Section : Sa’i between safa and marwah, Historical Background. Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) brought Hajar, his wife, and her son Isma’il (peace be upon them), whom she was still nursing, and left them at (the…
Section : Its Legal Status. There is disagreement among scholars concerning the legal status of Sa’i between Safa and Marwah. These scholars may be divided into three groups: 1. ‘Aishah, and from among the Companions Ibn ‘Umar, and Jabir hold…
Section : Prerequisites for Sa’i. For Sa’i to be valid and acceptable, it must meet the following conditions: 1. Should be performed after tawaf. 2. Must be performed in seven rounds. 3. Must begin from Safa and end at Marwah.…
Section : Climbing the Safa Mountain. Climbing on op of Safa or Marwah is not a necessary condition for Sa’i, but one must walk back and forth the full distance between these two points. In case any part of this…
Section : Continuity of Sa’i Between Safa and Marwah. Continuity in Sa’i is not a necessary condition for its validity. (Malik holds. however. that continuity of Sa`i, without a long break, is a necessary condition for it) Thus if a…
Section : Purification For Sa’i. Most scholars are of the opinion that purification is not necessary for performing Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, in light of what the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to ‘Aishah once when she menstruated.…
Section : Riding and Walking During the Sa’i. Sa’i may be performed either riding or walking, but walking is preferable. In the hadith narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas we find that the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed Sa’i on foot,…
Section : Jogging Between the Two Green Markers. Walking between Safa and Marwah is commended, except between the two markers where jogging is encouraged. The hadith of the daughter of Abi Tajrah tells us that the Prophet (peace be upon…
Section : Making Supplications on Safa and Marwah. Climbing Safa and Marwah and making supplications for one’s material and spiritual well being and welfare is encouraged. During the supplications one should face Ka’bah. It is well known that the Prophet…
Section : Supplications Between Safa and Marwah. Making supplications, remembrance of Allah, and reciting the Qur’an while walking between Safa and Marwah are all desirable. It is reported while making Sa’i the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate,…