A woman who is not able to perform Tawaaf and its' Salaat...

A woman who is not able to perform Tawaaf and its' Salaat because of Haiz or Nifas, and is also unable to do Ghusl, will do Tayammum instead of Ghusl and perform the Tawaaf and its' Salaat. It is Ahwat (recommended) that she appoint a Naib who would do these A'amaal on her behalf. The body and clothes must be Tahira. Even small stains or dots of blood that are permissible in daily prayers are not allowed in Tawaaf.

However, if you have a boil or a wound, which persistently bleeds, and it cannot be removed from the body or the dress, then it is permissible. Private parts must be adequately covered during Tawaaf, the same as is done in Salaat. The clothes of Ihram must not be Ghasbi (as already explained under Ihram). For men only: Men must have been circumcised before Tawaaf can be valid. This includes sensible boys as well.

It is Ahwat (recommended) that younger boys, who are not even able to wear Ihram by themselves be also circumcised. Mustahab (Sunnat) Acts of Tawaaf To recite Dhikar Quran, Salawaat or Dua during Tawaaf. To be barefoot. To take short steps, walking with total calm and composure, portraying full reverence. To avoid useless talks and movements. To close your eyes during Tawaaf (if possible). To do Tawaaf at dhohar time (mid-day hours if possible). To remain nearer to Ka'aba.

To salute Hajarul Aswad in every round, by raising your palms towards it and reciting "Bismillahi, Allahu Akbar" and after your Tawaaf is complete to try and kiss Hajarul Aswad without causing inconvenience to other people by way of pushing etc.

At the Mustajar, the back wall of Ka'aba near Rukne Yamani, it is Mustahab to stand there on the seventh round and raise your hands in dua and supplication, to touch the wall with your cheek and body, in all humility and with confessions of sins, seeking forgiveness. It is also a place to pray Haajat. There will be thousands of people doing Tawaaf and the best place to enter into the crowd is from somewhere near Hajre Ismail and slowly working your way into the crowd.

The first cycle will commence from Hajarul Aswad. Try to be as close as possible near the walls of the Ka'aba. When you reach Rukne Yamani, you should start making your Niyyat. Tawaaf of Khana al-Ka’aba Niyyat: “I am going round this Ka’aba seven times for Umra al-Mufradah Qurbatan Ilallah.” How to do Tawaaf The starting and ending point of each circuit during Tawaaf is Hajarul-Aswad.