HAJJ TERMS AND MEANING: What is Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah?

Ifaadhah in Arabic means returning or going forth in great number. When it is used with the pilgrims, it has two meanings:

–   To proceed hurriedly from ‘Arafah to Al-Muzdalifah.

–   To return from Mina to Makkah on the Day of An-Nahr.

Technically speaking, Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah is the Tawaaf that is carried out after return from ‘Arafah on the day of An-Nahr. It is one of the obligatory acts of Hajj, and is called Rukn Al-Hajj.