If one has recorded the number of ashwat performed...

If one has recorded the number of ashwat performed, but doubts whether one started the first one from Safa or Marwah, he should consider the number of his present shawt and the direction he is facing. If, for instance, the number is an even one (2, 4, or 6) and he is at Safa or facing it, his sa’y is correct; because this shows that he had begun at Safa. Similarly, if the number is odd (3, 5, or 7) and he is at Marwah or facing it.

But if the case is reverse, that is in an even shawt he is facing Marwah or in an odd one facing towards Safa, his sa’y is invalid and should be begun anew. (al‑Jawahir) According to the other schools, the rule is to take the minimum one is certain of having…