Zamzam water is the purest, healthiest and miraculous water in the world. A small well has provided millions of pilgrims with this water ever since the time of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, peace be upon him). This presentation highlights the superiority of this water, the unique qualities it holds and how modern science has proven its special qualities. As part of the ‘Islamic Centre Study Circle’ series, held every month at the Islamic Centre (Leicester, UK) and presented by Dr. Hafiz Ather Hussain al-Azhari. The PDF on the same subject can be found here: http://www.islamiccentre.org/islamic-information-mainmenu-42/67-study-circle-presentations/1734-zamzam The video clips can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUQyyY_YW2QC_BZl_-XcfaovHN5fKurxC

2.  History of Zamzam water
 Superiority of Zamzam
water
 Manners of drinking
 The Zamzam well
 Modern research on
Zamzam
 Conclusion
 Q&A & refreshments

3.  The story of Zamzam relates to Ibrahim,
Isma’il and Hajira (peace be upon them).
 Ibrahim left his wife and son near the
Ka’ba, after which Hajira began searching
for water.
 Isma’il dug his heels in the ground metres
away from the Ka’ba, from which water
began to gush.

4. 1.The prerequisite to an answered Du’a
‫ماء‬ ‫سلم‬ ‫و‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫صلي‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫رسول‬ ‫قال‬
‫به‬ ‫تستشفي‬ ‫شربته‬ ‫فان‬ ‫له‬ ‫شرب‬ ‫لما‬ ‫زمزم‬
‫و‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫اعاذك‬ ‫مستعيذا‬ ‫شربته‬ ‫ان‬ ‫و‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫شفاك‬
‫هللا‬ ‫قطعه‬ ‫ظمأك‬ ‫لتقطع‬ ‫شربته‬ ‫ان‬(‫الحاكم‬)
‘Zamzam water makes good whatever [need in the world and
the hereafter] it is drunk for. If you drink it seeking cure with it,
Allah will provide cure. If you drink it seeking protection from
Allah, He will provide you with protection. And if you drink it in

6. 2. Zamzam is the Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬ leftover water
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reports, ‘The
Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ came to the Zamzam well. We retrieved some
water for him and he drank it.Then he place this blessed
saliva in it. We then put it back into the well...’

7. 3. Zamzam was used to clean the Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬
heart
This was on the occasion of Shaqq Sadr
(splitting of the chest).This happened
at least twice, when he was a young
boy and just before his Night Journey
(al-Isra wa’l Mi’raj)

8. 4. Zamzam is like food
The Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ indicated that one of the key features of
Zamzam is that a person can suffice on it. In other words, it
can act as a substitute for food too.
Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) famously lived
off Zamzam water for thirty days (Sahih Muslim).

9. 5. Zamzam is a cure for illnesses
Whether it is spiritual or physical, Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬
indicated that Zamzam is an excellent cure for our
illnesses.

10. 6. Zamzam is the water of the pious
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said ‘Perform Salah
at the same place as the best and drink water from the water of
the pious.’ He was asked ‘What is the Salah place of the best?’
He replied, ‘Under the Mizaab.’ He was then asked ‘What is the
drink of the pious?’ He replied ‘Zamzam water.’
‫قال‬ ‫عنه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫رضي‬ ‫عباس‬ ‫ابن‬ ‫عن‬‫مصلي‬ ‫في‬ ‫صلوا‬
‫االبرار‬ ‫شراب‬ ‫من‬ ‫واشربوا‬ ‫االخيار‬‫ما‬ ‫عباس‬ ‫البن‬ ‫قيل‬
‫االبرار‬ ‫شراب‬ ‫ما‬ ‫و‬ ‫قيل‬ ‫الميزاب‬ ‫تحت‬ ‫قال‬ ‫االخيار؟‬ ‫مصلي‬
‫زمزم‬ ‫ماء‬ ‫قال‬

11.  To recite Bismillah first and praise Allah.
 To sip in three gulps (like with all water).
 The drinking should always be coupled with a
supplication.
 It should be drank in abundance so that one
feels full and satisfied with it.

12.  During Hajj and Umra, it should be consumed
abundantly after the tawaf and the two
rak’ats of prayer at Maqam Ibrahim.
 To stand and drink Zamzam.
 It can be poured over the body too, as the
Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ poured some over his blessed head.

13.  Can it be transported outside Makka?
According to a report of al-Tirmidhi, Aisha
(may Allah be pleased with her) would carry
Zamzam outside Makka and reported that the
Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ did the same.
 Can we perform Wudu and Ghusl with it?
Reports suggest that ablution is fine but not
Ghusl.

16.  Muslim and non-Muslims scientists have
conducted extensive research on Zamzam.
In short, they have concluded that this
water is like no other in the world.
 Research of Masaru Emoto (clip)

18.  The reciting of the religious words has
effects on water.
 The qualities of Zamzam cannot be
changed.
 If Zamzam is added to normal water - even
a small amount - then it helps to purify that
water too.

19.  If the recitation of Quranic verses can affect
the purity of water, then
*why can’t the Qur’an improve our day when
we start it withYasin?
*why cannot it bring ease to the deceased
when we dedicate the reward to them?

20.  Baraka (blessings) lies with attachment to
the pious men of Allah, like His prophets &
messengers.
 We do not truly value & appreciate water,
perhaps because we have an abundance of
it around us.

21. Articles from the previous Study
Circles.