In the context of the main pillars of Hajj, Tawaf al-Ifadah is generally regarded as a key component following Wuquf in Arafat, which is considered a main pillar of Hajj. Islamic law stipulates four pillars of a valid Hajj:
First, Ihram—assuming a state of holiness with the intention;
Second, Wuquf-e-Arafat—standing in Arafat, considered the climax or summit of Hajj;
Third, Tawaf al-Ifadah—the central Kaaba circumambulation, regarded as the second pillar after completing Wuquf in Arafat;