SECTION 3
Tawaaf & Safa, Marwah
Now that you have entered the Musjid-ul-Haraam, and Jama’at
is not in progress and if there is no risk of missing the Sunnah or the Fard or
Witr, then first perform Tawaaf, as the Kaaba is the powerful light and you are
like a moth attracted to this light. Have you not seen how the moth sacrifices
itself going around the flame, likewise, you should also be prepared to
sacrifice yourself (in worship). First let us present a diagram of the
Sanctified Haram, so all that which is being explained may be well understood.
Musjid-ul-Haraam is
an extensive circular surrounding. Along its sides are numerous openings and
entry and exit doors. In the centre, is the Mataaf, which is a circular area on which are placed marbled tiles.
In the centre of this, is the Holy
Kaaba. In the time of the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم,
it was the same. On the eastern end of the Musjid-ul-Haram is the Baabus Salaam which
is an ancient door. The corner pillar of the building, where the two walls meet
is known as ‘Zaawia’.
Similarly, AD and BD are joined at a common point ‘D’. This
is knows as Rukn-e-Zaawia
There are 4 pillars of the Holy Kaaba:
Rukn-e-Aswad: is
the pillar situated in the South Eastern corner. In it is placed the
‘Sang-e-Aswad’ (The Black Stone), which is above ground level.
Rukn-e-Iraqi: is
the pillar situated on one side, almost in the North Eastern corner. The door
of the Holy Kaaba, is situated in the centre of both the pillars on the Eastern
wall, and is raised above ground level. Multazam:
is a portion of the very same Eastern
wall, which extends from the Rukn-e-Aswad
to the door of the Kaaba.
Rukn-e-Shaami: is
the pillar situated in the North Western corner. In it, is the Mezaab-e-Rahmat which
is a gold drain (situated on the Kaaba). This is fixed onto the roof of the
Northern wall, between Rukn-e-Shaami and Rukn-e-Iraqi.
The Hateem: is
also in the direction of the same Northern wall. This piece of ground (Hateem)
was part of the Holy Kaaba. During the days of Ignorance, the Quraish renovated
the Holy Kaaba. Due to a shortage of finance, they left out this portion of the
Kaaba Muazzamah. They instead built a small wall in the shape of a bow around
it, and one entry and exit door on either side. The Muslims are fortunate that they
are able to enter the Hateem, because to enter the Hateem is to enter the Holy
Kaaba, and Alhumdulillah the opportunity of entering into the Hateem is
possible and it is accessible.
Rukn-e-Yamaani: is
situated in the South Western direction of the Musjid.
Mustahjar: is that portion
of the western wall, which is opposite the Multazam and between Rukn-e-Yamaani
and Rukn-e-Iraqi.
Mustahjaab: is
the southern wall which is between Rukn-e-Aswad and Rukn-e-Yamaani. Here 70 000
Angels are appointed to say Aameen to ones Duas. This humble servant has named
it Mustahjaab.
Maqaam-e-Ebrahim: In
front of the Door of the Holy Kaaba, this stone is placed in a dome like glass casing.
Hazrat Ebrahim علیہ السلام stood
on this stone and constructed the Holy Kaaba. On it is embedded the footprint
of Hazrat Ebrahim علیہ السلام which
is present even up to this day, and which Almighty Allah has proclaimed as
being one of His Signs. The Well of Zam Zam
is South of it in the Musjid Shareef.
Baabus Safa: From
amongst the Doors of the Musjid Shareef, there is one Door which when exiting
from leads to the ‘Mount Safa’. Safa was a mountain which was South of the Holy Kaaba, and
has been hidden in the ground. Now, in the direction of the Qibla, a terrace
has been constructed there, with stairs for climbing, and ‘Mount Marwah’,
the other mountain for which also a terrace which faces the Qibla has been
built, with stairs to climb. The area between Safa and Marwah now has a
marketplace. When walking from Safa, there are shops on the right hand side,
and on the left hand side, is the area of the Musjid-e-Haraam. (Nowadays, the
area to the right of Safa is enclosed. Actually the entire Safa and Marwah is
now inside an almost enclosed area. That which has been mentioned above was in
the time of Aala Hazrat) Milain Akhdarain: refers to two green stones fixed onto the wall in the centre
of the distance (of Safa Marwah), just as stones are placed in the beginning of
a mile. (Nowadays, there are two green lights there to symbolise the Milain
Akhdarain) Mas’a: is
that distance which is between these two pillars. (It is Sunnah to run in this
area) All these settings and facts should be well memorized from this booklet,
so that there will be no need to go there and continuously query (concerning
these important facts).
