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Format of the programmeHistory of Zamzam waterSuperiority of Zamzam waterManners of drinkingThe Zamzam wellModern research on ZamzamConclusionQ&A & refreshments

History of ZamzamThe story of Zamzam relates to Ibrahim, Ismail and Hajira (peace be upon them). Ibrahim left his wife and son near the Kaba, after which Hajira began searching for water. Ismail dug his heels in the ground metres away from the Kaba, from which water began to gush.

Superiority of Zamzam water1. The prerequisite to an answered Dua

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Zamzam water makes good whatever [need in the world and the hereafter] it is drunk for. If you drink it seeking cure with it, Allah will provide cure. If you drink it seeking protection from Allah, He will provide you with protection. And if you drink it in order to quench your thirst, Allah will quench it.

Superiority of Zamzam water2. Zamzam is the Prophets leftover water

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reports, The Prophet came to the Zamzam well. We retrieved some water for him and he drank it. Then he place this blessed saliva in it. We then put it back into the well...

Superiority of Zamzam water3. Zamzam was used to clean the Prophets heart

This was on the occasion of Shaqq Sadr (splitting of the chest). This happened at least twice, when he was a young boy and just before his Night Journey (al-Isra wal Miraj)

Superiority of Zamzam water4. Zamzam is like food

The Prophet indicated that one of the key features of Zamzam is that a person can suffice on it. In other words, it can act as a substitute for food too.

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) famously lived off Zamzam water for thirty days (Sahih Muslim).

Superiority of Zamzam water5. Zamzam is a cure for illnesses

Whether it is spiritual or physical, Prophet Muhammad indicated that Zamzam is an excellent cure for our illnesses.

Superiority of Zamzam water6. Zamzam is the water of the pious

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said Perform Salah at the same place as the best and drink water from the water of the pious. He was asked What is the Salah place of the best? He replied, Under the Mizaab. He was then asked What is the drink of the pious? He replied Zamzam water.

Manners of drinking To recite Bismillah first and praise Allah.

To sip in three gulps (like with all water).

The drinking should always be coupled with a supplication.

It should be drank in abundance so that one feels full and satisfied with it.

Manners of drinking IIDuring Hajj and Umra, it should be consumed abundantly after the tawaf and the two rakats of prayer at Maqam Ibrahim.

To stand and drink Zamzam.

It can be poured over the body too, as the Prophet poured some over his blessed head.

Manners of drinking IIICan it be transported outside Makka? According to a report of al-Tirmidhi, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) would carry Zamzam outside Makka and reported that the Prophet did the same.

Can we perform Wudu and Ghusl with it? Reports suggest that ablution is fine but not Ghusl.

The well

The well

Modern scientific research on ZamzamMuslim and non-Muslims scientists have conducted extensive research on Zamzam. In short, they have concluded that this water is like no other in the world.

Research of Masaru Emoto (clip)

Modern findings

What we learnThe reciting of the religious words has effects on water.

The qualities of Zamzam cannot be changed.

If Zamzam is added to normal water - even a small amount - then it helps to purify that water too.

What we learnIf the recitation of Quranic verses can affect the purity of water, then *why cant the Quran improve our day when we start it with Yasin?

*why cannot it bring ease to the deceased when we dedicate the reward to them?

ConclusionBaraka (blessings) lies with attachment to the pious men of Allah, like His prophets & messengers.

We do not truly value & appreciate water, perhaps because we have an abundance of it around us.

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