What is obligatory to do upon entering the Haram?
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Question:
He says: Is it obligatory for one who enters the Haram to perform tawaf (circumambulation) around the Ka'bah, or is it sufficient to pray two rak'ahs?
Answer:
Both are acts of worship, and both are virtuous. Combining them is better. Performing tawaf for seven circuits and then praying is better, without doubt, as it combines the two acts of worship. If he prays and sits, that is permissible. If he performs tawaf, prays the two rak'ahs of tawaf, and sits, that is also all permissible, praise be to Allah. Yes.
He says: Is it obligatory for one who enters the Haram to perform tawaf (circumambulation) around the Ka'bah, or is it sufficient to pray two rak'ahs?
Answer:
Both are acts of worship, and both are virtuous. Combining them is better. Performing tawaf for seven circuits and then praying is better, without doubt, as it combines the two acts of worship. If he prays and sits, that is permissible. If he performs tawaf, prays the two rak'ahs of tawaf, and sits, that is also all permissible, praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الواجب فعله عند دخول الحرم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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