A person unaware of these facts is like a blind person, and
a person with knowledge of this is like a person who can see clearly. Now that
you are aware of all these facts, take the name of your Creator and commence
with your Tawaaf.
1. Before commencing with the Tawaaf, the men should make ‘Iztiba’ in other words
they should take the upper sheet of the Ehraam under the right arm and bring it
over the left shoulder. Leave the right shoulder bare, and put both ends of the
upper sheet on the left shoulder.
2. Now facing the Holy Kaaba, standing on the right of the
Hajr-e-Aswad, on the side of Rukn-e-Yamaani, stand close to the Hajr-e-Aswad in
this manner, that the entire stone is on your right hand side, then make the
Niyyah of Tawaaf:
Allahuma Ureedu Tawaafa Baitikal Muhar'rama Fayas'sir
hu li Wa Taqab'balhu min'ni
3. After this Niyyah, facing the Kaaba, walk towards your
right side. When in line with the Black Stone (And this can be done in a short
movement) raise your hands up to you ears, in this manner that the palms of the
hands face the Hajr-e-Aswad and then say:
Bismillahi Wal Hamdu lillahi Wal laahu Akbar, Was Salaatu
was Salaamu Ala Rasoolillaahi
4. If one gets the opportunity, then place both palms on the
Hajr-e-Aswad, and place the face between the hands, and kiss it in such a
manner, that no sound is made. Do this 3 times. If this opportunity is
obtained, then this is a great blessing. Undoubtedly, your Nabi Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم kissed
it (the Black Stone) and kept his blessed face on it. It is very blessed and a
good fortune if your face touches this place. If the crowd of people is too
massive, then neither should you cause any discomfort or injury to anyone else,
nor allow yourself to be hurt and trampled. Alternatively, touch it with the
hands only, and if this not possible then touch it with a stick, and if even
this is not possible then gesture by raising the hands towards it, and kiss the
hands. Is it not sufficient that you are seeing the place that was touched by
the Blessed face of the Prophet صلی اللہ
تعالی علیہ وسلم?
5. Recite:
Allahuma Imaanan bika Wat Tibaa'an lis sunnata bi Nabiyyika
Muhammadin sallal laahu ta'aala alaihi was salama
Now, whilst reading this, go forth towards the Kaaba. When
passing in front of the Hajr-e-Aswad, straighten yourself in this manner that
you walk with the Kaaba on your left hand side, not causing discomfort to anyone
else.
6. Men should walk making Ramal, in other words walk briskly
taking short steps and holding out the shoulders, like the way strong wrestlers
usually walk. They should neither jump nor run. If the crowd is too much and
there is fear of hurting yourself or another person, then discontinue Ramal for
that moment.
7. When performing Tawaaf, the closer to the Kaaba you get,
the better it is. However, one should not get so close that the clothes start
to rub against the edge of the walls. If due to the crowds, Ramal is not
possible, then in this case it is better to do so from a distance.
8. One should make Dua, when passing in front of Multazam,
Rukn-e-Iraqi, Mezaab-e-Rahmat and Rukn-e-Shaami. For each one, there are
special Duasprescribed which have been quoted in Jawaahirul Bayaan Shareef. All
these Duas are difficult to read, thus recite that which has been promised
acceptance and greatness by Rasoolullah صلی اللہ
تعالی علیہ وسلم. Here and on all occasions,
in place of the Dua, read that which is the best, and that is to send Durood
and Salaams upon the Beloved Rasool صلی اللہ
تعالی علیہ وسلم. The Holy Prophet
صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم has
stated,
If you do this, then Allah will
fulfil all your needs and forgive all your sins
9. In Tawaaf, do not stop reciting any Dua or Durood. Even
while walking, one should recite Dua and Durood.
10. Do not scream loudly when reciting Duas and Durood like
the Matoofs (Guides that help people there) read. Recite softly in a manner
whereby the sound reaches your own ears.
11. When reaching Rukn-e-Yamaani, then reach out and touch
it with both hands or with the right hand, and not only with the left hand and
if you wish, you may also kiss it. If this is not possible here, you should not
touch it with a stick or point towards it and kiss the hands.
12. As you pass here, you will approach Mustahjaab, where 70
000 Angels are saying Aameen on your Duas. Here you should read all your Duas
and you should make Duas with the intention of sawaab for all your families and
friends and for this humble servant (Aala Hazrat) as well, recitation of Durood
is sufficient.
13. Now, when you when you return to Hajr-e-Aswad, then you
have completed one circuit. In this very manner, complete 7 circuits, and there
is no need for Niyyah in the other circuits as this has already been made in
the first circuit. Ramal should only be done in the first 3 circuits and the
others should be done calmly, without stretching out the arms etc.
