Lesson 13 · Sa'i: Procedure & Shuroot; Adaab of Drinking Zamzam

In summary

Imam Sheikh Omar Effendi continues the Umrah procedure from the completion of tawaf, explaining the two rakaat, du'a and etiquette of drinking Zamzam before sa'i. He emphasises sincere intention, trust in Allah and asking for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision and healing. Sa'i requires seven complete lengths between Safa and Marwa, beginning at Safa and ending at Marwa, after the relevant tawaf. The lesson distinguishes conditions from recommended practices, including adhkar, facing the Kaaba and men moving briskly between the green markers. Practical guidance covers uncertain counts, resting, wheelchair arrangements and ritual purity: unlike tawaf, purity is not a condition for sa'i. Detailed teaching on tahallul is deferred.

Key takeaways

• 01Perform the two rakaat after tawaf: the teacher describes them as sunnah mu'akkad and wajib in the Hanafi madhab.
• 02Drink Zamzam standing and facing the qiblah, in three gulps, then thank Allah and make du'a with firm intention.
• 03Begin sa'i at Safa and finish at Marwa, counting each one-way length as one of seven.
• 04Cover the entire distance within the Mas'a without shortcuts, and use the lower count if uncertain.
• 05Perform sa'i after the relevant tawaf as worship; the teacher explains that there is no independent sunnah sa'i.
• 06Men should move briskly between the green markers, while remembering Hajar's effort and reflecting on their parents' care.
• 07Rest when necessary and resume without undue delay; arrange wheelchair assistance beforehand if needed.
• 08Purity is recommended rather than a condition for sa'i, so broken wudu or menstruation beginning after tawaf does not prevent its completion.
• 09Use adhkar and du'a to maintain focus, remembering that the recommended recitations are not obligatory.

Mentioned in this lesson

• Qur'an, Surah al-Baqarah 2:158 — Safa and Marwa as symbols of Allah.
• Qur'an — taking Maqam Ibrahim as a place of prayer; verse number not given.
• Qur'an, Surah an-Nasr — mentioned in the discussion of Ibn Abbas; reference number not given.
• Hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas — the Prophet drank Zamzam standing; collection and reference number not given.
• Hadith: “Actions are according to intentions”; collection and reference number not given.
• Hadith narrated by Jabir: “Zamzam water is for whatever it is drunk for”; collection and reference number not given.
• Zamzam du'a discussed through Ibn Abbas — asking for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision and healing; reference number not given.
• Sahih collections of Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim mentioned in the discussion of Zamzam's blessing, nourishment and healing; individual reference numbers not given.
• At-Tabarani, Al-Kabir, and Ibn Hibban — cited for the narration describing Zamzam as the best water on earth; reference numbers not given.
• Prophetic instruction: “Begin with what Allah began with,” concerning Safa; collection and reference number not given.
• Hadith narrated by Jabir — the Prophet and his companions performed one sa'i, discussed in relation to Hajj as a qarin; collection and reference number not given.
• Hadith narrated by Aisha — a menstruating pilgrim may perform the pilgrimage rites except tawaf; collection and reference number not given.