Is it permissible for one who intends to sit in his place of prayer after the Fajr prayer until the sun rises to perform tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) and receive the reward of 'Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage)?

Question:
Is it permissible for one who intends to sit in his place of prayer after the Fajr prayer until the sun rises to perform tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) and receive the reward of 'Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage)?

Answer:
No, he should sit in his place of prayer, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Sit in your place of prayer and remember Allah until the sun rises, then pray two rak'ahs." If he goes to perform tawaf, he breaks the sitting.