9—walking briskly with short steps for three circuits1 and walking normally for four.

10—He then proceeded2 to the Station of Abraham and recited: “Take the Station of Abraham as a place of prayer” [al-Baqara: 125].

11—He prayed two units of prayer, placing the Station between himself and the House.

12—According to another narration, he recited in the two units: “Say: He is Allah, the One,” and, “Say: O disbelievers.”

13—He then returned to the Corner and touched it.

14—He then went out through the gate toward al-Safā.

15—As he drew near al-Safā, he recited: “Indeed, al-Safā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah” [al-Baqara: 158].

16—He ascended it until he could see the House.

17—He then faced the qibla.

18—He proclaimed Allah’s oneness and greatness, saying: “There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. His is all dominion and His is all praise, and He has power over all things. There is no god but Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, granted victory to His servant, and alone defeated the confederates.” He then supplicated between each recitation and said these words three times.