Chapter on Forgetfulness During Circumambulation (tawaf)

It is narrated from Abu Ayyub, who said: I said to Abu Abdullah عليه السلام, "A man performed eight rounds of tawaf for the obligatory tawaf." Imam عليه السلام said: "Let him add six more rounds to complete fourteen, then pray four rak‘ahs." In another narration: "The obligatory tawaf is the second set of seven rounds, and the first two rak‘ahs are for the obligatory tawaf. The other two rak‘ahs and the first set of tawaf are voluntary."

In a narration from al-Qasim ibn Muhammad, from Ali ibn Abi Hamzah, from Abu Abdullah عليه السلام, it is reported: Imam عليه السلام was asked in my presence about a man who performed eight rounds of tawaf around the Kaaba. Imam عليه السلام said: "Was it a voluntary tawaf or an obligatory one?" The man replied: "It was obligatory." Imam عليه السلام said: "He should add six more rounds. When he finishes, he should pray two rak‘ahs at the Maqam of Ibrahim عليه السلام, then proceed to Safa and Marwa and perform sa‘i between them. Once he finishes, he should pray another two rak‘ahs. In this way, his tawaf will include both a voluntary and an obligatory tawaf."

It is narrated from al-Hasan ibn Atiyyah, who said: Sulayman ibn Khalid, while I was with him, asked Abu Abdullah عليه السلام about a man who performed six rounds of tawaf around the Kaaba. Abu Abdullah عليه السلام said: "How does he perform six rounds?" Sulayman replied: "He faced the Black Stone, said 'Allahu Akbar,' and counted one." Imam عليه السلام said: "He should complete one more round." Sulayman then asked: "What if he missed this and returned to his family?" Imam عليه السلام said: "He should arrange for someone to perform the remaining round on his behalf."

It is narrated from Rifa‘ah that Imam عليه السلام said regarding a man who does not know whether he performed six or seven rounds of tawaf: "He should act based on what he is certain of."

It was asked: Regarding a man who does not know whether he has performed three or four rounds of tawaf. Imam عليه السلام said: "Was it a voluntary tawaf or an obligatory one?" The questioner replied: "Please answer for both cases." Imam عليه السلام said: "If it was a voluntary tawaf, you may continue from wherever you choose. If it was an obligatory tawaf, you must repeat the entire tawaf. If you performed an obligatory tawaf and are unsure whether you completed six or seven rounds, repeat your tawaf. However, if you have already left and missed the chance to repeat it, there is no obligation upon you."