Is tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) better than reciting the Qur'an for one who is in the Haram?

Question:
To, if Allah wills. May Allah keep you safe. Thank you. Yes. (Peace and blessings be upon him). Regarding the matter, if a person is in the Haram, is it better for him to recite the Qur'an or to take seven [circuits]?

Answer:
He should prioritize tawaf, because tawaf is not available here in Makkah; the act of tawaf is specific to Makkah. For non-residents, increasing tawaf is better than other acts of worship. However, for the residents of Makkah, prayer is better for them; the prayers are better than tawaf. Increasing prayer is better than increasing tawaf, because tawaf is constant for them and they are able to perform it. Likewise, charity in Makkah is a seized opportunity; increasing charity, [and] increasing the recitation of the Qur'an to gather...