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

 *_DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER_*

Yaumul ahad | 1st day of Dhul-Ḥijjah, 1447 AH | Monday, 18th May 2026. *_HISTORICAL CONTEXT AS TO WHY MUSLIMS PERFORM TAWAF (CIRCUMAMBULATION) 7 TIMES DURING HAJJ AND UMRAH_*. BismilLah. 

As we continue with yesterday’s reminder, let us first remember that the blessed first ten days of Dhul-Ḥijjah have begun today. These are among the most virtuous days in the sight of ALLAH Azzawajal, so let us strive to increase in fasting, righteous deeds, remembrance of ALLAH, charity, Qur’an recitation and sincere repentance, while staying away from sins and anything that displeases HIM. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH ﷺ said:

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to ALLAH than these ten days.” — Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī

May ALLAH Azzawajal grant us the ability to make the most of these precious days and accept all our acts of worship. Aameen. Back to our topic;

Why Circle Around the Ka‘bah.

Basically, It symbolizes complete devotion to ALLAH Azzawajal. 

The Ka‘bah is not worshipped itself. Muslims worship ALLAH Azzawajal alone. The Ka‘bah serves as the central direction of unity (Qiblah).

Circling around it symbolizes:

placing ALLAH Azzawajal at the center of life, moving in obedience around HIS command, and showing total submission.

Just as planets orbit a center by ALLAH’S decree, believers spiritually orbit the House dedicated to HIS worship.

Why Seven Times Specifically? To be continued on that tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH. *_May ALLAH Azzawajal keep guiding and protecting us from any satanic influences_*. Aameen.