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| صفحه فتواهای مراجع = [[Tawaf (Fatwas of Maraji')]] | | صفحه فتواهای مراجع = [[Tawaf (Fatwas of Maraji')]] | ||
| جستارهای وابسته = [[Acts of Umrah al-Tamattu]]; [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu]] | | جستارهای وابسته = [[Acts of Umrah al-Tamattu]]; [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu]] | ||
}}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the philosophical and mystical meanings and inner dimensions of the act of [[Tawaf]] around the [[Ka'ba | }}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the philosophical and mystical meanings and inner dimensions of the act of [[Tawaf]] around the [[Ka'ba]]. Tawaf is one of the fundamental acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]] that holds a prominent place in the [[Quran]] and Sunnah, and its various dimensions have been explained in interpretive, hadith, and mystical sources. This collection of teachings is known as "Secrets of Tawaf." Sources that discuss the secrets of [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu|Hajj rituals]] have considered Tawaf to possess monotheistic, ethical, and mystical symbols and secrets. | ||
== Importance of Tawaf == | == Importance of Tawaf == | ||
{{ | {{main|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of circumambulating the [[Ka'ba]] seven times in [[Masjid al-Haram]] and is one of the acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]].<ref>Darsnameh Manasek Hajj, p. 33.</ref> The [[Quran]] refers to Tawaf in Surah al-Hajj.<ref>Hajj, 29.</ref> In prophetic narrations and hadiths of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], the reward for Tawaf has been emphasized, and Tawaf has been considered a factor for God's pleasure, mercy, and forgiveness.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 412, hadith 5.</ref> | ||
== Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf == | == Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf == | ||
In the view of many commentators and researchers, Tawaf is a manifestation of practical monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their sole destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref> | In the view of many commentators and researchers, [[Tawaf]] is a manifestation of practical monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their sole destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref> | ||
Tawaf is considered a form of prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from others, which polishes the heart and familiarizes the soul with God.<ref name=":2">Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 363.</ref> Its continuity is also a symbol of the servant's constant remembrance of God, and without this remembrance, the purpose of Tawaf is not achieved.<ref>Mahajjat al-Bayda, vol. 2, p. 350.</ref> Circumambulating the | Tawaf is considered a form of prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from others, which polishes the heart and familiarizes the soul with God.<ref name=":2">Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 363.</ref> Its continuity is also a symbol of the servant's constant remembrance of God, and without this remembrance, the purpose of Tawaf is not achieved.<ref>Mahajjat al-Bayda, vol. 2, p. 350.</ref> [[Tawaf|Circumambulating the Ka'ba]] also signifies love and affection for God<ref>Hajj Maqbool, p. 114.</ref> and leads to His special attention to those performing [[Tawaf|Tawaf]].<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 9, p. 376.</ref> | ||
== Ethical Secrets == | == Ethical Secrets == | ||
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On the other hand, the seven rounds of Tawaf refer to movement through the seven climes or the seven heavens<ref>Asrar al-Shari'ah, p. 243.</ref> and have similarities with the seven stages of prayer from standing to salutation.<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 365.</ref> In some sources, this number has been linked to the seven thousand years of distance between angels and God during their protest against the creation of man.<ref>Ilal al-Shara'i, vol. 2, p. 407.</ref> It has also been said that each round of Tawaf reminds one of attaining one of the seven inner meanings of the Quran and its interpretations.<ref>Asrar al-Shari'ah, p. 240.</ref> | On the other hand, the seven rounds of Tawaf refer to movement through the seven climes or the seven heavens<ref>Asrar al-Shari'ah, p. 243.</ref> and have similarities with the seven stages of prayer from standing to salutation.<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 365.</ref> In some sources, this number has been linked to the seven thousand years of distance between angels and God during their protest against the creation of man.<ref>Ilal al-Shara'i, vol. 2, p. 407.</ref> It has also been said that each round of Tawaf reminds one of attaining one of the seven inner meanings of the Quran and its interpretations.<ref>Asrar al-Shari'ah, p. 240.</ref> | ||
