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((THE STORY OF ZAMZAM WATER))
The Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) came to Makka with his wife
Haggar and their baby Ismail. He left his family there on Allah’s
orders. Haggar and Ismail consumed all the water and Ismail
started to cry… Haggar was helpless, and started running from
the top of one hill: AS’AFA to the next: ALMARWAH in search of
help… She did that 7 times… She returned to Ismail when she
heard a voice… She asked the voice for help. Gabriel (pbuh) hit
the ground and water came out… Haggar covered the hole
with sand to prevent the water from spilling out. That was
Zamzam water… A caravan was passing by the valley and
noticed birds hovering around the water, which was never
present before, so they requested Haggar’s permission to
camp near the water. This marked the beginning of Makka…
Civilization increased further after Ibrahim and Ismail (pbut)
built the Holy Mosque. The Tribe Jurhum was the historical
custodian of the Holy Mosque until the Tribe Khuz’ah took
over. Around the 5th
Century A.D. Qusay Ibn Kilab was the
custodian of the Holy Mosque and Zamzam. Unfortunately the
well was neglected and was eventually buried. Abdul Muttalib
Ibn Hashim, the grandfather of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) dug
the well once more after the event of the Elephant and
Zamzam water emerged once again.
The Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) came to Makka with his wife
Haggar and their baby Ismail. He left his family there on Allah’s
orders. Haggar and Ismail consumed all the water and Ismail
started to cry… Haggar was helpless, and started running from
the top of one hill: AS’AFA to the next: ALMARWAH in search of
help… She did that 7 times… She returned to Ismail when she
heard a voice… She asked the voice for help. Gabriel (pbuh) hit
the ground and water came out… Haggar covered the hole
with sand to prevent the water from spilling out. That was
Zamzam water… A caravan was passing by the valley and
noticed birds hovering around the water, which was never
present before, so they requested Haggar’s permission to
camp near the water. This marked the beginning of Makka…
Civilization increased further after Ibrahim and Ismail (pbut)
built the Holy Mosque. The Tribe Jurhum was the historical
custodian of the Holy Mosque until the Tribe Khuz’ah took
over. Around the 5th
Century A.D. Qusay Ibn Kilab was the
custodian of the Holy Mosque and Zamzam. Unfortunately the
well was neglected and was eventually buried. Abdul Muttalib
Ibn Hashim, the grandfather of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) dug
the well once more after the event of the Elephant and
Zamzam water emerged once again.
11. ))A VERSE FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN((
The Meaning of the Verse:
My God, I left some of my family in this valley by Your Holy
Mosque. Please God, make them perform their prayers, and let
the hearts of people go to them, and support them with the
means of living that they may be thankful.
The Meaning of the Verse:
My God, I left some of my family in this valley by Your Holy
Mosque. Please God, make them perform their prayers, and let
the hearts of people go to them, and support them with the
means of living that they may be thankful.
[ OUR LORD, I HAVE SETTLED SOME OF MY OFFSPRING IN A
VALLEY WHERE THERE IS NO SOWN, BY YOUR SACRED
HOUSE, OUR LORD, THAT THEY MAY ESTABLISH REGULAR
PRAYERS, SO MAKE THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE YEARN
TOWARDS THEM, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH SUSTENANCE,
THAT THEY MAY BE GRATEFUL ]
[ OUR LORD, I HAVE SETTLED SOME OF MY OFFSPRING IN A
VALLEY WHERE THERE IS NO SOWN, BY YOUR SACRED
HOUSE, OUR LORD, THAT THEY MAY ESTABLISH REGULAR
PRAYERS, SO MAKE THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE YEARN
TOWARDS THEM, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH SUSTENANCE,
THAT THEY MAY BE GRATEFUL ]
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12. ))A PROPHET’S HADITH((
The Meaning of the Hadith:
Feed of hunger: as if someone eats until he is satisfied.
Recovery of illness: By the Grace of Allah and His Power,
Zamzam water heals illness.
Imam Ibn Al-Jawziyah said:
Zamzam water is the master and most honourable of waters. It
is the most beloved and dearest water to the soul. I tried
Zamzam water and I recovered from several illnesses.
The Meaning of the Hadith:
Feed of hunger: as if someone eats until he is satisfied.
Recovery of illness: By the Grace of Allah and His Power,
Zamzam water heals illness.
Imam Ibn Al-Jawziyah said:
Zamzam water is the master and most honourable of waters. It
is the most beloved and dearest water to the soul. I tried
Zamzam water and I recovered from several illnesses.
♦ Ibn Abbas and his father narrated that the Messenger of Allah
(pbuh) said “The water of Zamzam is the best water on Earth, it
has the feed of hunger and the recovery of illness.”
♦ Jabir Ibn Abdullah narrated that the Messenger of Allah
(pbuh) said “Zamzam water is for the purpose for which it was
drunk.”
♦ Ibn Abbas and his father narrated that the Messenger of Allah
(pbuh) said “The water of Zamzam is the best water on Earth, it
has the feed of hunger and the recovery of illness.”
♦ Jabir Ibn Abdullah narrated that the Messenger of Allah
(pbuh) said “Zamzam water is for the purpose for which it was
drunk.”
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13. ))NAMES OF ZAMZAM((
Reason of the Name:
Zamzam water was named “ZAMZAM” because of the
abundance of its water. It was also said because it collects.
