Najafi Q&A: Circumambulation (Tawaf) Prayer
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Shaykh Bashir al-NajafiTopic: Circumambulation (Tawaf) PrayerMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'AshariyahSection: Acts of Worship#fiqh#najafi#qa
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Is it valid for men to perform the Tawaf prayer at a location where the Maqam Ibrahim is to the left of the worshiper and directly opposite the Hijr Ismail, given that praying in the previous location is prohibited?
Answer
In the name of Allah, if it is not possible to pray behind the Maqam, it is valid to pray wherever it is possible within the Sacred Mosque. Allah knows best.