Is circumambulating the House equivalent to 'Umrah in terms of reward?

Question : The questioner asks: Is it true that circumambulating the Sacred House is equivalent to 'Umrah in terms of reward for the residents of Makkah?

Answer : I do not know of anything regarding this, but many scholars say that the people of Makkah do not have to perform 'Umrah. Even according to the view that 'Umrah is obligatory for those other than the people of Makkah, they say that 'Umrah is not obligatory for the people of Makkah. As for whether circumambulating the House is equivalent to 'Umrah in their case, I do not know of that.