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المسعى
The Mas'a is the enclosed, air-conditioned walkway between the hills of Safa and Marwa within Masjid al-Haram. Pilgrims walk this 450-meter path seven times (four from Safa to Marwa, three returning) as part of Sa'i. The walkway now has multiple levels and includes green-lit sections where men are recommended to jog.
The Mas'a commemorates Hajar's (AS) desperate search for water for her infant son Ismail (AS) between the hills of Safa and Marwa. Originally an open-air path through the marketplace of Makkah, it was enclosed and incorporated into Masjid al-Haram during the first Saudi expansion in the 1950s. A major expansion in 2008 added an additional level, nearly doubling the capacity. The walkway is approximately 450 meters long and 40 meters wide.
Sa'i between Safa and Marwa is a pillar of both Hajj and Umrah, directly commemorating Hajar's (AS) trust in Allah and her determined search for provisions. It is a powerful reminder that effort and trust in Allah go hand in hand.
The Mas'a is fully enclosed and air-conditioned. It has multiple floors to handle large crowds. The path is clearly marked with starting points at Safa and Marwa. Green fluorescent lights mark the section where men should increase their pace (raml/jogging). Wheelchair and mobility-impaired pilgrims have designated lanes. Sa'i consists of seven laps (Safa to Marwa is one, Marwa to Safa is two, etc.), ending at Marwa. Water stations are available along the route.