By: Imran Ayoob Lahori
Women are also required to perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and Umrah, as there is no authentic evidence restricting this command exclusively to men. The general rulings and obligations of Sa’i apply equally to both genders.
Some scholars state that while women perform Sa’i, they should confine themselves to walking and avoid running in the marked green-lit area between the two hills.
The reason is that for women, maintaining modesty and concealing adornment is a higher priority, and running might expose them unnecessarily or attract undue attention.
Reference:
[المغني: 5/246]
Key Point:
Women are also required to perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and Umrah, as there is no authentic evidence restricting this command exclusively to men. The general rulings and obligations of Sa’i apply equally to both genders.
Walking vs. Running in Sa’i for Women
Some scholars state that while women perform Sa’i, they should confine themselves to walking and avoid running in the marked green-lit area between the two hills.
The reason is that for women, maintaining modesty and concealing adornment is a higher priority, and running might expose them unnecessarily or attract undue attention.
Reference:
[المغني: 5/246]
Key Point:- Women perform Sa’i as men do, but without the Raml (brisk run) between the green markers, ensuring modesty.
