During Hajj, Muslims perform Tawaf, which involves circumambulating the Kaaba, seven times in total. This is done twice during the pilgrimage: first as part of the Umrah (which can be performed at the beginning of Hajj) and again as part of the Hajj rituals. Each circuit is made in a counterclockwise direction, starting from the Black Stone. Tawaf is a significant act of worship and devotion for pilgrims.
People circle the Kaaba seven times during the Tawaf, which is a ritual performed by Muslims during the Hajj pilgrimage and Umrah. The Tawaf involves walking counterclockwise around the Kaaba, starting from the Black Stone, and is an essential part of these religious observances. Each circuit is completed with the intention of seeking closeness to Allah.
The tawaf of the Holy Ka'ba is performed by Muslims as part of the pilgrimage known as Hajj. The Ka'ba is a sacred structure located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is a focal point of worship in Islam. The tawaf consists of circling the Ka'ba seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
It is ritual worship that commanded by God and His prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that no one can debate about. However, it may be explanined such that by tawaf seven time around Kaaba as like ascending the seven skies to be closer to God.
the reason muslims walk around the kabah 7 times because it is an obligation to show respect to the prophet ibrahim. This is called tawaf Hope fully this helped you
When Muslims visit the Kaaba, they circle it counterclockwise seven times, while offering supplications to God. This ritual is called "tawaf." If possible, Muslims may pause in their tawaf to kiss or touch the Black Stone, an ancient stone set into one corner of the Kaaba, which is, itself, made of stone. Muslims touch or kiss the black stone because it was a practice of Prophet Muhammad, God bless him and grant him peace, but it is not required. After having completed tawaf, Muslims face the Kaabah and offer two rakats (units) of salat (formal prayer.) They also may drink water from the Zamzam well, and offer supplications (personal prayers) of repentance and asking for help. Tawaf may be performed as an act of worship in itself, or it may be offered as part of either Umrah (minor pilgrimmage) or Hajj (major pilgrimmage.)
Arrive at the Ka'bah and circle it seven times in an anti- clockwise movement. Some even try to kiss or touch the Black Stone. (Tawaf)Run between the two Hills, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. (Sa'y). You do this four times this way and three times the other way.
Muslims go around the Ka'abah seven times in an anti-clockwise motion because this is what prophet Muhammad did (Peace be upon Him). Muslims follow in the footsteps of Muhammad. Muslims also do this because Allah revealed this is what is required of Hajj. Going around the Ka'abah is often called Tawaf.
It is kind of ritual worships and prayers that we don't ask why to be done this way. Otherwise, you ask also why Hajj is done is specific days of the year and not other days or why fasting is in Ramadan and not in another month, etc.
What you termed as "the old temple" in Mecca is not really a temple. It is regarded as the House of Allah where Muslims face when they pray to Allah. It is called the "Kaabah". Muslims all over the world will face towards the 'Kaabah' when they perform their prayers. Muslims also circle the Kaabah seven times anticlockwise when the perform the ritual 'Tawaf' during the Hajj season as one of the seven mandatory acts of the Total Hajj Pilgrimage.
Muslim pilgrims perform the Tawaf ritual by circling the Kaaba in a counterclockwise direction seven times as a show of devotion to God. Kissing the Black Stone is an act of reverence and humility, symbolizing unity with fellow believers and seeking blessings from Allah. It is a practice that dates back to the time of Prophet Muhammad.
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