I had some questions about the story of Hagar running between the two hills Safa and Marwah. I hear that the two hills are now enclosed within the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca. Pilgrims begin at Safa and walk to Marwah, completing the journey seven times.
In ancient times, how close to Mecca or the mosque were these two hills?
Which hill did Hagar run to first and at which hill did the angel Gabriel appear to her?
Should running be preferred to walking to emulate what Hagar did?
In ancient times, how close to Mecca or the mosque were these two hills?
Which hill did Hagar run to first and at which hill did the angel Gabriel appear to her?
Should running be preferred to walking to emulate what Hagar did?