Tawaf
What if my wudu breaks during tawaf?
Leave the tawaf, renew your wudu and return to continue from the circuit where you stopped. Wudu is necessary for tawaf in the Hanafi school, so do not carry on without it.
Continue from where you stopped
You do not restart. Return to the exact place where you stopped and complete the remaining circuits.
If the adhan is called
Try to complete the tawaf without a break. If the adhan is called, stop and join the congregation, then continue from the exact place where you stopped without restarting the circuit. The same applies if you need to renew your wudu.
Related
Wudu is not necessary for Sa'i, though it is recommended. See wudu for Sa'i and how to perform tawaf.
More questions
Do I need to restart if my wudu breaks?
No. Renew your wudu and continue from where you stopped.
Is wudu necessary for tawaf?
Yes, in the Hanafi school.
What if I need the bathroom?
Leave the tawaf, renew your wudu and return to continue from the circuit where you stopped.
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