ZamZam water level is around 10.6 feet below the surface. It is the miracle of Allah that when ZamZam was pumped continuously for more than 24 hours with a pumping rate of 8,000 liters per second, water level dropped to almost 44 feet below the surface, BUT WHEN THE PUMPING WAS STOPPED, the level immediately elevated again to 13 feet after 11 minutes.
8,000 liters per second means that
8,000 x 60 = 480,000 liters per minute
480,000 liters per minutes means
that 480,000 x 60 = 28.8 Million liters per hour
And 28.8 Million liters per hour
means that 28,800,000 x 24 = 691.2 Million liters per day
So they pumped 690 Millions liters of ZamZam in 24 hours, but it was re-supplied in 11 minutes only.
There are 2 miracles here, the first that ZamZam was re-filled immediately, & the second is that Allah Holds the extra-ordinarily powerful Aquifer for not throwing extra ZamZam out of the well, otherwise the world will SINK. It is the translation of the word ZamZam, which means Stop !!!!!!!!!!!! Stop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! said by Hajirah Alaih As Salaam. Zimam is an Arabic word, it is the rope / REIN attached to bridle or noseband & it is used / pulled to stop the running animal.
The Saudi Geological Survey has a “Zamzam Studies and Research Centre” which analyses the technical
properties of the well in detail. Water levels were monitored by hydrograph, which in more recent times has changed to a digital monitoring system that tracks the water level, electric conductivity, pH, Eh, and temperature.
All of this information is made continuously available via the Internet. Other wells throughout the valley have also been established, some with digital recorders, to monitor the response of the local aquifer system.
The water level is 3.23 m (10.6 ft) below the surface. A pumping test at 8,000 litres per second (280 cu ft/s) for more than a 24 hour period showed a drop in water level from 3.23 m (10.6 ft) below surface to 12.72 m (41.7 ft) and then to 13.39 m (43.9 ft), after which the water level stopped receding. When pumping stopped, the water level recovered to 3.9 m (13 ft) below surface only 11 minutes later. This data shows that the aquifer feeding the well seems to recharge from rock fractures in neighbouring mountains around Mecca. Zamzam water has no colour or smell, but it has a distinct taste, and its pH is 7.9–8.0, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent and is similar to seawater. Minerals Mass concentration as reported by researchers at King Saud University.
Sodium 133 mg/L (4.8×10−6 lb/cu in)
Calcium 96 mg/L (3.5×10−6 lb/cu in)
Magnesium 38.88 mg/L (1.405×10−6 lb/cu in)
Potassium 43.3 mg/L (1.56×10−6 lb/cu in)
Bicarbonate 195.4 mg/L (7.06×10−6 lb/cu in)
Chloride 163.3 mg/L (5.90×10−6 lb/cu in)
Fluoride 0.72 mg/L (2.6×10−8 lb/cu in)
Nitrate 124.8 mg/L (4.51×10−6 lb/cu in)
Sulfate 124.0 mg/L (4.48×10−6 lb/cu in)
pH 8
can a portion of ZAMZAM change normal water to ZAMZAM
It is to clarify my argument on the above statement.
If u add normal water to a portion of ZAMZAM will that water change to ZAMZAM or not.
Please let me know.
Wasalamoalykum
Regards
Syed Shazli Azher
Zam zam
Why so much hatred towards each other you Hindus and Muslims on this miraculous water too. It is a healing panacea for the people who are afflicted spiritually as well as physically. Glory be to the Creator of Zam zam .It is HE who has given zam zam the effects which it posseses. All of us ,both Hidus and Muslims, let us sing the songs of HIS Glory !
MashAllah
Thank you for sharing great details brother. May Allah reward you.
The Hindu or non-Muslim person who was making provoking comments above should carefully read these beautiful details posted and see if he/she can unseal their hearts and accept Islam or at least make a sincere commitment to research more on Islam, until you are ready to follow the right path.
mental illness among muzzies
it existed even before prophet or islam. kya tamasha hai bhai tum paagal logon ka.
