Hajj Glossary: Commonly used Arabic terms for Hajj (Part 3)
| Tawaf Al-Ifadah | The Tawaf performed by the pilgrim on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah as the last formal rite of Hajj in Makkah after changing into street clothes. Also called Tawaf Az-Ziyarah. |
| Tawaf An-Nafl | A devotional Tawaf that may be performed any time. |
| Tawaf Al-Qudum | The initial Tawaf performed by the pilgrim upon entering Al- Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah pursuant upon his intention for Hajj. |
| Tawaf Al-`Umrah | The Tawaf performed as a rite of `Umrah. |
| Tawaf Al-Wada ` | The Farewell Tawaf performed by the pilgrim just before leaving Makkah for his next destination. |
| `Umrah | A set of religious and devotional rites performed in Makkah. `Umrah, or lesser Hajj, can be performed at any time of the year and, unlike Hajj, does not involve the rites at Mina, Muzdalifah, and `Arafah. |
| Waqfah | The ritual of standing before Allah at the Mount of Mercy in `Arafah. It is a central rite of Hajj. |
| Wudu’ | The ablution that is performed prior to ritual Prayer. |
| Ziyarah | A visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, usually before or after hajj or `Umrah. It is not a part of the Hajj or `Umrah rites, but many pilgrims include this visit in their journey. |
| Zamzam | The spring of water that sprang forth miraculously under the feet of the infant Isma`il (peace and blessings be upon him) during his mother’s frantic search for water between Safa and Marwah. Zamzam is now enclosed in a marble chamber in the Ka`bah. |
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