Hajj - Articles|- Zamzam Water Facts: What is Zamzam?

Zamzam is the name of the well that provides thewater to billions of
people, have thirstily drunk from throughout history, especially
during the Hajj pilgrimage.
Zamzam is linked to someof 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 aroundthe world face in prayer, five times each day. Zamzam
well is located approximately 20 meters east of the Kaaba. Zamzam well
is located inMakkah, 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 flowinguntil 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 Zamzamwater. This may be why this water refreshes
tiredHajis, 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 alwaysenjoyed 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 mostwells. This makes the water unpalatable owingto 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. Shewas 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 Makkanvalley,
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 nourishtheir 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
duringthe early days of Islam, not only did he satisfy hishunger and
thirst but he survived only on Zamzamwater for a whole month.
More recently, in the last few decades, scientists have collected
samples ofZamzam water and they have found certain peculiarities that
make the water healthier, like a higher level of calcium.
Zamzam water: a cure forsickness
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 whypilgrims to Makkah to this day collect it in
bottles to bring for relatives and friends backhome 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
willrelieve 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 isan exception made for pilgrims returning
from Makkah, who bring water of the Zamzam home for loved ones.
A Halo of Koranic Steam
We have recently realizedthe value of the use of amulets. It has been
scientifically proven that water is affected by whatis recited over
it. Japanese researcher Masaru Emoto has had a unique experience. He
said that he had read in abook that each snowflake falling from the
sky is unique. He said that his scientific instinctstold him that this
was nottrue. The geometric shape of the snowflake isdetermined by its
chemical composition. The composition of wateris well known - two
hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. So how come snowflakes that
fallfrom the sky are differentfrom one another? He said: "I was
determined to prove that this theory was false." He built a
laboratory, consisting of a deep freezer with a regulator, because no
liquid, subjected to sudden freezing, can assume a geometric shape.
The freezing must be slow, so the atoms have the chance to crystallize
into the shape decreed by Allah (SWT). There was a deep freezerwith a
regulator, a cold room at the temperature of -7°C, and several
microscopes equipped with cameras, so he could photograph the
snowflake before it melted. The scientists working in this room wore
warm clothing. He said: "I took samples from two faucets in the
laboratory, I froze them, and each sample gave mea different
snowflake. The samples came from two different wells, two different
rivers, from twodifferent lakes. I almost went crazy and thought this
was witchcraft." A Saudi student at the University of Tokyo happened
to meet him, and asked him what was wrong. Masaru told him his
problem. The student said to him: "We have blessed water, called
Zamzam water. I will giveyou a sample of this water so you can
experiment on it. Zamzam water is not affected by witchcraft or Jinns,
so using it can prove or disprove the whole theory." Emoto took a
sample of Zamzamwater, and said: "I couldn't crystallize it, even by
diluting the water by 1,000." In other words, he turned one cubic
centimeter into oneliter.
He said that when he diluted the water by 1,000 and froze it, he got a
uniquely-shaped crystal. Two crystals wereformed, one on top of the
other, but they assumed a unique form. When he asked his Muslim
colleague why there were two crystals, he told him it was because
"Zamzam" is composed of two words:"Zam" and "Zam."
Masaru Emoto said: "My Muslim colleague offered to recite Koranic
verses over the water. He brought a tape-recorder and played some
Koranic verses, and we got the most perfectly-shaped crystals. Then he
played the 99 names of Allah (SWT) . Each name produced a
uniquely-shaped crystal. Then he began cursing the water. We said:
Water, you are impure. You are not suited for consumption. The water,
in this case, did not freeze, or produced an extremely ugly crystal."
When they uttered bad words like"war" or "fighting," the water did not
freeze, or else produced an ugly shape. When the man completed these
experiments, which lasted 15 years, he published a five-volume book
called Messages from Water. He wrote: "I have proven that water, that
peculiar liquid, is capable of thinking, fathoming, feeling, getting
excited, and expressing itself."
Following was written bya Japanese Scientist Masaru Emoto:
The quality / purity of Zamzam water has, will not be find any where
else in the water on this earth.
He used the technology named NANO, and researched a lot on Zamzam
water. And found out that if one drop of Zamzam water mix in 1000
drops of regular water, regular water will get the same quality like
Zamzam water.
He also found that a mineral in one drop of Zamzam water has its own
importance that willnot be find any other water on this earth.
He also found in some tests that the quality or ingredients of Zamzam
water can not be changed, why, science does not know the reason.
Even he re-cycled the Zamzam water, but no change it was still pure.
This scientist also found out that, the Muslims say BISMILLAH before
eating/drinking. He says that after saying BISMILLAH on regular water,
there are some strange changes happened in the quality of regular
water. That make it best water.
He also found out that if some one recites the Quran on regular water,
it gets the ability for the treatment of different diseases.
Masaru Emoto is a Japanese author known for his claim that if human
speech or thoughts are directed at water droplets before they are
frozen, images of the resulting water crystals will be beautiful or
ugly depending upon whether the words or thoughts were positive or
negative. Emoto claimsthis can be achieved through prayer, music or by
attaching written words to a container of water.
Wait a minute - Aren't you made up of Water?
Yes! 72% of your body is made up of water. Imagine how your
wordsaffect your own body. When you say, "I'm a failure," or "I'm
hopeless," or "I won't getwell," imagine how thesewords weaken your
health.
Make a choice to say the best words out there. Sayoften, "I'm
wonderful," and "I'm beautiful".