The Power of Zamzam Water

Everyone has been heard about the Zamzam water. Zamzam water is not only popular among the Muslims, but the Western too. What is Zamzam Water? Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water to billions of people have thirstily drunk from throughtout history especially during the Haji pilgrimage. This water is 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 nourish their families. Furthermore, Zamzam water is the best and noblest of all waters. The water is the highest in status, the deareast to people, the most precious and valuable to them. It was dug by Jibrail and is the water with which Allah quenched the thirst of Ismail. 

What make the water Zamzam very special because the well can only found only in one place. The location of Zamzam well is in Makkah, which is the heart of the Hajj pilgrimage. 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 around the world face in prayer, five times each day. It is located approximately 20 metres east of the Kaaba . Zamzam well is 35 metres deep and topped by an elegant dome. In the past, there are over a building with an area of 8.3 m x 10.7 = 88.8m². between 1381-1388 H building to expand the excluded thawaf place. So, the place to drink Zamzam water moved into the basement. Under this land provided the drinking zamzam water with some 350 water tap (faucet for 220 men and 130 faucets for women), living in male-female separated .

Zamzam water is not created by humans, but it exists based on History of Prophet Ibrahim(a.s). So, how the Zamzam water came into being? All tradition agree that Allah (SWT) created the well to provide Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim(a.s) and her baby Prophet Ismail(a.s) with water in the hot and dry valley. They were in around the year 2000 BC. In her desperate search of water, Hajar ran seven times back and forth in the searching heat between the two hills of Safa and Marwa to provide for her baby who was dying of thirst. Then, Prophet Ibrahim(a.s) settled his family there as a part of Allah’s mission for him. The first thing Hajar had to do then was to look for water in the area. She was searching for it while watching at her son and 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, Prophet Ismail(a.s) kicked at the ground, water began gushing out, quenching his thirst. Besides that,  this well continues to provide water to this very day to all the millions of pilgrims who visit Makkah annually. 

On my research about the Zamzam water, it contents is totally different from the other water. I will explain what does the Zamzam water contains?  Zamzam water contains a higher content of Calcium(Ca) and Magnesium(Mg) salts in addition to natural flouride that encompass a gemicidal  action which contains healing qualities. The pH content of Zamzam water is 7.9-8.0, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent and is similar to seawater. Sodium chloride (common salt) is in excess in Zamzam water making it taste salty. The excess of amount of sodium does not cause any harmful effect. There are several types of minerals in Zamzam water. These minerals have its own mass concentration in Zamzam water. The minerals are Sodium(Na), 133 mg/L, Calcium(Ca), 96 mg/L, Magnesium(Mg), 38.88 mg/L, Potassium(K), 43.3mg/L, Bicarbonate(HCO3), 195.4 mg/L, Chloride(Cl), 163.3 mg/L, Nitrate(NO3), 124.8 mg/L, Sulphate(SO4), 124 mg/L, Flouride(F), 0.72 mg/L, pH, 8. So, the total dissolve alkalinity is 835 mg/L . In addition, Zamzam water has also been treated by ultraviolet rays, and microbes have no place to survive in it. Which means that Zamzam water preserve 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.

For the scientific research, i choose the research finding by Masaru Emoto . Masaru Emoto performed the first kind, pioneering experiments on water. He experimented with few drops of water which he put under various sound frequencies. Then, he noticed that the water particles arrangement differs upon changing the frequency.  Perhaps the final experiment Dr.Masaru Emoto did was on Zamzam’s water which he subjected to a stiff and fastidious test. He found out that this water is different than any other type of water on the globe. Interestingly, he noticed that this water has a special interaction and reaction with the Words of Allah, the Almighty;the Glorious Quran recitation on it. Zamzam water gushing through the rocks. Zamzam water still gush non-stop since thousands of year. In the other way,  Masaru Emoto brought few drop of Zamzam’s water and recited the Basmalah (In the Name of Allah, the Beneficient,Most Merciful) in Arabic and noticed that the arrangement of the water particles became prettier. In fact, these drops of water formed unique shapes as if they were drawn by a fantastically skilled by artist. Zamzam water is the water that Allah’s Messenger, rinformed us about. There are many verses in the Glorious Quran tell that the reader about the great importance of water for life and living beings. One of the verse is “We made from water every living thing.” The other verse is, “He is Who created the heavens and the earth in 6 Days – and His Throne was over  the water – that He might try you, which of you is best in conduct. But if you thou wert to say to them, “Ye shall indeed be raised up after death”, the Unbelievers would be sure to say, “This is nothing but obvious sorcery!” These two verses is an indication to the honor that Allah has given to water that He placed His Throne on top of water at the beginning of the creation.

