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{{Main|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of [[Tawaf|circumambulating the Kaaba]] seven times in [[Masjid al-Haram]] and is one of the acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]].<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, p. 33.</ref> The [[Quran]] refers to Tawaf in Surah al-Hajj.<ref>Hajj, 29.</ref> In prophetic narrations and traditions from the [[Ahl al-Bayt|Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.)]], the reward for Tawaf has been emphasized, and Tawaf is considered a means of divine mercy, forgiveness, and pleasure<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 412, hadith 5.</ref> | {{Main|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of [[Tawaf|circumambulating the Kaaba]] seven times in [[Masjid al-Haram]] and is one of the acts of [[Hajj]] and [[Umrah]].<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, p. 33.</ref> The [[Quran]] refers to Tawaf in Surah al-Hajj.<ref>Hajj, 29.</ref> In prophetic narrations and traditions from the [[Ahl al-Bayt|Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.)]], the reward for Tawaf has been emphasized, and Tawaf is considered a means of divine mercy, forgiveness, and pleasure<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 412, hadith 5.</ref> | ||
== | == Theological meanings of Tawaf == | ||
In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is the practical manifestation of monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers | In the view of many exegetes and scholars, Tawaf is the practical manifestation of monotheism; a circular movement around a center that reminds believers that God alone is their ultimate 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 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> | 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> | ||