Quran 2:125 - And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My HOUSE for those who perform
TAWAF(41) and those who are staying [there] for WORSHIP and those who BOW and PROSTRATE [in prayer]."


FOOTNOTE: (41), A form of WORSHIP particular to the Kaabah consisting of going around it in circuits.
SOURCE: The Quran by Saheeh International, page 17.

 

Quran 22:26 - And [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying],
"Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer]
and those who bow and prostrate.

 

Quran 22:29 - Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House."

 

TAWAF: An obligation of Hajj and Umrah, A guide to umrah pilgrimage
-Tawaf is an act of spiritual DEVOTION...
SOURCE: http://www.umrahservices.in/blog/tawaf/

 

Handbook of Hajj: Umra and Hajj - Tawaf:
The DEVOTIONAL act of circumambulating (i.e. walking around) the Kabah while reciting prayers and
supplications is called Tawaf.
Details Of Tawaf - The essentials of Tawaf are as follows:
1) Like any other act of WORSHIP, Tawaf also starts with the intention (niyyah) to perform this act for the sake
of Allah only.
2) Each circuit, or shawt, starts from Hajar ul Aswad with the pilgrim reciting "Bismillah, Allah-o-Akbar" and
performing the Istilam of the SACRED stone.
SOURCE: https://www.soundvision.com/book/handbook-of-hajj-umra-and-hajj

 

Islamic Wisdom: The Ritual of Tawaf
The Tawaf is not just a practice of worship but also an act of devotion that brings the pilgrim closer to Allah.
It’s important to note here that encircling the Holy Ka’abah doesn’t mean Muslims worship the Ka’abah.
Instead, they worship the being that owns the Ka’abah, that is, Allah.
SOURCE: https://mustansarjavaid.medium.com/islamic-wisdom-the-ritual-of-tawaf-630bcef6d991

 

Why is Tawaf Important?
While on umrah and hajj Muslims perform tawaf around kaaba. The Tawaf is not just a practice of WORSHIP
but also an act of devotion that brings the pilgrim closer to Allah.

Why Do Muslims Do Tawaf 7 Times ? Tawaf is an act of WORSHIP and regardless of the type of WORSHIP we perform,

we do not ask why there are to be performed in a certain fashion. We simply perform them because God commanded us

and in a way prescribed and taught by the Holy Prophet.

SOURCE: https://thepilgrim.co/what-is-tawaf/

How to Perform Umrah Step by Step - Step 2. TAWAF
Tawaf means moving around Kabah seven times with respect and DEVOTION. ...
1. Start at the Al Hajar Al Aswad (Black Stone), either
2. Kiss it if you can, if not.
3. Touch it with your right hand, if not
4. Face the Black Stone and POINT AT IT with your right hand
Say: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ, اللّهُ أكبر (In the name of God, God is great)
SOURCE: https://www.labbaikhajjumrah.co.uk/how-to-perform-umrah-step-by-step/

 

Islam Question and Answer: Publication : 10-12-2007
As for the idolatrous mushrik, he is the one who circumambulates rocks or shrines, venerating them, hoping that
they will relieve his distress and answer his prayers, weeping out of fear of them, beseeching them, and seeking
to draw closer to them by means of different acts of worship such as prostration, sacrifices, circumambulation and
supplication. In doing so he is NOT obeying the command of Allaah or the laws of the Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him), rather he is obeying his own whims and desires and the shaytaan.
SOURCE: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/82349/how-can-we-respond-to-those-who-say-that-tawaaf-is-like-worshipping-idols

The circumambulation of the Kaaba is a continuous act of WORSHIP, 24 hours a day throughout the year.

History of Tawaf
During the age of Jahiliyyah, the POLYTHEISTS would perform TAWAF of the Kaaba
SOURCE: https://hajjumrahplanner.com/tawaf/

Sahih al-Bukhari (1649), Book of Pilgrimage (Hajj) Hadith 711
Narrated Ibn Abbas: Allah's Apostle performed Tawaf of the Ka'ba and the Sa'i of Safa and Marwa
so as to show his strength to the pagans.

