At each circuit
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Bismillah wa Allahu akbar
In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.
Said facing the Black Stone
Performing the circuits
Face the Black Stone, say 'Bismillah, Allahu akbar' and begin. Keep the Ka'bah on your left and complete seven circuits.
Men uncover the right shoulder (idtiba) and walk briskly in the first three circuits (ramal) where the crowd allows.
After Tawaf
Cover the shoulder, pray two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim reciting Surah al-Kafirun and al-Ikhlas, then drink Zamzam.
Supplications
Between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina 'adhab al-nar
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Sunan Abu Dawud 1892
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I have wudu for Tawaf?
The majority of scholars require purity for Tawaf, as it resembles prayer. Renew wudu if it breaks and resume.
Do I have to kiss the Black Stone?
No. If crowds prevent it, point towards it with your right hand and say the takbir. Do not harm others to reach it.