What does Sa'i mean?
Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
Sa'i explained
Sa'i retraces the steps of Hajar as she searched for water for her son Isma'il, until the well of Zamzam sprang at his feet. The Quran names Safa and Marwah among the symbols of Allah.
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Questions about Sa'i
What does Sa'i mean?
Sa'i (سَعْي, Sa'y) means: Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
How is Sa'i written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written سَعْي and pronounced Sa'y.
Where does Sa'i come from in the Quran or hadith?
Sa'i retraces the steps of Hajar as she searched for water for her son Isma'il, until the well of Zamzam sprang at his feet. The Quran names Safa and Marwah among the symbols of Allah. Source: Al-Baqarah 2:158.
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