The Ruling on the Two Rak'ahs of Tawaf and the Place of Their Performance
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Question:
He also asks, saying: Regarding the two rak'ahs of tawaf, some people believe that they are among the obligatory acts of 'Umrah, and that they must be prayed behind the Station of Ibrahim?
Answer:
The two rak'ahs of tawaf are a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. As for their location, if possible, it is best to pray them at the Station, placing it between oneself and the Ka'bah. If the place is crowded, one prays them in any convenient place within the Haram. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He also asks, saying: Regarding the two rak'ahs of tawaf, some people believe that they are among the obligatory acts of 'Umrah, and that they must be prayed behind the Station of Ibrahim?
Answer:
The two rak'ahs of tawaf are a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. As for their location, if possible, it is best to pray them at the Station, placing it between oneself and the Ka'bah. If the place is crowded, one prays them in any convenient place within the Haram. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/235 — archive.org (17:22)
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