7طواف الإفاضةTawaf al-Ifadah

HajjMasjid al-Haram, around the Kaaba, MakkahDay 10 of Dhul Hijjah (can be delayed until the 12th)

Tawaf al-Ifadah (also called Tawaf al-Ziyarah) is a fundamental pillar of Hajj. The pilgrim performs seven circuits around the Kaaba, starting from the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). This Tawaf is followed by Sa'i between Safa and Marwa (seven times) if it was not performed earlier. After completing this Tawaf, the state of Ihram is fully lifted and all previously prohibited acts become permissible again.

Duas & Supplications

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.

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

1This Tawaf can be performed on the 10th, 11th, or 12th — choose a less crowded time.
2Recite the dua between Rukn Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad in each circuit.
3Perform two raka'at behind Maqam Ibrahim after completing the Tawaf.
4Drink Zamzam water after praying.