Explore Verses Related to Al-Safa
📖 Quranic Context
This single mention establishes Al-Safa and Al-Marwah as 'Symbols of Allah,' sanctifying the Sa'i ritual and integrating a pre-Islamic practice into the core of Islamic worship by attaching it to the story of Hajar's faith.
Al-Safa's designation as a 'Symbol of Allah' elevates it from a mere geographical landmark to a place where the remembrance of Allah is established and His rituals are performed.
References: Al-Safa is mentioned by name once in the Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 158.
💭 Theological Perspective
📜 Hadith Perspective
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began the Sa'i at Al-Safa, stating, 'I start with what Allah has started with,' thereby setting a binding precedent for all pilgrims.
- The Prophet's farewell pilgrimage, where he performed the Sa'i, solidifying its methodology.
- The instruction that Sa'i has been prescribed to establish the remembrance of Allah.
There is universal scholarly consensus that the Sa'i must begin at Al-Safa, based on the explicit actions and words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).