The number seven in Tawaf is also consistent with other Hajj rituals; such as seven times [[Sa'i]] and seven pebbles for [[Ramy|Ramy al-Jamarat]].<ref name=":4" /> This harmony is also seen with the cosmic order: the Quran speaks of seven heavens<ref>Baqarah, 29.</ref> and seven seas,<ref>Luqman, 27.</ref> Surah al-Fatiha is known as Sab' al-Mathani with seven verses, and a week also has seven days.<ref name=":4" /> Thus, the number seven in Tawaf is a symbol of cosmic order and the connection of worship with the structure of creation.{{مدرک}} | The number seven in Tawaf is also consistent with other [[Rites of Hajj al-Tamattu'|Hajj rituals]]; such as seven times [[Sa'i]] and seven pebbles for [[Ramy|Ramy al-Jamarat]].<ref name=":4" /> This harmony is also seen with the cosmic order: the Quran speaks of seven heavens<ref>Baqarah, 29.</ref> and seven seas,<ref>Luqman, 27.</ref> Surah al-Fatiha is known as Sab' al-Mathani with seven verses, and a week also has seven days.<ref name=":4" /> Thus, the number seven in Tawaf is a symbol of cosmic order and the connection of worship with the structure of creation.{{مدرک}} | ||
Ultimately, seven rounds of Tawaf are considered to signify the completion of an act of worship<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, pp. 370 and 371.</ref> and in mystical sources, it also refers to the seven stages of spiritual journey and human ranks.<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, pp. 366-370.</ref> | Ultimately, seven rounds of Tawaf are considered to signify the completion of an act of worship<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, pp. 370 and 371.</ref> and in mystical sources, it also refers to the seven stages of spiritual journey and human ranks.<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, pp. 366-370.</ref> | ||
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== Conditions and Etiquette == | == Conditions and Etiquette == | ||
{{ | {{main|Etiquette of Tawaf}} | ||
Tawaf has its etiquette; including ghusl, humility, and entering the [[Mataf]] barefoot.<ref name=":3">Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 371.</ref> [[Inner purity]],<ref>. See: Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 217.</ref> [[presence of heart]]<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 359.</ref> and [[supplication]]<ref name=":3" /> are considered other etiquettes and necessities of Tawaf. | Tawaf has its etiquette; including ghusl, humility, and entering the [[Mataf]] barefoot.<ref name=":3">Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 371.</ref> [[Inner purity]],<ref>. See: Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 217.</ref> [[presence of heart]]<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 359.</ref> and [[supplication]]<ref name=":3" /> are considered other etiquettes and necessities of Tawaf. | ||
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* [[Salat al-Tawaf]] | * [[Salat al-Tawaf]] | ||
* [[Secrets of Salat al-Tawaf]] | * [[Secrets of Salat al-Tawaf]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{ | {{References}} | ||
*'''Asrar Irfani Hajj''' (Mystical Secrets of Hajj), Mohammad Taqi Fa'ali, Tehran, Mash'ar, 1386 SH. | *'''Asrar Irfani Hajj''' (Mystical Secrets of Hajj), Mohammad Taqi Fa'ali, Tehran, Mash'ar, 1386 SH. | ||
*'''Bihar al-Anwar''', Mohammad Baqir al-Majlisi, corrected by Mohammad Baqir Behboudi and others, Beirut, Dar Ihya al-Turath al-Arabi, 1403 AH. | *'''Bihar al-Anwar''', Mohammad Baqir al-Majlisi, corrected by Mohammad Baqir Behboudi and others, Beirut, Dar Ihya al-Turath al-Arabi, 1403 AH. | ||
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*'''Al-Mahajjat al-Bayda''' (The White Path), Fayz Kashani, Qom, Nashr Islami, 1417 AH. | *'''Al-Mahajjat al-Bayda''' (The White Path), Fayz Kashani, Qom, Nashr Islami, 1417 AH. | ||
*'''Mustadrak al-Wasa'il''', Mirza Hossein Nouri, Qom, Mo'asseseh Aal al-Bayt, 1408 AH.{{پایان}}{{Hajj and Umrah}} | *'''Mustadrak al-Wasa'il''', Mirza Hossein Nouri, Qom, Mo'asseseh Aal al-Bayt, 1408 AH.{{پایان}}{{Hajj and Umrah}} | ||
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