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| Arabic | السعي على كرسي متحرك |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | as-SA'-ee a-la KUR-see mu-ta-HAR-rik |
| Etymology | A modern practical term combining السعي (as-sa'i, 'the ritual walking') with كرسي متحرك (kursi mutaharrik, 'wheelchair', literally 'moving chair'). |
Sa'i on Wheelchair(السعي على كرسي متحرك) The practice of performing Sa'i between Safa and Marwah using a wheelchair, permitted for pilgrims who are unable to walk due to physical disability, illness, old age, or extreme fatigue.
السعي على كرسي متحرك
Islamic scholars unanimously agree that performing Sa'i in a wheelchair is valid and counts as a complete Sa'i. The principle is based on the hadith that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) permitted those unable to walk to be carried during tawaf, and this ruling extends to Sa'i. The modern Mas'a walkway has been designed with accessibility in mind, featuring designated wheelchair lanes on the ground floor with smooth flooring and appropriate width. Wheelchair rental and attendant services are available at Masjid al-Haram for a fee. Pilgrims in wheelchairs should still make the required duas and supplications at Safa and Marwah. The seven-lap requirement remains the same. Companions pushing the wheelchair should be mindful of other pilgrims and follow traffic flow directions.
A modern practical term combining السعي (as-sa'i, 'the ritual walking') with كرسي متحرك (kursi mutaharrik, 'wheelchair', literally 'moving chair').
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