What is the definition of the arrival tawaf, and when is it obligatory?

The questioner : All right, Shaykh, regarding the arrival tawaf, I mean its definition, and the three types of Hajj, I mean considering their differences, I mean in the case of tamattu', I mean, is the arrival tawaf obligatory for him, or is it not obligatory?

The Shaykh : The one performing tamattu' must perform the arrival tawaf, because he is performing the tawaf of 'Umrah. The one performing tamattu' performs the arrival tawaf as the tawaf of 'Umrah.

The questioner : All right, so it is called the tawaf of 'Umrah. Yes, that is correct. All right.

The Shaykh : For all of them, I say it is the tawaf of 'Umrah and the arrival tawaf.

The questioner : And for ifrad and qiran.

The Shaykh : Qiran is the arrival tawaf, and ifrad is the arrival tawaf.

The questioner : Yes, meaning it is a tawaf other than the 'Umrah, because he does not have an 'Umrah, yes.

The Shaykh : He does not have an 'Umrah.

The questioner : Yes. May Allah reward you.

The Shaykh : The arrival tawaf is included in the Hajj.

The questioner : It is included in the Hajj, yes. May Allah reward you with good, Shaykh. Peace be upon you.