Q 4: What is the proper matter of pronouncing Takbir (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]") on the mountains of Al-Safa and Al-Marawah? We say Takbir as in Salah (Prayer), namely uttering Allahu Akbar three times.

A: A Muslim should climb Al-Safa if it is possible, or beside it and recite Allah's statement: Verily, As-Safâ and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah) are of the Symbols of Allâh. And should say: "We begin with what Allah began ." It is preferable to face toward the Qiblah (Ka`bah-direction faced in Prayer) and say Tahmid (saying: "Al-hamdu lillah [All praise is due to Allah]") and Takbir (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]"). After that one should say, 'There is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah Alone, with no partner or associate; His is the Dominion, all praise is due to Him, and He is Able to do all things. There is no god but Allah Alone; he fulfilled His promise, granted victory to His slave, and defeated the confederates alone).' Then he should raise his hands and make Du`a' (supplication), and repeat this three times. The same is to be done on Al-Marwah, except for reciting the Ayah (Qur'anic verse), as he should not repeat it; it is to be recited in the first round only.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.