14. When the 7 circuits have been completed, then kiss the
Hajr-e-Aswad, or point towards it with a stick or hands as it has been
explained earlier on.
15. After the Tawaaf, approach the Maqaam-e-Ebrahim and
recite the verse:
After this perform 2 Raka’ats of Salaah for Tawaaf, which is
Waajib. Read from Qul Yaa to Qulhuwallah. If the time is in the disallowed
period, i.e. the exact time of dawn, time of Zawaal and after Asr till setting of
the sun, then it should be read after this time expires. After these Raka’ats,
recite Dua. Here is a Dua which has been mentioned in the Hadith, and which has
great benefits attributed to it:
Allahumma In'naka Ta'lamu Sir'ri wa Alaaniyati Faqbal
Ma'zirati Wa Ta'lamu Haajati Fa'tini Su'ali wa Ta'lamu Ma fi Nafsi Fagh firli
Zunoobi. Allahumma In'ni As'aluka Imaanan Yubaashiru Qalbi wa Yaqeenan Saadiqan
Hata A'lama An'nahu La Yuseebuni il'la Ma Katabta li Wa Arda minal Ma'eeshat
Bima Qasamta li Ya Arhamar Raahimeen.
In the Hadith it has been stated that Almighty Allah says, ‘Whosoever makes this Dua, I will forgive his sins,
take away his sorrows, take him out of his dependency, give him more prosperity
in his business than all other business people, and the world will be forced to
come to him, to such an extent that he will not desire it.’
16. Now return to the Multazam and put your arms across it
close to the stone and touch it with your chest and stomach and even touch it
with the right side of your face, and sometimes with the left side of your face.
Then raise both your hands high and spread them on the wall or touch it in a
manner whereby the right hand faces its door and the left hand faces the
Sang-e- Aswad. The following Dua should then be recited at this point:
Ya Waajidu Ya Maajidu La Tazil An'ni Ne'matan An'amta
bihaa Alay'ya
It has been stated in the Hadith, ‘Whenever I desire I see Jibra’eel (alaihis salaam)
hugging the Multazam making this Dua.’
17. Then approach the Well of Zam Zam and if possible, pull
up one bucket. If this is not possible, then take it from those distributing
it. Then face the Kaaba and in 3 breaths drink as much as you can drink. Every
time, commence with Bismillah and end with Alhumdulillah. The remaining water
should be rubbed on the body, and when drinking Zam Zam, make Dua since Dua is
accepted during this time. Rasoolullah صلی اللہ
تعالی علیہ وسلم has
stated, ‘For whatever intention one drinks
Zam Zam, it is for that.’
Over here, recite Dua-e-Jaame. You should drink Zam Zam as
often as possible whilst you are in Makkah Muazzamah. Drink to be protected
from the thirst of Qiyaamah, drink with the intention of being spared from the
punishment of the grave, for increasing the love of the Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم,
for abundance in sustenance, for the cure of illnesses, for gaining knowledge
and for all good needs etc.
18. When drinking there (i.e. when drinking Zam Zam), drink
a full stomach. It has been mentioned in the Hadith that, ‘The difference between us and the Munafiqs is that
they do not drink a full stomach of Zam Zam.’
19. Also try to look into the well of Zam Zam as it has been
stated in the Hadith that it is a means of getting rid of Hypocrisy. (Unfortunately nowadays, the well of Zam Zam has been
sealed off to the general public and to look inside or draw water from it by
your self is not possible)
20. If there is no difficulty such as tiredness etc, then either
commence immediately, or take a little rest, and then proceed to Safa Marwah to
perform the Sa’ee. In doing so, return to Hajr-e-Aswad and like you did before,
read Takbeer etc. and kiss it or perform the routine explained earlier. From
Baabus Safa, immediately proceed towards Safa. When exiting the door, take the
left foot out first and then place the right foot into the shoe. This is the
manner for exiting any Musjid.
21. Engrossed in Durood, climb the stairs of Safa at a height
from where the Kaaba is visible, and this is visible from the first stair. Then
facing the Kaaba, like in Dua, raise both hands up to the shoulders and make Tasbeeh
and Tahleel, and recite Durood and Dua for an extended period as it is a place
of acceptance. You should also recite Dua-e-Jaame here. Whilst reciting Zikr
and Durood Shareef, proceed towards Marwah. 22. When approaching the first
column (green light), the men should begin to run (They should not run so fast
that they cause harm to anyone else) until the second green column (green
light) and all Duas should be made between these two columns (lights).