Very good article
This is very good information, Thank you and keep up the good work
Correction
Makkah not Mecca. Be a muslim and follow Quran. Do not follow westerners. In quran it say Makkah NOT mecca.
subhan allah
subhan allah
its gangajal
its gangajal ... mecca is old temple of pagans tribe of arab and its near temples such holy water concept is there ... so take a chill
For if you use your common
For if you use your common sense .
On one hand you have gangajal which scientist say it has highest amount of iron,Cadmium and other metal making it unsafe for any human consumption /usage. On the other hand there is ZAMZAM that is accepted by the scientists as most safe and medicinal values. Do be swayed with what is feeded to you , do research . Obviously your intent of coming to this newspaper unwraps your hidden malicious intent of spitting out the venom feeded to you by the chaddis . Do yourself a favour ,get the translation of meaning of Quran and do yourself a study .There must be something about the fastest spreading religion . You would be surprised by the facts that were reveled thousands of yrs ago and are only recently accepted as "facts beyond doubt" .
gangajal
phela ganga ko saaf karo... any miracle always belongs to your god or shivaji.... have some commonsense and wake up.
Why the Hate?
Why do you want to incite people and get ugly responses?
Even pagan arabs did not believe what your saying?
Kaba was built by ibrahim(AS) or Abraham. This is also mentioned in Bible and same goes with the Zam Zam(its related to Ibrahim, Ismaeel and Hajra)
Hajj too again goes back to Ibrahim and Allah liked his acts of worship so much so that Allah obligated on muslims after ibrahim to repeat those acts as rituals of Hajj. Pagan arabs too performed Haj, the issue they had with Muhammad(pbuh)was not that they didn't believe in Allah. Arab Pagan too believed in Allah but they attributed partners and helpers to him.
Talbiya( something-a dua recited by muslims during Haj) translates as:
"Here I am at Thy(Allah's) service, there is no associate/partner with Thee(You Allah)."
Arab Pagans had the same Talbiya with addition
"Here I am at Thy(Allah's) service, there is no associate/partner with Thee(You Allah).-----(pagan addition starts here)except partners over whom you possess mastery and have given powers to, but the partners does not possess mastery (over you) and partners powers from your powers".
please shed hatred
Why do you want to incite people and get ugly responses?
Even pagan arabs did not believe what your saying?
Kaba was built by ibrahim(AS) or Abraham. This is also mentioned in Bible and same goes with the Zam Zam(its related to Ibrahim, Ismaeel and Hajra)
Hajj too again goes back to Ibrahim and Allah liked his acts of worship so much so that Allah obligated on muslims after ibrahim to repeat those acts as rituals of Hajj. Pagan arabs too performed Haj, the issue they had with Muhammad(pbuh)was not that they didn't believe in Allah. Arab Pagan too believed in Allah but they attributed partners and helpers to him.
Talbiya( something-a dua recited by muslims during Haj) translates as:
"Here I am at Thy(Allah's) service, there is no associate/partner with Thee(You Allah)."
Arab Pagans had the same Talbiya with addition
"Here I am at Thy(Allah's) service, there is no associate/partner with Thee(You Allah).-----(pagan addition starts here)except partners over whom you possess mastery and have given powers to, but the partners does not possess mastery (over you) and partners powers from your powers".
Shut up u bloody Hindu
Shut up u bloody Hindu
Amazing Miracle Of Almighty.
But Why The Amazing Fact or Miracle is not used in fever of people or in proper way.
As Per Facts :
The ZAM ZAM Well is Pumping in 24 hours/day with a production of 690,000 m3 per day of water.After this water is empty in well and the well is re-fill with water in 11 minutes by grace of almighty.
My Opnion to Authority of ZAM ZAM Water is that.
If We Pump the water in 49 minutes and water will be re fill in 11 minutes in the well, instead of pumping 24 hours/day.
with my opinion the water production will be as:
49 minutes= 690,000 m3.
49 minutes will come 24 times in a day.
690,000m3 * 24 =16,560,000 million m3 per day.
