What is obligatory to do upon entering the Sacred Mosque?
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Question:
If I enter the Sacred Mosque, am I required to perform tawaf (circumambulation) of the Ka'bah even if I am tired, or is it sufficient for me to pray two rak'ahs?
Answer:
Tawaf of the Ka'bah is for the one who arrives. The one arriving from a journey begins with tawaf. He begins with tawaf because it is the greeting of the Ka'bah. As for the resident in Makkah, if he enters the Haram, he has the choice. If he wishes, he prays two rak'ahs and sits, and if he wishes, he performs tawaf of the House; he is given the choice. Yes.
If I enter the Sacred Mosque, am I required to perform tawaf (circumambulation) of the Ka'bah even if I am tired, or is it sufficient for me to pray two rak'ahs?
Answer:
Tawaf of the Ka'bah is for the one who arrives. The one arriving from a journey begins with tawaf. He begins with tawaf because it is the greeting of the Ka'bah. As for the resident in Makkah, if he enters the Haram, he has the choice. If he wishes, he prays two rak'ahs and sits, and if he wishes, he performs tawaf of the House; he is given the choice. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هو الواجب فعله عند الدخول إلى المسجد الحرام؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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