If you are performing Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba) and the call to congregational prayer (Iqaamah) is made, you should stop your Tawaf and join the prayer.
Based on the provided guidance:
When the Iqaamah is called while you are in the middle of your Tawaf (or Sa'y between Safa and Marwah), the correct procedure is straightforward and designed to prioritize the congregational prayer.
- Discontinue Tawaf: Immediately stop performing Tawaf, regardless of which round you are on.
- Join the Congregation: Proceed to pray with the congregation.
- Continue After Prayer: Once the prayer is finished, you should return to the point in your Tawaf where you stopped.
- Resume from Where You Left Off: Continue your Tawaf from that specific point. You do not need to start the entire Tawaf over again.
This process ensures you do not miss the congregational prayer while allowing you to complete your Tawaf without requiring a full restart.
Actions When Prayer Starts During Tawaf
Here's a simple breakdown of the steps to take:
| Event | Action |
|---|---|
| Iqaamah is called | Stop performing Tawaf |
| Prayer is performed | Join the congregational prayer |
| Prayer concludes | Return to the point where you stopped |
| Continue Tawaf | Resume Tawaf from that specific point |
| Do not | Start Tawaf over again |
This method is explicitly supported by guidance on the matter. As stated in the reference: "If someone starts the Tawaaf or Sa'y and then the Iqaamah (call for prayer) is called before he completes it, he should discontinue his Tawaaf or Sa'y and pray with the congregation; when he finishes the prayer he continues his Tawaaf or Sa'y from where he left off and he does not start anew."
Adhering to this guidance ensures that you fulfill both the obligation of prayer with the congregation and complete your Tawaf correctly.