Coming to conclusion that SWCC's Water Production Per Year is 1000,000,000 Million m3 with Cost of xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
The Cost xxxxxxxxxxxxx Can be Saved by The Amazing Fact of Miracle Of The Great Almighty.
Dear All, Please don't mis-understand me.
have some sence
u want to use the Holy water for washing cleaning etc. Have some sence
Zam Zam
SUBHAN ALLAH
Zamzam Water Facts
Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water to billions of people, have thirstily drunk from throughout history, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage.
Zamzam is linked to some of the most important personalities in world history: the Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them) and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), as well as Ismail's mother Hajira (may Allah be pleased with her).
According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) rebuilt the Bait-ul-Allah (House of Allah) at the site of the well, a building which had been originally constructed by Prophet Adam (a.s.), and today is called the Kaaba (Qiblah), a building towards which all Muslims around the world face in prayer, five times each day. Zamzam well is located approximately 20 meters east of the Kaaba. Zamzam well is located in Makkah, which is the heart of the Hajj pilgrimage. Zamzam well is 35 meters deep and topped by an elegant dome. The miracle water of Zamzam is still flowing until today. Subhanallah!
"The difference between Zamzam water and other (city water) was in the quantity of calcium and magnesium salts. The content of these was slightly higher in Zamzam water. This may be why this water refreshes tired Hajis, but more significantly, the water contains fluorides that have an effective germicidal action."
"This well has never dried up. On the contrary, it has always fulfilled the demand for water. It has always maintained the same salt composition and taste ever since it came into existence. Its potability has always been universally recognized as pilgrims from all over the world visit the Kaabah every year for Hajj and Umrah, but have never complained about it. Instead, they have always enjoyed the water that refreshes them. Water tastes different at different places. Zamzam water's appeal has always been universal. This water has never been chemically treated or chlorinated as is the case with water pumped into the cities. Biological growth and vegetation usually take place in most wells. This makes the water unpalatable owing to the growth of algae causing taste and odor problems."
How the Zamzam came into being?
All traditions agree that Allah (SWT) created the well to provide Hajira, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), and her baby Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him) with water in the hot, dry valley they were in, around the year 2000 BC.
In her desperate search for water, Hajira ran seven times back and forth in the scorching heat between the two hills of Safa and Marwa to provide for her baby who was dying of thirst. Today, this same act is a necessary rite of Hajj pilgrimage all Muslims, mothers and fathers, must complete.
Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) settled his family there as part of Allah's mission for him. The first thing Hajira had to do then was to look for water in the area. She was searching for it while watching at her son and would run whenever she could not see Ismail. Allah (SWT) saw her effort and miraculously blessed the spot with a water spring, at the feet of Prophet Ismail (as).
Zamzam before Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
The appearance of the Zamzam began the settlement of the Makkan valley, where the descendants of Prophet Ismail populated the area.
But as time passed, Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail's monotheistic message, which once dominated the region, began taking a backseat to pagan, polytheistic beliefs.
Nonetheless, the well of Zamzam retained its importance in later generations. The grandfather of the Prophet, Abdul Muttalib, was honored with the responsibility of taking care of the well and the pilgrims to Makkah.
Zamzam water: the power drink
One of the miracles of Zamzam water is its ability to satisfy both thirst and hunger. One of the Companions of the Prophet said that before Islam, the water was called "Shabbaa'ah" or satisfying. It was filling and helped them nourish their families.
After Islam, this powerful ability to quench thirst and fill stomachs remained. Prophet Muhammad said: "The best water on the face of the earth is the water of Zamzam; it is a kind of food and a healing from sickness."
According to the Muslim collection of Hadith, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, a Companion (Sahabi), noted that when he first arrived in Makkah during the early days of Islam, not only did he satisfy his hunger and thirst but he survived only on Zamzam water for a whole month.
More recently, in the last few decades, scientists have collected samples of Zamzam water and they have found certain peculiarities that make the water healthier, like a higher level of calcium.
Zamzam water: a cure for sickness
Apart from its ability to serve as satisfying food and drink, Zamzam water's health benefits are also commended. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said it was a healing from sickness. This is why pilgrims to Makkah to this day collect it in bottles to bring for relatives and friends back home who are ill.
