What is the sai?
ما السعي؟
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Short answer
Sa'y is walking between Safa and Marwa seven times during the hajj and umrah, commemorating Hajar searching for water for her son Isma'il.
Detailed answer
The Qur'an names Safa and Marwa as among the symbols of God in Surat al-Baqara 1. The entry on sa'y sets out its form, and it is linked to the hajj and to circumambulation among the rites.
Sources
- Tanzil Project, Qur'an text v1.1
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