THE WATER OF ZAMZAM

THE WATER OF ZAMZAM

It is the best water on earth. It is also the most ancient water on earth because it was discovered about five thousand years ago. According to laboratory analysis, it is the most pure water on earth. Moreover, it functions as food and as a cure for diseases as mentioned by the Prophet,  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ). In addition, it is found in the most sacred place on earth. Is there any other source of water on earth that can rival its virtues?

The existence of water in this barren valley was an honor that Allaah The Almighty bestowed upon Ismaa‘eel (Ishmael)  may  Allaah  exalt  his  mention and his mother Haajar (Hagar), may Allaah exalt their mention, and for everyone who inhabits or visits this blessed City of Makkah. This water is a reason for the prosperity and life of Makkah and one of the manifest signs in the Holy Sanctuary.

The well of Zamzam was once near the Ka'bah and visible over the ground for it is only about 21 meters away from the Ka'bah. When the numbers of people making Tawaaf (circumambulation) increased, there was a necessity to expand the path of Tawaaf. Hence, the well became underground, accessible through a basement under the path of Tawaaf and people used to go into and out of it. Recently this basement was closed and faucets where people can drink Zamzam water were set up out of the Tawaaf path. Some virtues of Zamzam water are mentioned in the following Hadeeths (narrations):

· The Prophet,  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ), said about the water of Zamzam: "It is blessed, and it serves as food." 

· “The Best water on earth is the water of Zamzam. It serves as food and heals from illness.”

· Jaabir  may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  him said that the Prophet,  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ), said: “The water of Zamzam is for whatever purpose it is drunk for.” [Ahmad, Ibn Maajah and Al-Bayhaqi: Hasan]

According to the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition), one should say “Bismillaah (in the Name of Allaah)” before drinking, “Al-Hamdulillaah (Praise be to Allaah)” after drinking, taking breath three times outside the utensil while drinking, drinking to one’s fill and supplicating Allaah The Almighty for the good of the worldly life and the Hereafter.

These are some Hadeeths about the virtue of Zamzam clarifying its goodness and blessings. So, dear pilgrim, be keen on drinking to your fill from Zamzam water and to supplicate Allaah The Almighty with whatever goodness that you wish for in the worldly life and the Hereafter.

Top 10 benefits of Zamzam water

Zamzam is a blessed water body, which quenches thirsting people across the globe, especially the Haji who travel to Mecca and Madina for Haj. Zamzam water is known for its purity, cooling & refreshing nature and quench thirsty features. It is associated with prophets Ibrahim A.S., Ismail A.S., Prophet Muhammed S.A.W. and Hajira A.S.  The well of Zamzam water is situated in Mecca and few meters east of Kabaah. The well is 35 meters deep.

1. Best water on the earth: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasalam) said that best water on the earth is Zamzam water. According to  Nabi SAW, it is just like as food and has the power to cure sickness.
2. Enhances energy in human cells:The German scientist Dr. Knut Pfeiffer, the head of the largest medical centre in Munich has studied that Zamzam water amazingly increased the energy levels in the cell systems of the body.
3. Free of germs and bacteria: Hardly any water body present in the world except Zamzam which are free of germs and bacteria. It has been studies by Dr. Yahya Koshak, an expert on Zamzam that the water doesn’t contain any contaminants. It has been treated by ultraviolet ray’s and found that there is no possibility of finding bacteria in this revered water.

4 Highest purity: It is the purest form of water on the Erath because of its containing of adequate amount of bicarbonates (366mg/l), which is even higher from the French Alps water (bicarbonates-357mg/l).

5.   Abundant with Calcium and Magnesium: Zamzam is of healing nature. It contains required amount of Ca and Mg. It is germicidal in nature because of its fluorides presence. These facts have been proved scientifically.

6.   Increases blood platelets: Zamzam water fasting helps to increase blood platelets, increases the immunity of the body, increases WBCs, RBCs and detoxify the body.

  

  7. Weight loss: It reduces the impacts of hunger.

8. Helps in Weight gain: Regular intake of this amazing liquid helps to nourish the body and may also increase your body weight.

9. Increases eye beauty: Applying this water over your eyes helps to brighten the eyesight. Washing your eyes with this holy water is also helpful to cure many eye related disorders.

10. Reduce acidity and heartburn: The water is alkaline in nature, which neutralize the excess acid formed in the stomach thus beneficial for hyperacidity and heartburn.