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) used to carry Zamzam water in pitchers and water skins back to Madinah. He used to sprinkle it over the sick and make them drink it.
Wahab Ibn Munabbah, who was from the second generation of Muslims, said 'I swear by Him in whose possession my life is, Allah Ta'ala will relieve the person of all illnesses who drinks Zamzam to his fill and will also grant him good health.'
Zamzam water and Hajj pilgrimage
During Hajj and Umra, pilgrims are recommended to drink Zamzam water to their fill to quench their thirst. They also continue the tradition of bringing it back for family and friends.
For example, despite tight US laws forbidding the import of foreign liquids and fruits, there is an exception made for pilgrims returning from Makkah, who bring water of the Zamzam home for loved ones.
SUBHAN ALLAH
SUBHAN ALLAH
Miracle Of Allah
Really this is the Miracle of Allah that from the first day when Hazat Hajera Alaihi salaam found till the last day of this world this water will come continuously for the welfare of the human being. After reading all the details from above one should believe in Allah. Recently there was a research done by Chinese Scientists on Zamzam water which reveals that the molecules of this water has very significant characters as compared to normal drinking water. The molecules of Zamzam water sparkles light which is not seen in normal water and according to their research also, if we mix one drop of Zamzam water with a bucket full of drinking water, then the whole water will become like Zamzam water. Apart from this it has so many qualities in it as unlike other normal drinking water or any water if we keep this water in a container which is tightly closed for several years, the colour, smell and taste will change automatically and if we keep Zamzam water closed for more than one hundred years also, the quality will remain same as it is.......
Mashallaha
Mashallaha
Subhanallah...
Subhanallah...
Zamzam : The Sublime Water
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
ZamZam
The History & Significance
Zamzam : The Sublime Water
“Our Lord ! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in an uncultivable valley by Your Sacred House (The Ka’bah at Makkah) in order, O our Lord, that they may perform As-Salat (Iqama-as-Salah). So fill some hearts among men with love towards them, and (O Allah) provide them with fruits so that they may give thanks.”
Al Qur’an Surah Ibrahim, Chapter 14 Verse : 37_______________________________________________________
“The most sublime of all earthly water is that Zamzam; therein one finds food for the hungry and medicine for all the ill.”
(At-Tabarani)_______________________________________________________
Introduction :
Allah has made all living creatures out of water. People require water for almost everything; for agriculture, construction, transportation and for cooling and heating. But not all water carries the same value and significance? Muslims refer to the water of Zamzam as something revered and unique. They crave this mysterious liquid and love to drink it whenever they can. And for those who managed to go for Hajj, they return carrying if for thousands of miles as prized possession and to give special gifts to their friend and families.
So, what is so special about Zamzam water? In a word : Everything.
There is nothing ordinary about it. The miracle of how it come to being in the middle of the desert, its consistency throughout thousand of years, the beneficial qualities it has, the fact that it never dries up. This water is special.
The fact is, this small 5ft. deep well is far away from any other source or body of water. It is self-replenishing. It is constantly replenishing itself in order to produce gallons upon gallons of water for consumption of thirsty pilgrims plus the additional amount that is bottled and also the amount that is taken as gift distributed worldwide to millions.
Zamzam water has scientifically been proven to contain healing qualities due to its higher contents of Calcium and Magnesium Salts and also the natural fluorides that encompass a germicidal action.
It is also and established scientific fact that pools or water wells tend to grow vegetation such as algae especially in warm climates. Amazingly this is not the case in the well of Zamzam. It has remained free form biological contaminants.
From the time that Syedna Hagira (May Allah please be with her) wandered aimlessly through the desert in search of sustenance for her son & herself; to moment that Ismael, alayhes salam, kicked hi tiny feet on the sand and the well of Zamzam was born out of the great Mercy of Allah, Muslims have been drinking from it. What is more fascinating is that it has never dried up. To Muslims this blessed water is special in significance and history.
