Is it permissible to perform sa'y on the first floor if the lower level is empty, because it is more reverent, or if there are women present, and likewise for tawaf?
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The Shaykh : ... a person performing sa'y from the second floor or the roof while the lower sa'y area is empty and light, either because it is more reverent for his heart or because there are women with him, and is tawaf the same?
As for sa'y, if doing so is more beneficial for him and more reverent for his heart, then it is better, because the virtue associated with the act of worship itself takes precedence over the virtue associated with its location, although the location also... well, one might say there is no difference because the air is attached to the ground.
As for tawaf, there is no doubt that tawaf on the lower level is far better, because tawaf on the upper level is subject to many things.
And it involves hardship for the person, so if it is easy to do it on the lower level, let it be done there, and if it is not easy, then do it on the upper level.
As for sa'y, if doing so is more beneficial for him and more reverent for his heart, then it is better, because the virtue associated with the act of worship itself takes precedence over the virtue associated with its location, although the location also... well, one might say there is no difference because the air is attached to the ground.
As for tawaf, there is no doubt that tawaf on the lower level is far better, because tawaf on the upper level is subject to many things.
And it involves hardship for the person, so if it is easy to do it on the lower level, let it be done there, and if it is not easy, then do it on the upper level.