Another reason was that Hajjar said: “Zam, zam” which means
stay in one place.
Other Names of Zamzam:
The drink of Ismael from Allah
The Lady
The Blessing
The Useful
The Tidings
The Pure
The Preventive
The Faultless
The Fortunate
The Blessed
The Satiable
The Healthy
The Nourishment
The Clean
The Potable
In addition to many other names.
Reason of the Name:
Zamzam water was named “ZAMZAM” because of the
abundance of its water. It was also said because it collects.
Another reason was that Hajjar said: “Zam, zam” which means
stay in one place.
Other Names of Zamzam:
The drink of Ismael from Allah
The Lady
The Blessing
The Useful
The Tidings
The Pure
The Preventive
The Faultless
The Fortunate
The Blessed
The Satiable
The Healthy
The Nourishment
The Clean
The Potable
In addition to many other names.
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14. THE ETIQUETTE OF DRINKING ZAMZAM
WATER
It is advisable that when we drink Zamzam water, we should:
● Face the direction of the Qiblah.
● Say the Name of Allah.
● Thank Allah Almighty.
● Say the du3a of Ibn Abbas. When Ibn Abbas drank Zamzam he
said: “Oh Lord, please bestow me with useful knowledge,
generous livelihood and recovery from all illness.”
However we should not confine ourselves to this prayer, but
should ask Allah the Almighty for His bounty in this life and the
Thereafter.
Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, on drinking from Zamzam used to say:
“Oh Lord, I drink Zamzam for the thirst of the Day of Judgment.”
It is advisable that when we drink Zamzam water, we should:
● Face the direction of the Qiblah.
● Say the Name of Allah.
● Thank Allah Almighty.
● Say the du3a of Ibn Abbas. When Ibn Abbas drank Zamzam he
said: “Oh Lord, please bestow me with useful knowledge,
generous livelihood and recovery from all illness.”
However we should not confine ourselves to this prayer, but
should ask Allah the Almighty for His bounty in this life and the
Thereafter.
Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, on drinking from Zamzam used to say:
“Oh Lord, I drink Zamzam for the thirst of the Day of Judgment.”
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15. ))THE BEST WATER((
Zamzam water is the best in the Universe. And Al-Kawthar
Water is the best in the Next Life.
Some scholars stated that the best water ever was the one
that came through the fingers of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh),
followed by Zamzam water, then Al-Kawthar Water, then the
River Nile water and then the rest of the rivers.
Zamzam well is located 18 meters from the Black Stone to the
East of the door of the Ka’ba, behind Maqam Ibrahim.
It is clearly marked by a sign: “ZAMZAM WATER WELL” which
is 156 cm above the actual well, under the Mattaf.
Zamzam water is the best in the Universe. And Al-Kawthar
Water is the best in the Next Life.
Some scholars stated that the best water ever was the one
that came through the fingers of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh),
followed by Zamzam water, then Al-Kawthar Water, then the
River Nile water and then the rest of the rivers.
Zamzam well is located 18 meters from the Black Stone to the
East of the door of the Ka’ba, behind Maqam Ibrahim.
It is clearly marked by a sign: “ZAMZAM WATER WELL” which
is 156 cm above the actual well, under the Mattaf.
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16. ))SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF ZAMZAM
WATER((
In 1908 and 1973, chemical analyses were performed and
proved that Zamzam water is indeed free of germs or
pollutants. It is considered a mineral water, as its mineral
content is 2000 mg/litre. It contained the following minerals:
Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium, among many others. Zamzam is
the richest mineral water with Calcium (200 mg/litre). The
Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) was truthful when he said:
“Zamzam is the feed of Hunger”.
Chemical tests proved that Zamzam water is exceptionally
pure and has neither colour nor taste. By international health
standards, especially those of the World Health Organization,
Zamzam water is perfectly potable, has good health results and
has a high sodium content.
It was also discovered that by the Will of God Almighty, on
evaporation, mineral content of Zamzam increases, however it
has no adverse results on health, on the contrary, it is
extremely beneficial.
All the above tests proved that Zamzam water is pure and
potable as per international standards, and can only confirm
the miracles of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), whom Allah had
said: “NOR DOES HE SPEAK OUT OF CAPRICE. IT IS NOTHING
BUT A REVELATION REVEALED (QUR’AN)” Surat An-Nijm (3-4(
In 1908 and 1973, chemical analyses were performed and
proved that Zamzam water is indeed free of germs or
pollutants. It is considered a mineral water, as its mineral
content is 2000 mg/litre. It contained the following minerals:
Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium, among many others. Zamzam is
the richest mineral water with Calcium (200 mg/litre). The
Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) was truthful when he said:
“Zamzam is the feed of Hunger”.
Chemical tests proved that Zamzam water is exceptionally
pure and has neither colour nor taste. By international health
standards, especially those of the World Health Organization,
Zamzam water is perfectly potable, has good health results and
has a high sodium content.
It was also discovered that by the Will of God Almighty, on
evaporation, mineral content of Zamzam increases, however it
has no adverse results on health, on the contrary, it is
extremely beneficial.
All the above tests proved that Zamzam water is pure and
potable as per international standards, and can only confirm
the miracles of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), whom Allah had
said: “NOR DOES HE SPEAK OUT OF CAPRICE. IT IS NOTHING
BUT A REVELATION REVEALED (QUR’AN)” Surat An-Nijm (3-4(
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