A Lofty History :
Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet Mohammed, Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, said : “When Abrahim had differences with his wife, (because if her jealousy of Hajira, may Allah please be with her, Ishmael’s mother) he took Ismaeal and his mother and went away. They had a water skin with them containing some water, Ismael’s mother used to drink water from the water skin so that her milk would increase for her child. When Abrahim alayhes salam, reached Makkah, he made her sit under a tree and afterwards returned home. Ismeal’s mother followed him, and when they reached Kada, she called him from behind, ‘O Ibrahim ! To whom are you leaving us ? He replied (I am leaving you) to Allah’s ( Care ).’ She said, ‘ I am satisfied to be with Allah.’ She returned to her place and started drinking water form the water-skin and her milk increased for her child. When the water had all been used up, she said to herself, ‘ I would better go and look so that I may see somebody.’ She ascended the hill of SAFA and looked, hoping to see somebody, but in vain. When she came down to the Valley, she ran till she reached the hill of the MARWA. She ran to and fro (between the two hills) many times. Then she said ( to herself ), ‘ I would better go and see the state of the child,’ she went and found it in a state of one on the point of dying. She could not endure to watch her child dying and said ( to herself ).’If I go and look, I may find somebody.’ She went and ascended the hill of the SAFA and looked for a long while but could not see anybody. Thus she completed seven rounds (of running) between SAFA and MARWA. Again she said (to herself), ‘I would better go back and see how child is doing.’ But all of a sudden she heard a voice, and she said to that strange voice, ‘Help us if you can offer any help.’ It was Jibrael alayhes salam (who had made the voice). Jibrael alayhes salam hit the earth with his heel like this ( Ibn Abbas hit the earth with his heel to illustrate, and so the water gushed out. Ismael’s mother was astonished and started digging…She started drinking from the water and milk for her child ( Sahi Bukhari ).
In another narration of Ibn Abbas, the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, said : “May Allah be merciful to the mother of Ismael ! If she had left the water of Zamzam (fountain) as it was, (without constructing a basin for keeping the water), it would have been a flowing stream. Jurhum (an ancient Arab tribe) came to Hajira, may Allah peace be with her, and asked her. ‘May we settle at your dwelling?’ She said, ‘Yes, but have no right to posses the water. ‘They agreed.” (Sahi Bukhari).
It was thus how dry and barren valley of Makkah Mukaramma become inhabited.
The Archangel Jibrael Alayhes Salam, unearth the water Zamzam such that the life of Ismeal Alayhes Salam, the great grandfather of Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, may saved. Hajira, May Allah peace be with her, the wife of Ibrahim Alayhes Salam, the Patriarch, restricted its flow and caused it to become a sell. It is located next to the holiest of all Holy places : The Ka’bah. Its water was the direct cause of Jurhum’s settlement in Makkah Mukaramma, and hence starts of the Makkan era in the human history. No other water can claim this honor.
The Rebirth of Zamzam :
With passage of time, the inhabitants of Makkah started to forego the ways of pious ones. Jurhum, the core of Makkan population, were driven out of Makkah when they became unjust and tyrannical. They, being fully aware of the importance of Zamzam, hideously plugged it to deny their conquerors its blessings. Zamzam was not reopened and hence was forgotten.
Many generations passed in the Makkah with Zamzam in complete oblivion, until Abdul-Muttaleb (the grandfather of the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam) resurrected the dead well. Abdul-Muttaleb himself was oblivious to Zamzam. With the approaching of the last divine message, a sequence of significant preludes was in order; the rebirth of Zamzam was one.
It so happened that for three consecutive nights, Abdul-Muttaleb had a very clear vision about digging a well. During each vision, the name of the well was different and no location was mentioned. On the fourth night, however, both Zamzam and its location were communicated to Abdul-Muttaleb so clearly that he attended to the appointed task on the morning of the very fourth night.
To the utter disbelief of the Makkans who ridiculed the seemingly futile attempt at finding water in such an arid place, Abdul-Muttaleb found water in an ancient buried well so close to the Ka’ba. And it was only natural that the Makkans claim a share in this, obviously, special well, Abdul Muttaleb gave no concessions and rejected any such claim.