The Dua here is:
Rab’bigh Firli War Ham Wa Antal
A’az’zul Akram
23. After passing the second column, slow down again until
you reach Marwah. Stand on the first step or close to it in Marwah and due to
the Kaaba being blocked by any buildings etc. turn towards the Kaaba and do as
you did at Safa. This is now one circuit. (In
other words one will go from Safa to Marwah, then back to Safa. Every time you
go back to Safa you have completed 2 Circuits. The Last will be from Safa and will
end at Marwah)
24. Continue going back and forth from Safa to Marwah till
you have done 7 circuits. The 7th circuit should end at Marwah. Every circuit
should be done in this manner. This is known as Sa’ee. It should be known that
Umrah is only the name of the actions of Tawaaf and Sa’ee, even for those doing
Tamut’tu and Qiraan. For those doing Ifraad, this is ‘Tawaaf-e-Qudoom’. This is
for the respect of the Haram.
25. Qaarin, The person who intended Qiraan should make a
further Tawaaf and Sa’ee with the intention of Tawaaf-e-Qudoom.
26. The Qaarin as well as the Mufrid, meaning the one who
intended Ifraad, should remain in Makkah with Ehraam, by saying Labaik. Their
Labaik stops on the 10th, at time of pelting the Jamraat (shaitaan). Only then
will they come out of the Ehraam. This will be explained in detail further in
the book. The Mutamatti meaning, the person performing Tamut’tu and the Mu’tamir,
meaning the one who is performing simplyUmrah should discontinue Labaik
immediately after the first Tawaaf of the Kaaba Muazzamah is completed, upto
the kissing of Sang-e-Aswad. After Tawaaf and Sa’ee, as explained, they should
perform Halaq (men should remove the hair and women should trim the hair
slightly, i.e. equal to a finger joint) and then come out of Ehraam. If the one
performing Tamut’tu desires, then he may stay without Ehraam until the 8th of
Zil Hijjah, but it is better to tie the Ehraam of Hajj early. If one does not
consider this, that the days are many, these restrictions will not be constant.
Note: In
Tawaaf-e-Qudoom, Iztiba, Ramal, and Sa’ee of Safa Marwah is not necessary, but
if it is not done now, then it must be done in Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah, as the Tawaaf
of Hajj is Fard, and this will be explained later on Insha Allah. In
Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah all these actions must be completed, but during this time the
crowd will be massive. It will not be surprising if one does not get the
opportunity to make Ramal, or run at Mas’a. If these were already completed in
the beginning, then there is no need for it in this Tawaaf. Thus, I have kept
them absolute when explaining the sequence.
27. Those performing Ifraad and Qiraan have completed the
Tawaaf and Sa’ee of Hajj in the Tawaaf-e-Qudoom. Those performing Tamut’tu have
actually only completed the Tawaaf and Sa’ee of Umrah. The Ramal and Sa’ee of
Hajj will not be fulfilled by this, as there is no Tawaaf-e-Qudoom for them, as
is in the case of the Qaarin, whereby he may perform these actions and in doing
so, he is released from this, as he has completed what is upon him. However, if
the Mutamatti also wishes to perform these actions early and be relieved of it,
then when he ties the Ehraam or Hajj, he should perform a Nafil Tawaaf, and in
it, he should perform Ramal and Sa’ee. Now he does not have to fulfil these in
Tawaaf-e- Ziyaarah.
28. Now all Hujaaj (be he a Qaarin, Mutamatti or Mufrid)
will be in waiting in Makkah Muazzamah, for the 8th of Zil Hijjah to go to
Mina. Whilst waiting, make as many Tawaaf as possible, without Iztiba, Ramal
and Sa’ee. This is the best Ibaadat for those who come from outside (i.e.
foreign Hujaaj). After every 7 circuits, 2 Raka’ats Namaaz should be read at Maqaam-e-Ebrahim.
29. Now, when returning from Mina, no matter how many times
your sight falls upon the Holy Kaaba, you say thrice:
La ilaaha il'lal laahu Allahu
Akbar
Thereafter, send Durood in abundance upon Nabi Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم and
make Dua, as this is a time of acceptance.
30. Even if one is making Nafil Tawaaf, the following actions
are Haraam (prohibited):
30.1. To make Tawaaf without wudu
30.2. For one quarter of any of the satr (hidden portion of
the body) to be exposed e.g. the thigh (of a male), or the ear of a female etc.
30.3. To make Tawaaf whilst riding, or whilst being carried
by someone, or whilst on some ones shoulders, without a valid reason.
30.4. To drag yourself whilst sitting, or to walk on the knees,
without a valid reason.
30.5. To make Tawaaf in the opposite direction, with the
Kaaba being on your right.
30.6. To pass from inside the Hateem during the Tawaaf.
30.7. To perform less than 7 circuits.
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