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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 [[ | }}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the philosophical and mystical meanings and inner dimensions of the act of [[Tawaf]] around the [[Ka'ba|kaba]]. 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 == | ||
{{اصلی|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of circumambulating the [[ | {{اصلی|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 == | ||
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== Ethical Secrets == | == Ethical Secrets == | ||
Ethical and educational sources consider Tawaf a practice for cultivating spiritual values and a reminder of the humility of servants before the greatness of God.<ref>Daneshnameh Hajj va Haramayn Sharifayn, vol. 6, pp. 372 and 373.</ref> In this journey, the pilgrim detaches his heart from reliance on people and trusts only in God<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 360.</ref> and seeks repentance and purity 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 Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 206.</ref> and the vast crowd and their movement evoke the remembrance of the Day of Judgment and the human journey from this world to the hereafter.<ref>Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 209.</ref> | Ethical and educational sources consider [[Tawaf]] a practice for cultivating spiritual values and a reminder of the humility of servants before the greatness of God.<ref>Daneshnameh Hajj va Haramayn Sharifayn, vol. 6, pp. 372 and 373.</ref> In this journey, the pilgrim detaches his heart from reliance on people and trusts only in God<ref>Asrar Irfani Hajj, p. 360.</ref> and seeks repentance and purity 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 Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 206.</ref> and the vast crowd and their movement evoke the remembrance of the Day of Judgment and the human journey from this world to the hereafter.<ref>Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 209.</ref> | ||
== Symbols and Codes == | == Symbols and Codes == | ||
In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes man's inner journey towards God, and each stage has its secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[ | In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes man's inner journey towards God, and each stage has its secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[Ka'ba]] is an extension of [[Bayt al-Ma'mur]] and a representation of the Throne, and a proper Tawaf elevates the seeker to higher levels;<ref>Bihar, vol. 96, p. 57; Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 190.</ref> by circumambulating the Kaaba, man resembles the angels circumambulating the [[Throne]].<ref>Zumar, 75.</ref><ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 10, p. 172.</ref> At the same time, it has been pointed out that performing it in a crowd shows that religion prefers social presence over isolation.<ref>Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'aref Hajj, vol. 1, p. 210.</ref> | ||
=== The Secret of the Number Seven in Tawaf Rounds === | === The Secret of the Number Seven in Tawaf Rounds === | ||
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== Starting Tawaf from Hajar al-Aswad == | == Starting Tawaf from Hajar al-Aswad == | ||
{{ | {{main|Hajar al-Aswad}}{{اصلی|Secrets of Hajar al-Aswad}}In narrations, Hajar al-Aswad is called "the hand of God on earth."<ref>Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 96, p. 220; Al-Hajj wa al-Umrah fi al-Kitab wa al-Sunnah, pp. 102-103.</ref> Starting [[Tawaf]] from it is considered a sign of entering the sacred precinct of the [[Ka'ba]] and renewing the covenant with the Lord, and [[Istilam]] is making a covenant with God that the [[pilgrim]] will no longer commit sins.<ref name=":1">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 194.</ref> | ||
== Conditions and Etiquette == | == Conditions and Etiquette == | ||