The Makkans and Abdul-Muttaleb’s could not negotiate a middle ground, so both parties agreed to seek arbitration. They set out for a priestess whose Judgment was accepted by both parties.
On their way, and while crossing the desert, the caravan ran out of water. The companions of Abdul-Muttaleb all but gave any hope of salvation. And when all seemed lost, water sprang out from the ever so small notch that Abdul Muttaleb’s camel made with it pad. Upon seeing this, the Makkans knew that He who saved Abdul-Muttaleb from this eminent death on this very journey to settle the very question of Zamzam, had made Abdul Muttaleb the sole heir to this special water. The matter was settled and the family of the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, was ennobled with a mark clear distinction.
IT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO MENTION THAT ABDUL-MUTTALEB’S POSSESSION OF ZAMZAM WAS NOT AN ACT OF OWNERSHIP WHERE HE WOULD DENY ITS WATER TO OTHERS. BEING THE SOLE HEIR TO ZAMZAM MEANT THAT ABDUL-MUTTALEB ALONE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ZAMZAM WATER TO THE PILGRIMS; NO ONE ELSE ( SAVE HIS FAMILY OF COURSE ) COULD PARTAKE IN THIS MOST HONORABLE PRIVILEGE.
Venerable Even Before Islam :
After the rebirth of Zamzam on the hands of Abdul-Muttaleb, the Makkans accorded Zamzam the veneration it deserved. They used to drink from Zamzam whenever they were about to engage in matter of grave importance.
Al-Harith Ibn Khalifa As-Sa’adi narrated that Quraish always commenced their preparation to fend their enemies by drinking form Zamzam. This was so customary that one could easily infer the gravity of matter from the collection of pots near Zamzam.
The Locations of the Well :
The well is located only few paces from the Kab’ah, behind the Maqam-e-Ibrahim ( the stepping stone which Ibrahim Alayhes Salam, used whie building Ka’ba) to the left. Its location is now clearly marked on the marbles of the Mataf ( the nearly circular open space where the pilgrims circumambulate around the Ka’bah). The well itself was lowered below the ground to facilitate the modernization of water extraction from the well, and to remove all obstacles from the path of Tawaf.
It is worth mentioning that there are other wells named Zamzam after the original one. Such a well can be found, for example, in Medina Munawwara.
The Names of Zamzam :
Like any object of reverence, Zamzam commands both love and respect. In addition to the sublime nature and the lofty history of this unique water, its attributes have originated its many names. Some of its names that are related to its sublimity are ‘ blessing’ and ‘blessed’. Another beautiful name is ‘Bushra’ which signifies glad tiding for the believers.
Its lofty history contributed to its many names, such as ‘sanctified’. Another set of names derive from the fact that the Archangel Jibrael Alayhes Salam, unearth the water, such as ‘Hamzat Jibrael’ and ‘ Wat’ at Jibreal’. With both names referring to the act of knocking the ground open by the Archangel.
Zamzam’s attributes, however, account for the most of its names. Some of these attributes were learned from teaching of the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam; others were coined as descriptive names for the physical and spiritual attributes of the water. These names include for example, A CURE FOR ILLNESS, A FOOD FOR HUNGER. It is also called SUFFICIENT, BENEFICENT and PURE AND SWEET.
The Heavenly Connection :
Ibn Abbas related that when a man drowned in Zamzam, much of the water was remove out of the well in order to retrieve the body. After removing the body, Ibn Abbas told the man who was at the bottom of the well to collect water from the wellspring which flows from the direction of the Ka’bah. The source of this wellspring, said Ibn Abbas, is from Paradise. Abdullah Ibn Amr corroborates the same reference to the heavenly connection. This gives Zamzam yetfurther distinction whereby this earthly stream is mixed with water from paradise. This is most generous gift of Al’lah.
