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What is the Tawaf and Sai Guide?
Tawaf is the act of walking seven times around the Kaaba with the Kaaba on your left. Sai is the walk between the hills of Safa and Marwa, also seven trips. Both are part of Umrah and Hajj, and the order matters: Tawaf comes first, then Sai.
This guide sets out what is needed before you start, the steps of each circuit, the duas many pilgrims recite, the kinds of Tawaf, and mistakes that are easy to make in a crowd. It also gathers some common scholarly notes, such as what to do if wudu breaks.
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Be in wudu, wear your ihram if it is Umrah or Hajj, and make the intention. Read the conditions section first.
Walk around the Kaaba seven times, keeping count. If unsure of the count, many scholars advise taking the lower number.
Go to Safa and walk seven trips to Marwa, starting at Safa and ending at Marwa.
What you get
Practise counting with a small counter or a tally on paper before you travel.
Choose a less busy time of day if you are elderly or with children.
Keep your voice low and be kind in the crowd. Do not push to reach the Black Stone.
Keep a copy of the duas on your phone and read them in advance.
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Questions people ask
Do I need wudu for Tawaf?
Most scholars say Tawaf needs ritual purity. If you lose wudu during Tawaf, ask your scholar whether to renew it and continue or to start again.
Can I do Tawaf on an upper floor?
Many scholars accept Tawaf on the upper levels and on the roof. Ask a scholar about your own case.
Can Tawaf be done on behalf of someone else?
Some scholars allow it for a person who cannot perform it, with conditions. Ask a qualified scholar for the details.
Is Sai done before or after Tawaf?
Sai follows Tawaf. In Umrah the usual order is Tawaf, two rakat, then Sai.
What if I am not sure how many circuits I did?
Many scholars advise taking the lower number you are sure of and completing the rest. Ask your group scholar.
Please note. Guidance only. Confirm any religious ruling with a qualified scholar or your local mosque.
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