Facts about the Zamzam water

 Among the many blessings of Allah Almighty that pilgrims of hajj and umrah enjoy, Zamzam water remains a prominent one. In fact, it’s among the rituals of the holy pilgrimages to drink Zamzam water! That’s why it’s advised for pilgrims arriving in the kingdom through December umrah packages Birmingham to drink and make the maximum use of Zamzam water, but at the same time, shouldn’t waste it. Pilgrims are also given canned Zamzam water to carry to their homes as a gift/souvenir for their loved ones.

1. Well of Zamzam.

The well of Zamzam is present inside Masjid-al-Haram. To be more specific, it remains located about 20 meters (66 feet) east of the Holy Kaabah. The supply of Zamzam water is available throughout the Haramain through various water stations but pilgrims cannot physically access the Zamzam well.

2. Historical significance.

The well of Zamzam sprung during the time of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). When his (AS) son Hazrat Ismail (AS) was crying because of thirst and hunger in the barren desert of Makkah with no help in sight; Allah Almighty, by his will, discovered the well of Zamzam for him. 

3. Purest Water.

The Zamzam eater is the purest water to ever exist on Earth. Researches have shown that the perfect ratio of bicarbonates found in Zamzam water is even higher than the total found in the famous ‘French Alps’ water.

No microorganisms.

Another surprising fact about Zamzam water is that it contains no harmful microorganisms i.e., germs and bacteria cannot survive in it. 

According to the research of Dr. Yahya Koshak, a series of tests were conducted using ultraviolet tech through Europe and Saudi Arabia, and Zamzam Water was found to be completely free of any harmful microorganisms at all times. The reason being its high levels of the ‘fluoride’ mineral as well as the rich contents of ‘Calcium’ and ‘Magnesium’.

4. A Treatment. 

It was narrated by Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) in a Hadith that the Zamzam water is good for whatever purpose it is drunk for. Therefore, it can be evidently said that Zamzam water has exceptional healing capabilities for a lot of different ailments.

5. The well of Zamzam has never dried.

As surprising as it may seem, the water of Zamzam well has never dried and to date, the origin of its water i.e., from where it flows/comes remains unknown. Its water has been flowing and being used by people for thousands of years till date but it never depletes. In fact, it will remain like this till the end of time because it surely is a miracle of Allah Almighty.

These are some of the most significant facts about the Zamzam water that everyone should know about.