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Encyclopedia of Muhammad ﷺ

Tawaf (طواف)

Published on: 07-Feb-2025

Tawaf means to move around something. Terminologically, this word is used to circle around the Holy Ka’bah 7 times anti-clockwise. It is itself a virtues action in Islamic Rituals but is mandatory during Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.