Secrets of the Tawaf: Difference between revisions

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== Symbolism and Codes ==

In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes humanity's inner journey towards God, and each stage of it holds secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[Kaaba]] is an extension of the [[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 circling the Kaaba, humans become similar to the angels circumambulating the [[Throne]].<ref>Zumar, 75.</ref><ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 10, p. 172.</ref> At the same time, it is noted that performing it in a group indicates that religion prefers social presence over isolation.<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 210.</ref>

In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes humanity's inner journey towards God, and each stage of it holds secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[Kaaba]] is an extension of the [[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 circling the Kaaba, humans become similar to the angels circumambulating the Divine Throne.<ref>Zumar, 75.</ref><ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 10, p. 172.</ref> At the same time, it is noted that performing it in a group indicates that religion prefers social presence over isolation.<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 210.</ref>

=== The Secret of the Number Seven in Tawaf Rounds ===

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 == Symbolism and Codes ==
-In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes humanity's inner journey towards God, and each stage of it holds secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[Kaaba]] is an extension of the [[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 circling the Kaaba, humans become similar to the angels circumambulating the [[Throne]].<ref>Zumar, 75.</ref><ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 10, p. 172.</ref> At the same time, it is noted that performing it in a group indicates that religion prefers social presence over isolation.<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 210.</ref>
+In a mystical view, Tawaf symbolizes humanity's inner journey towards God, and each stage of it holds secrets.<ref>Sahba-ye Hajj, p. 191.</ref> It is said that the [[Kaaba]] is an extension of the [[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 circling the Kaaba, humans become similar to the angels circumambulating the  Divine Throne.<ref>Zumar, 75.</ref><ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 10, p. 172.</ref> At the same time, it is noted that performing it in a group indicates that religion prefers social presence over isolation.<ref>Pish-amad-i bar Farhangnameh Asrar va Ma'arif-e Hajj, vol. 1, p. 210.</ref>
 === The Secret of the Number Seven in Tawaf Rounds ===