A Clear Sign :
Al-Masjid Al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) is the first House of worship appointed for mankind. Along with this appointed, Al’lah blessed this sacred place with many signs of distinction. Al’lah says:
“ Verily, the first House ( of worship ) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah ( Makkah ), full of blessing , and a guidance for Al-Aalameen (The mankind and jinn). In it are manifest signs ( for example ), The Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters it, he attains security…”
( Al-Qur’an, Surah Al-Imran Chapter:3 Verse : 96-97 )
Zamzam is one of those signs. Chronologically it is the first, for when Ibrahim Alayhes Salam, the Patriarch, left his wife and infant son the barren valley, following Allah’s command, he made a humble request:
“O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in an uncultivable valley by Your Sacred House (The Ka’bah at Makkah) in order, O our Lord, That they may perform salah. So fill some hearts among men with love towards them, and (O Al’lah) provide them with fruits so that they may give thanks”
Al- Qur’an Surah Ibrahim, Chapter 14 Verse : 37.
Perpetual Water :
One of the greatest attributes of Zamzam is that it will never dry up. This is a gift from Allah to Makkah and to its pilgrims. Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam said: “…May Al’lah bestow his mercy upon her ( Hajira, the mother of Ismael ) had she let go ( of Zamzam ) it would have become a spring ( rather than a well ) whose water shall never dry.” ( Ahmed ).
Ad-Dhahhak Ibn Muzahim also related that : “ Just before the Day of Judgment, all water (other than seawater ) will dry except that of Zamzam.”
Every year, millions upon millions pilgrims drink Zamzam water, which has been around for thousand of years. It is fed daily to the Prophet’s Masjid in Medina Mumawwara in large quantities, and is packed and shipped to millions of Muslims worldwide and also fed daily to around a million Makkan’s, without the slightest blemish in its flow. It is epitome of munificence; the more we drink, the more it gives.
A Friend of the Believer :
Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, said “One difference between us ( believers ) and Munafiqeen ( hypocrites ) is that they could not drink much form Zamzam.” ( Ibn Majah ).
A Muslim loves Zamzam and drinks it abundantly until he is full, whereas a Munafiq could not. This inability is caused by innate dislike to whatever the believers do in accordance with Al’lah wishes, which in turn causes the wretched one to forsake this divine gift for a mere mortal one.
The Chemical analysis of Zamzam Water :
Dr. Ahmed Abdulqadir Almuhandiss indicates that the results of chemical analyses show that Zamzam Water is pure water, without color or smell, has distinct taste, and it hydrogen exponent is 7.5, indicating that is alkaline to some extent.
A study conducted in American laboratories showed that traces of thirty elements identified in Zamam water by means of energizing neutrons. Some of these elements scored less than 0.01.
After matching up the chemical analysis to international specifications of the World Health Organization ( WHO ), results proved the portability of Zamzam water as sell as its beneficial effect on the body health. Additionally, sodium is very high in Zamzam water and the international specifications do not put a limit to the measurement of its components.
MINERALS PERCENTAGE
Calcium 198
Magnesium 43.7
Chloride 335
Sulfur 370
Iron 0.15
Manganese 0.15
Copper 0.12
Analysis of a study conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Waste Water Treatment, The Western Province, Saudi Arabia (1400 Hijra)
Zamzam water has also been treated by ultraviolet rays, and microbes have no place to survive in it, which means that Zamzam water preserves its taste and is not a congenial environment for bacteria.
According to various chemical analyses, dry weather makes Zamzam more saline through evaporation, which is, with Allah’s might, good for the human body.
In conclusion, it becomes clear that we should believe in the Prophet’s miracles, peace and blessing upon him, and that he, as described by Al’lah, “Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only Inspiration that is inspired” Surah An-Najm, Chapter 53 Verse :3-4.
Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, said, “Zamzam water is a lavish meal and a great healer,” and, “ Zamzam water is what one intends to drink it for.” Thus, it is a sunnah to drink Zamzam water, wash with it, and splash it on a sick person.
The Benefits of Drinking Zamzam Water :
Ibn Abbas said, “The people of Makkah used to be the fastest when it comes to sprinting, and the most powerful when it comes to wrestling, but as soon as they stopped drinking Zamzam water, they started to suffer from disease in their legs.”
