´Jabir narrated that:` the Messenger of Allah came down from As-Safa until he reached level round in the valley, then he hastened (Ramel) until (the ground) rouse, then he walked.
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Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
For benefits, see Hadith: 2984.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 2986
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
From this it is understood that, in case of necessity, circumambulation (tawaf) may be performed on a mount instead of on foot. For example, elderly and sick individuals. Similarly, a mount may be used for educational purposes and the like.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 2978