The Two Rak'ahs of Tawaf: Are They Intended for Their Own Sake, or Does Another Prayer Suffice in Their Place?

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The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. Are the two rak'ahs of tawaf intended for their own sake, or does another prayer suffice in their place?

The Shaykh : It appears that they are intended for their own sake. That is, if he finishes his tawaf and the iqamah is called for prayer, he prays the obligatory prayer and then prays the two rak'ahs.

The questioner : The two rak'ahs of Fajr?

The Shaykh : No, they have a distinct prayer.

Source alathar.net

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