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| | | title = Secrets of Tawaf | ||
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| | | category = Acts of [[Umrah]] and [[Hajj]] | ||
| | | related_to_rite = Hajj | ||
| | | location = [[Masjid al-Haram]] | ||
| | | time = In Umrah: The first act after entering [[Mecca]]; In Hajj: The twelfth day of Dhu al-Hijjah | ||
[[Hajj al-Tamattu]]: [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] | | previous_act = In Umrah: Ihram at Miqat [[Hajj al-Tamattu]]: [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] | ||
| | | next_act = In [[Umrah]] and Hajj al-Tamattu: [[Salat al-Tawaf]] ← [[Sa'i]] | ||
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| | | related_etiquette = Ghusl, humility, and entering the Mataf barefoot | ||
| | | philosophy_and_mysteries = Resemblance to angels circumambulating the Throne - Human's detachment from seven undesirable traits | ||
| | | origin_and_history = | ||
| | | related_locations = [[Mataf]] | ||
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| | | related_jurisprudential_rulings = | ||
| | | marja_fatwa_page = [[Tawaf (Fatwas of Maraji')]] | ||
| | | see_also = [[Acts of Umrah al-Tamattu]]; [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu]] | ||
}}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the theological , mystical, and esoteric meanings of the act of [[Tawaf]] around the [[Kaaba]]. Tawaf is one of the fundamental acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]], holding a prominent place in the [[Quran]] and Sunnah. Its various dimensions have been expounded upon in interpretive, hadith, and mystical sources. These teachings are collectively known as the "Secrets of Tawaf." Sources that discuss the secrets of the [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu|Hajj rituals]] consider Tawaf to reveal monotheistic, ethical, and mystical dimensions. | }} | ||
'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the theological , mystical, and esoteric meanings of the act of [[Tawaf]] around the [[Kaaba]]. Tawaf is one of the fundamental acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]], holding a prominent place in the [[Quran]] and Sunnah. Its various dimensions have been expounded upon in interpretive, hadith, and mystical sources. These teachings are collectively known as the "Secrets of Tawaf." Sources that discuss the secrets of the [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu|Hajj rituals]] consider Tawaf to reveal monotheistic, ethical, and mystical dimensions. | |||
== Importance of Tawaf == | == Importance of Tawaf == | ||
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== Ethical Dimensions == | == Ethical Dimensions == | ||
Ethical and educational sources consider Tawaf as an exercise for cultivating spiritual values, reminding of the humility of servants before the | Ethical and educational sources consider Tawaf as an exercise for cultivating spiritual values, reminding of the humility of servants before the Divine majesty.<ref>Daneshnameh Hajj va Haramayn Sharifayn, vol. 6, pp. 372 and 373.</ref> In this journey, the pilgrim detaches their heart from reliance on people and trusts only in God,<ref>Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj, p. 360.</ref> seeking repentance and purification from sins from Him.<ref>Ilal al-Shara'i, vol. 2, p. 310; Kafi, vol. 4, p. 188.</ref> The collective harmony of the [[Hajji|pilgrims]] creates a manifestation of empathy and unity,<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 206.</ref> and the vast crowd and their movement evoke the remembrance of the Day of Judgment and humanity's journey from this world to the hereafter.<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 209.</ref> | ||
== Symbolism and Codes == | == Symbolism and Codes == | ||