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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 ~~[[Kaaba~~]] 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>

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 ==

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 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 [[Kaaba]] 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>
+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 ==