Can I rest during Sa'i?

Yes, you can rest at either end or along the way. There's no time limit for completing Sa'i.

Is Sa'i done on a different floor?

Sa'i has its own dedicated corridor with ground, first, and second floor levels. You can choose any level.

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Sa'i Between Safa and Marwah: Complete Ritual Guide | Tour Solvers

Sa'i Between Safa and Marwah: Complete Ritual Guide

Guides · Tour Solvers Editorial · 4 Oct 2025

Step-by-step instructions for performing Sa'i correctly during Umrah and Hajj with duas and tips.

Key takeaways

Sa'i consists of 7 trips between Safa and Marwah — start at Safa, end at Marwah.
Each one-way trip counts as one — Safa to Marwah is 1, Marwah to Safa is 2.
Men should jog between the green lights — women walk normally throughout.
Wudu is recommended but not required for Sa'i (unlike Tawaf).
The total distance is approximately 3.15 km — wheelchair service is available.

Historical Significance

Sa'i commemorates Hajar's desperate search for water for her infant son Ismail. She ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times before Angel Jibreel revealed the Zamzam well.

Starting at Safa

After completing Tawaf and drinking Zamzam, proceed to Safa. Upon reaching Safa, face the Kaaba and recite: 'Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min sha'a'irillah.' Then make your personal duas.

Walking Between the Hills

Walk from Safa towards Marwah. Men should jog between the two green light markers (the valley area). Women walk normally throughout. Make dua and dhikr as you walk.

At Marwah

Upon reaching Marwah, face the Kaaba direction and make dua again. This completes one trip. Turn around and walk back to Safa for the second trip.

Completing Sa'i

Continue until you've completed 7 trips, ending at Marwah. After Sa'i, men shave or trim their hair (Halq/Taqsir), and women cut a fingertip-length of hair. Your Umrah is now complete.

Summary

Complete guide to performing Sa'i between Safa and Marwah — the 7 trips commemorating Hajar's search for water — with step-by-step instructions, duas, and practical tips.

FAQ

Can I rest during Sa'i?: Yes, you can rest at either end or along the way. There's no time limit for completing Sa'i.
Is Sa'i done on a different floor?: Sa'i has its own dedicated corridor with ground, first, and second floor levels. You can choose any level.

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Key Takeaways

•Sa'i consists of 7 trips between Safa and Marwah — start at Safa, end at Marwah.
•Each one-way trip counts as one — Safa to Marwah is 1, Marwah to Safa is 2.
•Men should jog between the green lights — women walk normally throughout.
•Wudu is recommended but not required for Sa'i (unlike Tawaf).
•The total distance is approximately 3.15 km — wheelchair service is available.