2الطوافTawaf

UmrahAround the Kaaba, Masjid al-Haram, Makkah30 minutes to 2 hours depending on crowd

Tawaf consists of seven counter-clockwise circuits around the Kaaba, beginning and ending at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). Upon entering Masjid al-Haram, the pilgrim recites the dua for entering the mosque. Men perform Idtiba (exposing the right shoulder) during this Tawaf, and Raml (walking briskly) during the first three circuits. The pilgrim touches or points to the Black Stone at the start of each circuit, saying "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar."

Duas & Supplications

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Transliteration

Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik

Translation

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy (said when entering Masjid al-Haram).

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar

Translation

Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire (recited between Rukn Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad).

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration

Bismillah, Allahu Akbar

Translation

In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest (said when touching or pointing at the Black Stone).

Practical Tips

1Start each circuit at the Black Stone line (green light marker on the wall).
2Between Rukn Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad, recite "Rabbana atina..." every circuit.
3After Tawaf, pray two raka'at behind Maqam Ibrahim (or anywhere in the mosque if crowded).
4Drink Zamzam water after completing the two raka'at.