What are the rulings on voluntary circumambulation (tawaf)?
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Question:
He says: Is it necessary for voluntary circumambulation (tawaf) to be seven circuits?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. The circumambulation (tawaf) is not valid, whether it is voluntary or obligatory; it is not valid unless it is seven circuits. If anything is missing, it is not valid. It is like prayer: if you prayed the afternoon prayer ('Asr) with three units (rak'ahs) or two units, would it be valid? No. The circumambulation (tawaf) is the same. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed seven circuits and said, "Take from me your rituals of pilgrimage." So the circumambulation (tawaf) is seven circuits. Yes.
He says: Is it necessary for voluntary circumambulation (tawaf) to be seven circuits?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. The circumambulation (tawaf) is not valid, whether it is voluntary or obligatory; it is not valid unless it is seven circuits. If anything is missing, it is not valid. It is like prayer: if you prayed the afternoon prayer ('Asr) with three units (rak'ahs) or two units, would it be valid? No. The circumambulation (tawaf) is the same. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed seven circuits and said, "Take from me your rituals of pilgrimage." So the circumambulation (tawaf) is seven circuits. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي أحكام طواف التطوع؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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