Tawaf-e-Qudoom is the first Tawaf performed upon entering Masjid al-Haram by those performing Hajj Qiran or Ifraad. It is also known as the Tawaf of arrival.
There are seven types of Tawaf; 1. Tawaf-ul-Qudoom: It is performed when a person arrived at Makkah whether for Hajj, Umrah, Business or a visit. 2. Tawaf-ul-Ziarah: It is also called Tawaf-ul-Rukn or Tawaf-ul-Hajj. It is performed by all pilgrims who are undertaking the Hajj. This Tawaf is mandatory 3. Tawaf-ul-Wada (Tawaf-e-Sadr): It is a farewell Tawaf and performed as a final ritual of Hajj when a pilgrim leaving Makkah. 4. Tawaf-ul-Nafl: Tawaf-ul-Nafl is an optional tawaf but it is better than performing a nafl salaat. It can be performed at any time and as desired. 5. Tawaf-ul-Umrah: Tawaf-ul-Umrah is a part of Umrah and performed as a ritual of Umrah. It is obligatory for the one who performs Umrah. 6. Tawaf-ul-Nazr: If a person pledged that he will perform Tawaf if his desire is fulfilled by Allah. Then, he must have to perform this Tawaf if Allah fulfills that desire. 7. Tawaf-ul-Tahiyaah: After Tawaf, the person has to offer two units behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim (if possible, otherwise they may offer that two units prayer anywhere in the mosque). | 