Sa‘i is the act of walking seven times between Safa and Marwah, remembering the struggle and trust of Hajar (AS) as she searched for water for her son, Isma‘il (AS).
One walk from Safa to Marwah = 1
7 total walks
Begin at Safa
End at Marwah
1️⃣ Start at Safa
Face the Kaaba
Raise your hands
Say Allahu Akbar three times
Make heartfelt du‘a
2️⃣ Walk Toward Marwah
Walk at a normal pace
Men: jog lightly between the green markers
Women: walk normally throughout
Make any du‘a, dhikr, or Qur’an recitation
3️⃣ Reach Marwah
This completes one round
Face the Kaaba again
Make du‘a
4️⃣ Repeat Until 7 Rounds Are Completed
Safa → Marwah → Safa → Marwah
The 7th round ends at Marwah
Wudu is recommended, but not required
Sa‘i can be done on any level of the Mas‘a
Brief rests are allowed if tired
Sa‘i teaches:
Reliance on Allah
Effort before miracles
That relief comes after patience
It’s not just walking—it’s remembering, trusting, and hoping 🤍
Starting Sa‘i at Marwah instead of Safa
Miscounting the rounds
Jogging outside the green markers
Thinking specific duas are required
Turning Sa‘i into a rushed walk or a race
Feeling discouraged if distracted or emotional
