What happens if the pilgrim starts the circumambulation (Tawaf) without fulfilling the requirement of facing the Black Stone with the entire body or skips it entirely?

Chapter on Mentioning Hajj and Entering Makkah

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 2 · Bab 4

Open in Qurani

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If the requirement of facing the Stone with the entire body is obligatory and is not met, or if the pilgrim begins the Tawaf from a point other than the designated corner (like the door or similar points), that circuit is not counted. The second circuit onward will be counted, and the second becomes the first, provided that the pilgrim has faced the Stone with his entire body and completed the full path of that circuit. If he completes seven subsequent circuits, his Tawaf is valid; otherwise, it is invalid.