Sa'i
Can I use a wheelchair for Sa'i?
For one who is able, walking is necessary in the Hanafi school, so riding without a need calls for a penalty. The elderly, the unwell and anyone who cannot walk the distance may use a wheelchair or scooter, and nothing is due from them.
Who may ride
The elderly, the unwell and anyone who cannot walk the distance may use a wheelchair or scooter, and nothing is due from them.
Who should walk
For one who is able, walking is necessary, so riding without a need calls for a penalty. Ask a scholar if you are unsure.
Related
See how to perform Sa'i and penalties.
More questions
Can I rest during Sa'i?
Yes. A rest, a drink of Zamzam or a congregational prayer in the middle does not spoil your Sa'i. Continue from where you stopped.
Does the same apply to tawaf?
Ask a qualified scholar about your own situation.
Do sisters ride?
The same rules apply as for brothers.
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This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.