Sahih Muslim (3028), Vol. 7, Book of Commentary (Tafsir) on the Quran, Hadith 7179
Ibn Abbas reported: During the pre-Islamic days women circumambulated the Ka'ba,...
Classification: Sahih (Authentic), SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/muslim/43/7179

Sahih al-Bukhari (3177), Vol. 4, Book of One-fifth of Booty, Hadith 402
Narrated Abu Huraira: Abu Bakr, on the day of Nahr (i.e. slaughtering of animals for sacrifice), sent me in the
company of others to make this announcement: "After this year, no PAGAN will be allowed to perform the
HAJJ, and none will be allowed to perform the TAWAF of the Ka'ba..." Classification: Sahih (Authentic)
SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/53/402

 

Sahih al-Bukhari (1665), Vol. 2, Book of Pilgrimage (Hajj), Hadith 726
Narrated 'Urwa: During the pre-lslamic period of Ignorance, the people used to perform TAWAF of the Ka'ba naked
except the Hums; and the Hums were Quraish and their offspring. The Hums used to give clothes to the men who
would perform the Tawaf wearing them; and women (of the Hums) used to give clothes to the women who would
perform the Tawaf wearing them. Those to whom the Hums did not give clothes would perform Tawaf round the
Ka'ba naked. Classification: Sahih (Authentic), SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/26/726

 

Jami` at-Tirmidhi (960), Vol. 2, Book of Hajj, Hadith 960
Ibn Abbas narrated that : the Prophet said: "TAWAF around the House is similar to SALAT ...
Classification: Hasan (Good), SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/tirmidhi/9/960

 

Sunan an-Nasa'i (2922), Vol. 3, Book of Hajj, Hadith 2925
It was narrated from Tawus from a man who met the Prophet, that he said: "TAWAF of the House is a
form of SALAH, so speak little." Classification: No Data, SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/nasai/24/2925

 

Sunan an-Nasa'i (2923), Vol. 3, Book of Hajj, Hadith 2926
Abdullah bin Umar said: "Speak little when you are perfoming TAWAF for you are in a state of SALAH".
(Sahih Mawquf), Classification: No Data, SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/nasai/24/2926

 

The History of al-Tabari, "Muhammad at Mecca", Volume VI, Page 77 (Page 126 of 227 in the .pdf)
Subtitle: The First Rituals of Islam Are Prescribed [reference 1157]
Abu Ja'far (al-Tabari): The first of the duties of Islam to be prescribed for Muhammad by God, after that of
confessing God's oneness, disavowing graven images and idols, and repudiating false gods, is said to have
been that of ritual prayer or worship (salat). 123"
FOOTNOTE: "123" The word "SALAT" is commonly translated "prayer," although "worship"
would be more appropriate, since there is virtually no petition or intercession.
SOURCE: https://muslim-library.com/books/2019/05/en_Tabari_Volume_06.pdf

 

Muwatta Imam Malik, Book of Hajj, Hadith 113
Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard that when the Messenger of Allah, ... had finished his TAWAF
of the House, prayed two rakas, and wanted to go to Safa and Marwa, he would salute the corner of the Black
Stone before he left. Classification: No Data. SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/malik/20/113

Sahih al-Bukhari (4287), Vol. 5, Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (Maghaazi), Hadith 583
Narrated Abdullah: When the Prophet entered Mecca on the day of the Conquest, there were 360 idols
around the Ka'ba. The Prophet started striking them with a stick he had in his hand and was saying, "Truth
has come and Falsehood will neither start nor will it reappear. Classification: Sahih (Authentic)
SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/59/583

 

Sahih al-Bukhari (1601), Vol. 2, Book of Pilgrimage (Hajj), Hadith 671
Narrated Ibn Abbas: When Allah's Apostle came to Mecca, he refused to enter the Ka'ba with idols in it. He ordered
(idols to be taken out). So they were taken out. Then he entered the Ka'ba and said Takbir at its corners but did not
offer the prayer in it. Classification: Sahih (Authentic), SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/26/671

 

Sahih al-Bukhari (2478), Vol. 3, Book of Oppressions, Hadith 658
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Masud: The Prophet entered Mecca and there were three hundred-and-sixty idols
around the Ka'ba. He started stabbing the idols with a stick he had in his hand and reciting: "Truth (Islam)
has come and Falsehood (disbelief) has vanished." Classification: Sahih (Authentic)
SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/43/658

Sahih al-Bukhari (6882), Vol. 9, Book of Blood Money, Hadith 21
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet said, "The most hated persons to Allah are three:
(1) A person who deviates from the right conduct, i.e., an EVIL DOER, in the Haram (sanctuaries of Mecca and Medina),
(2) a person who seeks that the traditions of the Pre-lslamic Period of Ignorance, should remain in Islam
(3) and a person who seeks to shed somebody's blood without any right."
Classification: Sahih (Authentic), SOURCE: https://muflihun.com/bukhari/82/21