'A person who circumambulates this House (the Ka'bah) seven times and performs the two Rak'at Salat (of Tawaaf) in the best form possible will have his sins forgiven.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Circumambulating the Ka'bah seven times and performing two rak'ahs in the best way forgives sins.
- In plain terms
- Doing a proper Tawaf with two rak'ahs cleanses sins.
- What can you take from it?
- Perform the described ritual correctly for forgiveness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the ritual symbolize?
- How does intention affect forgiveness?
Another view
Forgiveness is also linked to repentance beyond ritual.
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