Muslims consider Zamzam water to be blessed holy water. The Zamzam well, located within Masjid-al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the source of this water. The well is positioned 20 meters east of the Al-Kaaba, the holiest location in Islam. The history of Zamzam water is as fascinating as its benefits, and both highlight its religious significance.
History of Zamzam Water
As related by Ibn 'Abbaas (R.Z.) Allah gave Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) the command to transport his wife, Hajara (A.S.), and son, Ismail (A.S.), to Makkah. Makkah was a desolate place during this time. The Prophet left his wife and son with a few dates and some water, then went back to his house, as Allah had commanded. The dates and water had been on this desolate land for some time. Hajara (A.S.) began seeking water as the young Ismail (A.S.) began to cry out from thirst. She traversed the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times while running (that is why circumambulating the Kaaba seven times is an important ritual of Umrah and Hajj both). Ismail (A.S.) the child started kicking the ground in his anxious state. Hajara (A.S.) noticed water gushing out of the area where Ismail (A.S.) was kicking all of a sudden. She started giving Ismail (A.S.) some of the water she had carefully saved for herself. The water that erupted became known as the Zamzam blessed water.
The Miracle of Zamzam Water
"The best water on the face of the planet is the water of Zamzam," the Prophet (PBUH) remarked; "it is a form of meal and a remedy from sickness." 3302 Saheeh al-Jaami
The miracle of the Zamzam well and its holy water is what makes it significant in Islamic history. Among the well-known qualities of Zamzam water are:
It alleviates hunger pangs.
Applying it to the eyes improves vision and other eye-related issues.
It aids in acid reduction.
It aids in the prevention of dental caries.
It is a good source of nutrition and promotes good health.
It grants pilgrims' requests and duas.
It aids in the healing of damaged skin cells.
It weakens the human body's immunological system.
Five Interesting Zamzam Water Facts
According to tests, Zamzam water has 366mg/1 of bicarbonates, making it the purest water on the planet.
The Zamzam well is 30 meters deep, 13 meters of which are compacted sediments and 17 meters of igneous rock. Water seeps through the hairline fractures of the granite and gets its high mineral content, which is useful to people.
Zamzam water is colorless and odorless, yet it has a peculiar taste.
Because of its high concentration of calcium and magnesium salts, Zamzam water is thought to have therapeutic qualities.
It is said that drinking Zamzam water boosts the body's immunity.
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