What is the ruling on voluntary tawaf?

Question:
The questioner says: Regarding voluntary tawaf, is it necessary for it to be seven circuits, or is it valid if it is less than that, or more? And is it prescribed to repeat it more than once a day?

Answer:
Tawaf is not valid, whether it is obligatory or voluntary, unless it is seven circuits, because Allah prescribed it as seven circuits. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed tawaf seven circuits and said, "Take from me your rituals." Just as if you prayed only one rak'ah in prayer, you must pray two; the prayer of night and day is in pairs. So you must complete the number, and tawaf is not valid except with seven. If one performs tawaf with less than seven, his tawaf is not valid, whether obligatory or voluntary. There is no harm in repeating tawaf more than once a day; this is a good thing, because it is an act of worship and it carries reward. If he repeats it, then this is an increase in reward and an increase in good. Yes.