Tawaf-e-Kaaba
Now you have reached Masjid Al-Haram to perform the rest of Umrah’s rituals.
Enter the Masjid Al-Haram with right foot first and recite the following Dua:
(Bismillah, was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummagh-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaba
rahmatika)
In the name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open the
gates of Your mercy for me.
Ibn Majah: 771
Upon sighting the Kaaba for the first time, raise your hands and pour your heart out in Duas as it is a place
and an occasion of acceptance of Duas.
Before starting Tawaf, stop reciting Talbiyah. Tawaf-e-Kaaba is performed by walking
anti-clockwise
so that the Kaaba stays at your left.
After intending to perform Tawaf, you should place the Ihraam in Idhtiba (uncover the right
shoulder
by placing the middle of your upper Ihraam garment under your right arm and the end of it over your
left
shoulder). This does not apply to women.
Abu Dawud: 1884
After entering Idhtiba, perform Istilam in front of The Black Stone (Hajar-e-Aswad) by kissing
it, if
possible and if not, gesture towards it with you palm of your right hand (or both hands). Also recite
the
dua.
(Allahu Akbar)
Allah is the Most Great
Sahih Bukhari: 1613
After Istilam, begin the Tawaf performing Ramal (walking quickly) in the first three circuits
and
walking normally in the last four. When going past 'Rukn Yemani' (3rd corner of Kaaba) if possible touch
it,
if not possible then walk past it, as gesturing towards it is not proven. Perform Istalim before
starting
each circle. Upon reaching Ruk Yemani, recite the following dua (till you reach The Black Stone):
(Rabbana aatina fid dunniyya hasanatan wa fil akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban
nar.)
Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the punishment of
the Fire.
Abu Dawud: 1892
After completing 7 circles of Kaaba, perform Istilam of The Black Stone (Hajar-e-Aswad) for the
eighth time. Idhtiba is also finished after 7 circles. Now you can cover both shoulders with the upper
portion of Ihraam sheet. This does not apply to women.
Sahih Muslim: 1218 (a)
Offer two Rakats Nafil of Tawaf behind the Maqam-e-Ibrahim or wherever in Masjid Al-Haram.
ibn Majah: 2956
After completing two Rakats, now benefit from the blessed water of Zamzam. (Not Mandatory).
Perform Istilam of The Black Stone (Hajar-e-Aswad) for the ninth time then proceed to Safa for
Sa’yee.
Sahih Muslim: 1218 (a)
