Is circumambulation superior to formal prayer?
Chapter on Ransom (Fidyah) and Penalty for Hunting
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
Tawaf around the Kaaba is superior to formal prayer (Salat). Abu Abdullah (likely referring to a scholar or Imam) cites the Hadith of Abu Hassan, narrated from Ibn Abbas, that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would perform Tawaf every night.