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| Arabic | رَمَل |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | RA-mal |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ر-م-ل (r-m-l), which in this context means to walk quickly or to jog with short steps. The word is related to a type of swift, rhythmic movement, distinct from regular walking (mashi) or running (jary). |
الرَّمَل(رَمَل) الرَّمَل is the السنة act of walking briskly with short, hurried steps during the first three circuits of الطواف. It is practiced by male الحجاج during الطواف al-Qudum and الطواف of العمرة.
رَمَل
الرَّمَل involves walking at a pace faster than normal with short, quick steps, puffing out the chest and moving the shoulders — similar to a light jog. It is performed only during the first three of the seven الطواف circuits, while the remaining four circuits are walked at a normal pace. الرَّمَل is a السنة specifically for men; women walk at their normal pace throughout. The practice originated during the العمرة of 7 AH (the Year of Qada), when النبي Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) instructed his companions to perform الرَّمَل to show the watching Quraysh of مكة that the Muslims were strong and not weakened by the fever of المدينة. Although the original reason no longer exists, النبي continued the practice during his Farewell Pilgrimage, establishing it as a permanent السنة. الرَّمَل is typically paired with Idtiba (exposing the right shoulder).
From the Arabic root ر-م-ل (r-m-l), which in this context means to walk quickly or to jog with short steps. The word is related to a type of swift, rhythmic movement, distinct from regular walking (mashi) or running (jary).