Interrupting Tawaf to Pray Behind the Imam

Question
Is it permissible to interrupt Tawaf around the Kaaba to pray behind the Imam and then continue?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to interrupt the Tawaf during the establishment of the obligatory prayer, then to complete the Tawaf, and God knows best.
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