The ruling on praying two rak'ahs after tawaf and the farewell tawaf

Question:
Yes, may Allah reward you. I move on to this question from Muhammad Sa'id of Makkah al-Mukarramah, who asks: Is it obligatory to pray two rak'ahs after the voluntary tawaf, and is the farewell tawaf also obligatory?

Answer:
Yes, the two rak'ahs after tawaf are a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice), a confirmed sunnah attached to the tawaf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray two rak'ahs after circling the House, at the Station of Ibrahim, acting on the command of Allah the Exalted: The two rak'ahs of tawaf are a confirmed sunnah, and they are attached to the tawaf. If one leaves them, his tawaf is still valid. As for the farewell tawaf, it is obligatory, one of the obligations of Hajj. It is necessary when departing if the pilgrim intends to travel to his country after Hajj; he is required to perform the farewell tawaf. This is based on the statement of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father): "They were commanded that their last visit should be to the House, except that this was made easier for the menstruating woman." The people used to depart from all directions, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade them from departing except after tawaf of the House. The farewell tawaf is obligatory, one of the obligations of Hajj. Yes.