The Ruling on the Farewell Tawaf in 'Umrah and Entering the Sacred Precinct Afterward

Question:
Is the farewell tawaf obligatory for the one performing 'Umrah, and if he performs the farewell tawaf, is it permissible for him to enter the sacred precinct a second time?

Answer:
The obligatory farewell tawaf in Hajj is one of the obligations of Hajj. As for 'Umrah, it has no farewell tawaf, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not order the people performing 'Umrah to perform the farewell tawaf when leaving; rather, he ordered the people performing Hajj specifically. However, if one performs the farewell tawaf for 'Umrah as a precaution, there is nothing wrong with it, but it is not obligatory upon him. And if he performs the farewell tawaf, there is no harm in his entering the Sacred Mosque for a need. What invalidates the farewell tawaf is staying. If he stays after the farewell tawaf inside Makkah, his farewell tawaf is invalidated. As for merely taking a need, or entering the mosque to pray, or sitting in the mosque to wait for his companions, or something else, this does not harm the farewell tawaf. Yes.