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== Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf ==

In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is a manifestation of ~~practical~~ monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their singular destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref>

In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is the practical manifestation of monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their singular destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref>

Tawaf is considered akin to prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from all else, which purifies the heart and ~~familiarizes~~ the soul ~~with~~ God.<ref name=":2">Asrar-e Irfani-ye 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> Circling the [[Kaaba]] also signifies love and affection for God<ref>Hajj-e Maqbul, p. 114.</ref> and draws His special attention to the [[Tawaf|circumambulators]].<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 9, p. 376.</ref>

Tawaf is considered akin to prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from all else, which purifies the heart and draws the soul closer to God.<ref name=":2">Asrar-e Irfani-ye 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> Circling the [[Kaaba]] also signifies love and affection for God<ref>Hajj-e Maqbul, p. 114.</ref> and draws His special attention to the [[Tawaf|circumambulators]].<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 9, p. 376.</ref>

== Ethical Secrets ==

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 == Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf ==
-In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is a manifestation of practical monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their singular destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref>
+In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is the practical manifestation of monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers of their singular destination, which is God.<ref name=":0">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190; Surah al-Anbiya, verse 97; Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 207.</ref>
-Tawaf is considered akin to prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from all else, which purifies the heart and familiarizes the soul with God.<ref name=":2">Asrar-e Irfani-ye 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> Circling the [[Kaaba]] also signifies love and affection for God<ref>Hajj-e Maqbul, p. 114.</ref> and draws His special attention to the [[Tawaf|circumambulators]].<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 9, p. 376.</ref>
+Tawaf is considered akin to prayer<ref name=":5">Awali al-La'ali, vol. 2, p. 167.</ref> and a movement towards closeness to God and detachment from all else, which purifies the heart and draws the soul closer to God.<ref name=":2">Asrar-e Irfani-ye 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> Circling the [[Kaaba]] also signifies love and affection for God<ref>Hajj-e Maqbul, p. 114.</ref> and draws His special attention to the [[Tawaf|circumambulators]].<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 9, p. 376.</ref>
 == Ethical Secrets ==