What is the ruling on the farewell tawaf in 'Umrah?

Question:
This man asks: What is the ruling on the farewell tawaf for the one performing 'Umrah?

Answer:
'Umrah does not have a farewell tawaf because there is no evidence for it. The farewell tawaf is for Hajj. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the pilgrims not to depart until they perform the farewell tawaf, so that their last act with the House is the tawaf. As for those performing 'Umrah, it is not reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered them to perform a farewell tawaf. He (peace and blessings be upon him) performed 'Umrah several times, and his Companions performed 'Umrah, and it is not mentioned that he performed a farewell tawaf for 'Umrah or that he ordered his Companions to perform a farewell tawaf. However, if one wants to perform it, it is an extra good deed. If one wants to perform a farewell tawaf for 'Umrah, there is no harm in it. But that it is obligatory on him? No, it is not obligatory. This is obligatory only in Hajj; it is one of the obligations of Hajj.