He also said that the Messenger of Allah, Mohammed Sallallahu Alayhe Wasallam, had said, Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for. When one drinks it to healed, Allah heals him, when one drinks it be full, Al’lah makes him full, and when one drinks it to quench his thrist, Al’lah quenches it (Ahmed and Ibn Majah).
There is no doubt that drinking Zamzam water is very beneficial. Thus, dear brothers and sisters! One should drink Zamzam water because it is the best water on earth. Ibn Abbas, may Al’lah be pleased with him, said that the prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, had said, “The best water on earth is Zamzam water.”
Ibn Khaitam said, “Ibn Wahb came to us suffering from and illness. We than padi him a visit and found out that he had Zamzam water. We said to him, ‘If you taste this water, you will find crude (salty). ‘Then, he said. I’ll drink from it till I recover. I swear by the One who owns my soul that it is in the Book of Al’lah, Zamzam water neither drains nor can by vilified.’ It is in the Book of Al’lah,’…It is the drink of the pious.’ It is in the Book of Al’lah, ‘Priceless perfume.’ It is in the Book of Al’lah, It is a lavish meal and a great healer. I swear by the One Who owns my soul that if anyone drink his full from it, he recovers.’ (Saeed Ibn Mansour and Al-Arzaqi).
All the above proves the authenticity of the Hadeeth, “Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for”. Additionally, many Islamic scholars drank it and experienced its dazzling effects. For Instance, Abu Hanifa Drank Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable scholar and he becomes the best among the scholars in his era.
Al-Bakri said, “ I tried (Zamzam water) and sensed the truth about what had been about it, and when I drank it, I had no doubt about its amazing effect.”
I is also true that our Imam Shafi’I, felt its tangible results when he drank Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable person and a good arrow shooter, hitting nine out of ten targets at a time
An Al-Ajmi’s Manasik and AL-Bahr Al-Ameeq quoting Al-Aljmi, when drinking Zamzam water for forgiveness from sins, one should say. “ O Allah! It came to my knowledge that our Prophet said. ‘Zamzam water is what one intends to drink it for.’ O Allah! I am drinking it forgive me. O Allah! Forgive me.” Besides, when someone drinks it to be healed, it is good to say. “O Allah! I am drinking it to be healed. O Allah! Heal me”.
The Ruling of Carrying Zamzam Water outside Makkah :
Al-Imam Al-Farisi mentioned that it is permissible to carry Zamzam water outside Makkah AL-Mukaramma according to the four juristic schools, and that it is even recommended by Malik and Shafi’i.
Sayedna Aisha, May Allah please be with her, also mentioned that the Prophet, Mohammed Sallahu alyhe wa sallam, and herself used to do that. ( Tirmithi). Abu Hasan said, “The Prophet Mohammed Sallahu alyhe wa sallam, wrote to Suhail Ibn Amr, ‘If you receive my message at night, do not wait till the morning, and if you receive it in the morning do not wait till night; just immediately send me some Zamzam water. ’Then, Suhail’s wife with the help of his grandfather, Ayoub Ibn Abdullah, and their maids carried Zamzam water at night…” (Abu Musa Al-Madeeni & Al-Azraqi).
Atta stated that Ka’b Al-Ahbar used to carry it to Al-Shaam (Syria, Lebanon, Jordon and Palestine).
Sayedna Aisha, May Allah please be with her, carried Zamzam in bottles for sick people. The Prophet Mohammed Sallahu alyhe wa sallam, also carried it in leather bags and used to pour it on the sick and give it to them as a drink (Al-Fakihi).
Habeeb said. “I said to Atta, ‘Can I take Zamzam water?’ ‘Yes, you can. The Prophet, Mohammed Sallahu alyhe wa sallam, used to carry it in leather bags, and also gave it with press dates to AL-hassan and Al-Hussein,’Said Atta.
Courtesy : AL Jumuah Magazine (Vol 13 Issue 12 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1422 H )
Some of the information in this article were extracted form the following website //shaijia.8m.net
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