of prayers. In obligatory tawafs, the prayers should be said behind [[Maqam Ibrahim (a)]], and in recommended tawafs, it can be said anywhere in Masjid al-Haram. It is recommended to practice the tawaf upon entering [[Mecca]] (tawaf of entrance) and upon leaving the city (farewell tawaf). | Tawaf al-ziyara is an essential component of hajj and 'umra. Although tawaf al-nisa' is obligatory, the hajj or 'umra will not be invalid by refraining from doing it. However, one would not be permitted to have intercourse with his wife unless he (or his representative) practices tawaf al-nisa' and its prayer. | ||
'''Recommended tawaf''' | |||
In addition to obligatory tawafs, one can practice [[recommended]] tawafs in [[Masjid al-Haram]] as well. | |||
After each tawaf, one should say two [[rak'a]]s of prayers. In obligatory tawafs, the prayers should be said behind [[Maqam Ibrahim (a)]], and in recommended tawafs, it can be said anywhere in Masjid al-Haram. It is recommended to practice the tawaf upon entering [[Mecca]] (tawaf of entrance) and upon leaving the city (farewell tawaf). | |||
The first obligatory or recommended tawaf practiced upon entering Mecca is called "tawaf al-qudum". | The first obligatory or recommended tawaf practiced upon entering Mecca is called "tawaf al-qudum". | ||