Every time you are going to do Hajj or Umrah, you have to make Tawaf. Because it is one of the most important rituals of pilgrimage. Without it, your pilgrimage is incomplete and will be not valid before Allah. The article “Can I wear shoes during Tawaf?” will answer some rulings about circumambulation while wearing shoes.
Shoes are the elements of footwear that cover the feet with ankles. These are the outer covering for human feet and are typically made of leather with a thick or stiff heel and sole. Shoes generally can be worn with socks.
Note: If one of you has a question about wearing Shoes During Umrah, just follow this topic for compliance according to the Sharia law point of view; Can You Wear Shoes During Umrah?
Ruling on doing Tawaf while wearing shoes
One can perform Tawaf in shoes or without. According to numerous narrations, any footwear that does not cover the ankle can be worn during Tawaf. If you are using shoes then they should be easy and comfortable to walk in Tawaf and Sa’i rituals. If your shoes are clean, you are allowed to perform them while wearing them.
According to scholars of Islam, if the shoes are clean, it is acceptable to perform Tawaf and Sa’i. Make sure they are clean before entering Masjid al-Haram because you have to perform Tawaf here and also Sa’i (a ritual that is performed between two hills Safa and Marwah).
If you are careless about avoiding impurities, then performing Tawaf after wearing shoes is not the right one. The spiritual journey of Umrah requires the cleanliness of the body, soul, Ihram, and shoes. Praying is permitted while wearing clean shoes by Umrah participants.
Tawaf while wearing shoes
Notably, there are no restrictions on the wearing of sandals, or shoes, except khufoof. The wearing of shoes while performing the Umrah does not imply that one does not value the holiness of Allah’s house. Slippers are the best choice because they are easier to put on and take off than other types of footwear.
Sandals and slippers are the footwear of choice for women performing Umrah. They shouldn’t wear footwear that becomes slippery because it will be uncomfortable for them to walk in it. They are advised to wear sneakers while performing Umrah since the Hijab for women includes covering their feet.
But both men and women should try to avoid wearing shoes with laces while performing Umrah because doing so will require them to be put on and taken off which will take time and focus.
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Benefits of wearing shoes during Umrah
Wearing shoes can help you in different places. Here are some benefits of wearing shoes during Tawaf in Umrah:
• It will keep your feet protected from impurities.
• If you have any injuries it can be beneficial for you.
• Furthermore, shoes will protect you from the hot weather of Makkah.
• Shoes are beneficial for women as women have to cover their feet in Umrah. Because covering the feet is one of the religious aspects of veiling for a woman.
Conclusion
Performing Tawaf while wearing is allowable if the shoes are clean and not containing impurities. However, those shoes are recommended that cannot cover the ankles. If you are going to book your Umrah packages then you should be aware of this rule. As it will notify your mind when you do Tawaf.
