HISTORICAL CONTEXT AS TO WHY MUSLIMS PERFORM TAWAF (CIRCUMAMBULATION) 7 TIMES DURING HAJJ AND UMRAH

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Yaumul ahad | 30th day of Dhul-Qa'dah, 1447 AH | Sunday, 17th May 2026. *_HISTORICAL CONTEXT AS TO WHY MUSLIMS PERFORM TAWAF (CIRCUMAMBULATION) 7 TIMES DURING HAJJ AND UMRAH_*. BismilLah. 

Assalaamu 'Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islaam, I write to inform you that, in shaa ALLAH, our Qur'ān Studies Series will be temporarily suspended effective today till after Hajj. During this period, I will endeavour to share educational content pertaining to the blessed rites of Ḥajj. Please note that all communications will be paused from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul-Ḥijjah, as I will be fully engaged in the performance of the Ḥajj rituals, by the grace of ALLAH Azzawajal. I humbly request that you remember me in your du'ās, and I sincerely pledge to remember each and every one of you in mine, in shaa ALLAH. Jazākumullāhu Khayran. Back to our topic. 

The circling of the Ka‘bah seven times in Hajj and ‘Umrah is called Ṭawāf. It is one of the most spiritually powerful acts in Islam and carries deep historical, theological, and symbolic meanings rooted in revelation, the legacy of Prophets, and worship of ALLAH Azzawajal alone. 

The Historical Origin of Ṭawāf.

1. The Ka‘bah was built for the worship of THE ONLY ONE GOD.

ALLAH  Azzawajal says:

“Indeed, the first House established for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah),  blessed and a guidance for the worlds.” — Qur’an 3:96.

According to Islamic tradition, the foundations of the Ka‘bah go back to Prophet Adam peace be upon him, but it was later rebuilt by Prophet Ibrahim(Abraham) peace be upon him and his son Prophet Ismail peace be upon him under ALLAH’S command.

ALLAH Azzawajal says:

“And [mention] when Ibrahim and Ismail were raising the foundations of the House…” — Qur’an 2:127.

After building it, Ibrahim (A.S) was commanded to call humanity to pilgrimage: ALLAH Azzawajal says;

“And proclaim to mankind the Hajj…” — Qur’an 22:27.

Ṭawāf therefore connects Muslims directly to the worship established by Ibrahim (Alaihi Salaam). Why Circle Around the Ka‘bah? To be continued tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH. *_May ALLAH Azzawajal keep guiding and protecting us from any satanic influences_*. Aameen.