Sa'i Guide
Learn how to perform Sa'i between Safa and Marwah.
What is Sa'i?
Sa'i is walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times. It commemorates the struggle of Hajar (AS) as she searched for water for baby Ismail (AS).
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
Translation: "Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158)
Purpose of Sa'i
Sa'i represents patience, trust in Allah, and effort. It is a pillar of Umrah and must be completed after Tawaf.
Rules of Sa'i
These rules ensure your Sa'i is valid.
Fard (Mandatory) Rules
1. Sa'i after Tawaf
Sa'i is only valid after completing Tawaf.
2. Start at Safa and end at Marwah
Seven complete laps: Safa → Marwah is 1 lap, Marwah → Safa is 2, and so on.
3. Walking the correct path
You must stay in the Sa'i corridor.
Sunnah Actions
Dhikr and Dua
Recite duas and dhikr throughout.
Ramal (Men)
Men jog between the green lights.
How to Perform Sa'i
Before Starting Sa'i
Step 1: Complete Tawaf
Sa'i begins only after Tawaf.
Step 2: Go to Safa
Face the Kaaba and make dua.
The 7 Rounds
Step 3: Make intention
“O Allah, I am performing Sa'i for Your sake.”
Step 4: Start walking Safa → Marwah
This counts as your first lap.
Step 5: Men jog between the green lights
This is Sunnah for men only.
Step 6: Reach Marwah
Make dua, then return toward Safa.
Step 7: Continue until you complete 7 laps
Finish at Marwah.
Duas During Sa'i
Dua at Safa
الله أكبر، الله أكبر، الله أكبر، لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Dua at Marwah
رب اغفر وارحم إنك أنت الأعز الأكرم
General Dua
You may recite Quran, dhikr, or any dua from your heart.