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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). |
Raml(رَمَل) Raml is the Sunnah act of walking briskly with short, hurried steps during the first three circuits of Tawaf. It is practiced by male pilgrims during Tawaf al-Qudum and Tawaf of Umrah.
رَمَل
Raml 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 Tawaf circuits, while the remaining four circuits are walked at a normal pace. Raml is a Sunnah specifically for men; women walk at their normal pace throughout. The practice originated during the Umrah of 7 AH (the Year of Qada), when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) instructed his companions to perform Raml to show the watching Quraysh of Makkah that the Muslims were strong and not weakened by the fever of Madinah. Although the original reason no longer exists, the Prophet continued the practice during his Farewell Pilgrimage, establishing it as a permanent Sunnah. Raml 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).
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