Secrets of the Tawaf: Difference between revisions

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| صفحه فتواهای مراجع = [[Tawaf (Fatwas of Maraji')]]

| جستارهای وابسته = [[Acts of Umrah al-Tamattu]]; [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu]]

}}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the ~~philosophical~~, 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. ~~The collection of these~~ teachings is known as the "Secrets of Tawaf." Sources that discuss the secrets of the [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu|Hajj rituals]] consider Tawaf to ~~possess~~ monotheistic, ethical, and mystical ~~symbols and secrets~~.

}}'''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 ==

{{~~اصلی~~|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of 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 God's pleasure, mercy, and forgiveness.<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 God's pleasure, mercy, and forgiveness.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 412, hadith 5.</ref>

== Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf ==

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== Beginning Tawaf from the Black Stone ==

{{~~اصلی~~|Hajar al-Aswad}}{{~~اصلی~~|Secrets of Hajar al-Aswad}}In narrations, the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) 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> Beginning [[Tawaf]] from it is considered a sign of entering the sacred precinct of the [[Kaaba|House of God]] and renewing the covenant with the Lord. [[Istilam|Touching this stone]] is a covenant with God for the [[pilgrim]] not to stain themselves with sin again.<ref name=":1">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 194.</ref>

{{Main|Hajar al-Aswad}}{{main|Secrets of Hajar al-Aswad}}In narrations, the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) 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> Beginning [[Tawaf]] from it is considered a sign of entering the sacred precinct of the [[Kaaba|House of God]] and renewing the covenant with the Lord. [[Istilam|Touching this stone]] is a covenant with God for the [[pilgrim]] not to stain themselves with sin again.<ref name=":1">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 194.</ref>

== Conditions and Etiquettes ==

Tawaf has certain etiquettes, including ghusl (ritual bath), humility, and entering the [[Mataf]] barefoot.<ref name=":3">Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj, p. 371.</ref> [[Inner purity]],<ref>See: Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 217.</ref> [[presence of heart]],<ref>Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj, p. 359.</ref> and [[supplication]]<ref name=":3" /> are also considered among the etiquettes and prerequisites of Tawaf.

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* [[Secrets of Salat al-Tawaf]]

== ~~Footnotes~~ ==

== Notes ==

== References ==

*'''Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj''', Mohammad Taqi Fa'ali, Tehran, Mash'ar, 1386 SH.

*'''Bihar al-Anwar''', Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi, edited by Muhammad Baqir Behbudi and others, Beirut, Dar Ihya al-Turath al-Arabi, 1403 AH.

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 | صفحه فتواهای مراجع = [[Tawaf (Fatwas of Maraji')]]
 | جستارهای وابسته = [[Acts of Umrah al-Tamattu]]; [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu]]
-}}'''Secrets of Tawaf''' refers to the philosophical, 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. The collection of these teachings is known as the "Secrets of Tawaf." Sources that discuss the secrets of the [[Acts of Hajj al-Tamattu|Hajj rituals]] consider Tawaf to possess monotheistic, ethical, and mystical symbols and secrets.
+}}'''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 ==
-{{اصلی|Tawaf}}Tawaf is the act of 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 God's pleasure, mercy, and forgiveness.<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 God's pleasure, mercy, and forgiveness.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 4, p. 412, hadith 5.</ref>
 == Monotheistic Secrets of Tawaf ==
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 == Beginning Tawaf from the Black Stone ==
-{{اصلی|Hajar al-Aswad}}{{اصلی|Secrets of Hajar al-Aswad}}In narrations, the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) 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> Beginning [[Tawaf]] from it is considered a sign of entering the sacred precinct of the [[Kaaba|House of God]] and renewing the covenant with the Lord. [[Istilam|Touching this stone]] is a covenant with God for the [[pilgrim]] not to stain themselves with sin again.<ref name=":1">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 194.</ref>
+{{Main|Hajar al-Aswad}}{{main|Secrets of Hajar al-Aswad}}In narrations, the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) 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> Beginning [[Tawaf]] from it is considered a sign of entering the sacred precinct of the [[Kaaba|House of God]] and renewing the covenant with the Lord. [[Istilam|Touching this stone]] is a covenant with God for the [[pilgrim]] not to stain themselves with sin again.<ref name=":1">Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 194.</ref>
 == Conditions and Etiquettes ==
-{{اصلی|Etiquettes of Tawaf}}
+{{Main|Etiquettes of Tawaf}}
 Tawaf has certain etiquettes, including ghusl (ritual bath), humility, and entering the [[Mataf]] barefoot.<ref name=":3">Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj, p. 371.</ref> [[Inner purity]],<ref>See: Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 217.</ref> [[presence of heart]],<ref>Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj, p. 359.</ref> and [[supplication]]<ref name=":3" /> are also considered among the etiquettes and prerequisites of Tawaf.
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 * [[Secrets of Salat al-Tawaf]]
-== Footnotes ==
+== Notes ==
-{{پانویس}}
+{{Notes}}
 == References ==
-{{منابع}}
+{{References}}
 *'''Asrar-e Irfani-ye Hajj''', Mohammad Taqi Fa'ali, Tehran, Mash'ar, 1386 SH.
 *'''Bihar al-Anwar''', Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi, edited by Muhammad Baqir Behbudi and others, Beirut, Dar Ihya al-Turath al-Arabi, 1403 AH.