“Look at the determination on their faces!” whispers a young boy to his father, pointing at the pilgrims rushing between the two hills. We stand before Jabal Abu Safa, a small mountain now embraced by the sprawling complex of Masjid al-Haram. This is where one of the most symbolic rituals of Hajj and Umrah begins: the Sa’ee. Imagine Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, desperately searching for water for her infant son, Ismail. Jabal Abu Safa was her first point of ascent. She scanned the horizon, her heart heavy with despair. She then rushed to the other hill, Jabal Marwa, hoping to find water, repeating this frantic journey seven times. This very path, now a smooth, air-conditioned corridor, echoes with the memory of her desperation and faith. Her frantic search, her unwavering belief that God would answer her prayers, is embodied in every pilgrim’s stride. This act of devotion reminds us that even in the face of utter despair, hope and faith can move mountains.
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