Zamzam Water: The history & significance -III
23/10/2009| IslamWeb
The chemical analysis of Zamzam Water
Dr. Ahmad 'Abdul-Qaadir Al-Muhandiss indicates that the results of chemical analyses show that Zamzam Water is pure water, without color or smell, has a distinct taste, and its hydrogen exponent is 7.5, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent.
A study conducted in American laboratories showed that traces of thirty elements were identified in Zamzam water by means of energizing neutrons. Some of these elements scored less than 0.01.
After matching up the chemical analysis to international specifications, especially to the specifications of the World Health Organization (WHO), results proved the portability of Zamzam water as well 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 composition.
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Minerals
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Percentages
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Calcium
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198
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Magnesium
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43.7
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Chloride
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335
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Sulfur
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370
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Iron
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0.15
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Manganese
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0.15
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Copper
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0.12
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This is an Analysis of a study conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Water and Waste Water Treatment, the Western Province, Saudi Arabia (1400 H.)
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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 make: 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 
and that he as described by Allah (what meant): "Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only Inspiration that is inspired." [Quran 53: 3-4]
and that he as described by Allah (what meant): "Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only Inspiration that is inspired." [Quran 53: 3-4]Prophet Muhammad 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.
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 'Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, 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 a disease in their legs."
He also said that the Messenger of Allah had said: "Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for. When one drinks it to be healed, Allah heals him; when one drinks it be full, Allah makes him full; and when one drinks it to quench his thirst, Allah quenches it." [Ahmad and Ibn Maajah]
had said: "Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for. When one drinks it to be healed, Allah heals him; when one drinks it be full, Allah makes him full; and when one drinks it to quench his thirst, Allah quenches it." [Ahmad and Ibn Maajah]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 'Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet had said: "The best water on earth is Zamzam water".
had said: "The best water on earth is Zamzam water".Ibn Khaytham 
said, "Ibn Wahb came to us suffering from an illness. We, then, paid him a visit and found out that he had Zamzam water. We said to him, 'If you taste this water, you will find it 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 Allah, 'Zamzam neither drains nor can by vilified.' It is in the Book of Allah, `... It is the drink of the pious.' It is in the Book of Allah, 'Priceless perfume.' It is in the Book of Allah, ‘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.' [Sa'eed Ibn Mansoor and Al-Arzaqi]
said, "Ibn Wahb came to us suffering from an illness. We, then, paid him a visit and found out that he had Zamzam water. We said to him, 'If you taste this water, you will find it 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 Allah, 'Zamzam neither drains nor can by vilified.' It is in the Book of Allah, `... It is the drink of the pious.' It is in the Book of Allah, 'Priceless perfume.' It is in the Book of Allah, ‘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.' [Sa'eed Ibn Mansoor and Al-Arzaqi]All the above proves the authenticity of the narration: "Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for." Additionally, many Islamic scholars drank it and experienced its dazzling effects. For instance, Imaam Abu Haneefah drank from Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable scholar and he became the best among the scholars in his era.
drank from Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable scholar and he became the best among the scholars in his era.Al-Bakri said: "I tried (Zamzam water) and sensed the truth about what had been said about it, and when I drank it, I had no doubt about its amazing effect."
said: "I tried (Zamzam water) and sensed the truth about what had been said about it, and when I drank it, I had no doubt about its amazing effect."It is also true that Imaam Shaafi'i felt its tangible results when he drank Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable person and a good arrow shooter, fitting nine out of ten targets at a time.
felt its tangible results when he drank Zamzam water in order to be a knowledgeable person and a good arrow shooter, fitting nine out of ten targets at a time.Al-'Ajmi said that when drinking Zamzam water one should ask for forgiveness from sins, one may say: "O Allah! It came to my knowledge that your Prophet said, 'Zamzam water is what one intends to drink it for.' O Allah! I am drinking it to 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."
said that when drinking Zamzam water one should ask for forgiveness from sins, one may say: "O Allah! It came to my knowledge that your Prophet said, 'Zamzam water is what one intends to drink it for.' O Allah! I am drinking it to 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-Imaam Al-Faarisi mentioned that it is permissible to carry Zamzam water outside Makkah according to the four juristic schools, and that it is even recommended by Imaam Maalik and Imaam Shaafi'ee 
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mentioned that it is permissible to carry Zamzam water outside Makkah according to the four juristic schools, and that it is even recommended by Imaam Maalik and Imaam Shaafi'ee .'Aa'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, also mentioned that the Prophet, salallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and herself used to do that. [At-Tirmithi]. Abu Hasan, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet wrote to Suhayl Ibn 'Amr, may Allah be pleased with him: '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, Ayoob Ibn 'Abdullaah, and their maids carried Zamzam water at night…" [Abu Moosaa Al-Madeeni and Al-Azraqi]
wrote to Suhayl Ibn 'Amr, may Allah be pleased with him: '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, Ayoob Ibn 'Abdullaah, and their maids carried Zamzam water at night…" [Abu Moosaa Al-Madeeni and Al-Azraqi]Ataa' stated that Ka'b Al-Ahbaar used to carry it to ancient Syria.
stated that Ka'b Al-Ahbaar used to carry it to ancient Syria.'Aa'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, carried Zamzam water in bottles for sick people. The Prophet also carried it in leather bags and used to pour it on the sick and give it to them as a drink. [Al-Faakihi]
also carried it in leather bags and used to pour it on the sick and give it to them as a drink. [Al-Faakihi]Zamzam Water: The history & significance - I
Zamzam Water: The history & significance -II
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