Zamzam - The Blessed Water
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Ershad
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Assalamu Alaikkum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu,
Q 2: What is the ruling on certain people reciting Qur'an over Zamzam Water (well that sprung up under the Prophet Isma'il when he was a baby, near the Ka'bah), then giving it to someone to drink in order to be granted specific wishes or for healing?
A: It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) drank from Zamzam Water, used to carry it with him, and encouraged people to drink it saying: Zamzam Water is for whatever it is drunk for.
So, he (peace be upon him) drank from that water and then went to Zamzam Well and there the people were busy providing and drawing water (from the well).
There are other Hadiths reported on the excellence and characteristics of Zamzam Water.
Although some of these Hadiths are criticized in respect of authenticity, some scholars ranked them as Sahih (authentic). Moreover, the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) acted upon them and people follow them until today. In support of this view, Imam Muslim related in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said concerning Zamzam Water: It is blessed; it is a food that nourishes.
Abu Dawud reported it through an authentic Isnad (chain of narrators) with the following addition: It is a cure for illnesses.
As to reciting Qur'an over Zamzam Water, there are no authentic reports that prove that the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Qur'an over it and then gave it to any of his Sahabah to drink or rub therewith for fulfilling a wish or for treatment and recovery. The Prophet (peace be upon him) had great blessings and a noble rank and was keen to bring good to his followers. Moreover, he (peace be upon him) went to Zamzam Well many times before Hijrah (the Prophet's migration to Madinah) and during his 'Umrahs and Hajj to the Sacred House after Hijrah, but it has not been authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised any of his Sahabah to recite over Zamzam Water. Had reciting over Zamzam Water been permissible, it would have been obligatory for him to do it, tell Muslims about it, and clarify to them its benefit. There was no good but he (peace be upon him) showed to the Muslims nor evil but he warned them against. However, there is no objection to reciting over Zamzam seeking cure just as there is no objection to reciting over any other water. Rather, Zamzam Water should be given priority over normal water as it is a source of blessings and healing according to the cited Hadiths.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'
Q 2: What is the ruling on certain people reciting Qur'an over Zamzam Water (well that sprung up under the Prophet Isma'il when he was a baby, near the Ka'bah), then giving it to someone to drink in order to be granted specific wishes or for healing?
A: It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) drank from Zamzam Water, used to carry it with him, and encouraged people to drink it saying: Zamzam Water is for whatever it is drunk for.
So, he (peace be upon him) drank from that water and then went to Zamzam Well and there the people were busy providing and drawing water (from the well).
There are other Hadiths reported on the excellence and characteristics of Zamzam Water.
Although some of these Hadiths are criticized in respect of authenticity, some scholars ranked them as Sahih (authentic). Moreover, the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) acted upon them and people follow them until today. In support of this view, Imam Muslim related in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said concerning Zamzam Water: It is blessed; it is a food that nourishes.
Abu Dawud reported it through an authentic Isnad (chain of narrators) with the following addition: It is a cure for illnesses.
As to reciting Qur'an over Zamzam Water, there are no authentic reports that prove that the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Qur'an over it and then gave it to any of his Sahabah to drink or rub therewith for fulfilling a wish or for treatment and recovery. The Prophet (peace be upon him) had great blessings and a noble rank and was keen to bring good to his followers. Moreover, he (peace be upon him) went to Zamzam Well many times before Hijrah (the Prophet's migration to Madinah) and during his 'Umrahs and Hajj to the Sacred House after Hijrah, but it has not been authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised any of his Sahabah to recite over Zamzam Water. Had reciting over Zamzam Water been permissible, it would have been obligatory for him to do it, tell Muslims about it, and clarify to them its benefit. There was no good but he (peace be upon him) showed to the Muslims nor evil but he warned them against. However, there is no objection to reciting over Zamzam seeking cure just as there is no objection to reciting over any other water. Rather, Zamzam Water should be given priority over normal water as it is a source of blessings and healing according to the cited Hadiths.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'
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Sister Zohra
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Assalamu Alaikum,
JazakAllah khair for sharing.
JazakAllah khair for sharing.
PARVEZ SHAHIDI
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Brothers and sisters in Islam :salam2::
I have heard that, it is sunnah, that we drink water and other halal drinks in sitting position only.
But I saw in the video that people are drinking Zamzam water while standing.
Could someone please discuss the matter a little bit.
I am confused; whether my knowing of sunnah is correct or not.
Jajak Allah khair
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I have heard that, it is sunnah, that we drink water and other halal drinks in sitting position only.
But I saw in the video that people are drinking Zamzam water while standing.
Could someone please discuss the matter a little bit.
I am confused; whether my knowing of sunnah is correct or not.
Jajak Allah khair
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Ershad
Junior Member
Brothers and sisters in Islam :salam2::
I have heard that, it is sunnah, that we drink water and other halal drinks in sitting position only.
But I saw in the video that people are drinking Zamzam water while standing.
Could someone please discuss the matter a little bit.
I am confused; whether my knowing of sunnah is correct or not.
Jajak Allah khair
Walaikkum assalam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu,
It is disliked to drink in the "standing" position. However, it is permissible to do so. There are many ahadeeth which state that the Prophet
drank while standing or he allowed his companions to do so.The Prophet
did this to show that it is permissible to drink while standing and it is not haram. However, it is makrooh (disliked). I hope it answers your question.
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Alhamdulillah!
Thank you for sharing this video
brother.
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Mohamed.Islam
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JazakAllah khair for sharing.
PARVEZ SHAHIDI
Junior Member
:salam2:
Jajak Allah Khair brother for sharing the knowledge.
Jajak Allah Khair brother for sharing the knowledge.