296—The conditions of saʿy are:
1—intention;
2—completing all seven rounds; and
3—beginning at al-Safa.
297—It is prescribed that a person frequently remember Allah and supplicate Him throughout tawāf, saʿy, and all the rites, because the Prophet—peace and blessings be upon him—said: “Circumambulation of the House, going between al-Safa and al-Marwa, and stoning the pillars were instituted solely for the remembrance of Allah.” 2.
298—Abu Hurayra—may Allah be pleased with him—reported: When Allah granted His Messenger the conquest of Mecca, he stood before the people, praised Allah and extolled Him, and then said:
“Allah restrained the elephant from Mecca and gave His Messenger and the believers authority over it. Mecca was not made lawful for anyone before me; rather, it was only