The molecule that Masaru Emoto found in the Zamzam water has proved the validity of  Zamzam water as a sacred water. Zamzam water has a special phsique that makes it advantageous water. Recently, we have realize that the value of the use of amulets. It has been scientifically proven that water is affected by what is recited over. Based on Masaru Emoto finding, he said that he had read in a book that each snowflake falling from the sky is unique. His instincts told him that this was not true. The geometric shape of the snowflake is determined by its chemical composition. The composition of water is well known of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. He not believed about the theory. So, he built a laboratory to determined that the theory is not true. The laboratory consisting of a deep freezer with a regulator and a cold temperature of -7°c. The freezing must be slow, so the atoms have the chance to crystallize into the shape decreed by Allah (SWT). Several microscopes equipped with cameras, so he could photograph the snowflake before it melted. The scientists working in this room wore warm clothing. He took the sample from two different wells. Each sample gave him a different snowflake. Suddenly, a Saudi student at the University of Tokyo meet and asked Masaru what was wrong. Masaru told him his problem. Then, the student give Masaru a sample of Zamzam water so Masaru Emoto can experiment on it. Zamzam water is not affected by withcraft or Jinns, so using it can prove or disprove the whole theory. Emoto took the sample of Zamzam water and found that he could not crystallize it, even by diluting the water 1000. In other words, he turned one cubic centimeter into one liter. He said that when he diluted the water by 1,000 and froze it, he got a uniquely-shaped crystal. Two crystals were formed, 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."The molecule of Zamzam water  is not decorated painting, but rather it is a snow crystal as it appears under the microscope. He noticed that water takes numerous shapes and forms under specific sound frequencies. Emoto brought few drops of Zamzam’s water and recited the “Basmalah” and noticed that the arrangement of water particles became fantastically beautiful. In fact, these drops of water formed unique shapes as if they were drawn by a fantastically skilled artist. He observed the water particle taking distinct shapes that distinguish them from any other water particles’ shape in the world. besides that, the scientific interpretation of this phenomenon. Any element in the nature is composed of particles that are related to each other by chemical links and very specific shapes that are called molecules. Each molecule consist a number of atom tied to each other to maintain their shape and form.This is one of the wonders found in nature. In the case of water, when we freeze it and examine it under an electronic microscope we can see it in totally different shape. In fact, not even a single atom would resemble another one. This, of course indicates the Monotheism of the Creator, Allah, the Almighty. 

In addition, Zamzam water has its own miracle. Due to Zamzam well, the surrounding area flourish and what previously once was a barren wasteland became flourished busy city of Mecca today. The capability of the well to supply huge amount of water drying up each year puzzles researchers and scientist. However to Muslims, it is not surprisingly as it was stated in the Quran that the well will continue to provide water to millions of people until the Day of The Judgement nears. The well has never dried up . It has always fulfilled the demand of water. It has always maintained the same salt composition and taste ever since it came into existence. Water taste different at different places. Moreover, 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 most wells. This make the water unpalatable  owing to the growth of algae causing taste and odour problems. This small well provides water to millions of people through heavy motors pulling 8000 liters per second and after 24 hours in only 11 minutes complete its level. Thus Zamzam water level  never decrease. Millions of pilgrims visit the well each year while performing the Hajj. It was tested by European Laboratories and declared fit for drinking. Meanwhile, Mr. Sani Angaur, the manager of The Haj Research Center said that when they were digging for more wells of Zamzam water, they found the more they take water from the well, the more the amount of water become.

Then, the other speciality of Zamzam water is Zamzam water different with other water. The different of Zamzam water and the other water is the quantity of calcium(Ca) and magnesium(Mg) salts . The content of these calcium and magnesuim was slightly higher in Zamzam water while the common water just made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. This may be why this water refreshes tired Haji, but significantly, the water contains flourides that have an effective germicidal actions. No wonder when pilgrims come to Makkah to perform Hajj, they will bring back the Zamzam water for their relatives or friends. 

Zamzam water has many benefits that beneficial to others. First and foremost, the Zamzam water is  ability to satisfy both hunger and thirst. It was filling and helped as nourish. This powerful ability to quench thirst and fill stomachs remained. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “The best water on the face of the earth is the water of Zamzam;it is a kind of food and healing from sickness” .  According to the Muslims collection of Hadith, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, a Companion (Sahabi), noted that when he first arrived in Makkah during the early days of Islam, not only did he satisfy his hunger and thist but he survived only on Zamzam water for a whole month. More recently, in the last few decades, scientists have collected samples of Zamzam water and they have found certain peculiarities that make the water healthier, like a higher level of calcium. Apart from its ability to serve as satisfying food and drink, Zamzam water’s health benefits are also commented. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessinga be upon him and his family) said that it was a healing from sickness. Zamzam water has an effect of removing toxins from the body. Thus, making it helpful in speeding the process of curing cancer, food poisoning, burns, arthritis, eczema, thyroid dysfunction, mental confusion, high cholestrol, hypertension, SLE, haemorrhoids, and genaralized fatigue . It is healer in every disease. This is why pilgrims to Makkah to this day collect it in bottles to bring for relatives and friends back home who are ill. Besides that, 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. Wahab Ibn Munabbah, who was from the second generation of Muslims, said that “I swear by Him in whose possession my life is, Allah Ta’ala will relieve the person of all illnesses who drinks Zamzam to his fill and will also grant him good health”. During Haji and Umrah, 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.

Eventhough Zamzam water is known almost everyone in this world, they is a few controversy erupts over the Zamzam water. Zamzam water from a well in Mecca is considered as a sacred by Muslim pilgrims. Visitors are allowed to bring back small amount but Saudi Arabia has banned any comercial export. However, a BBC  investigation has found that large quantities have been sold in shops in London. Tests on water from the well show that it contains high levels of nitrates and arsenic . Undercover reporters were able to buy Zamzam water in Muslim bookshops in Wandsworth and Upton Park and Luton. Posing as a dealer, a reporter also infiltrated a warehouse where bottles were hidden before being sold to shops or directly to customers. Dr Duncan Campbell, president of the Association of Public Analysts, said: “The water is poisonous, particularly because of the high levels of arsenic, which is a carcinogen and can cause cancer. The other controversy is few of west’s people did not believe over Zamzam water. They do not think that the well of Zamzam water is the original source. They said the taste was very earthy. Furthermore, they said that water source in an arid desert so was a precious resource also. As for the healing properties, people gave him Zamzam water to drink but he believe it was actually an Egyptian doctor in Jeddah that diagnosed his condition and probably saved his life. He also advised some ill people to frink camel urine but we would not say that it was “the best medicine on earth”. It was what available at the time. 

After I have some research on Zamzam water, my impression towards this water is surprisingly enough that we can not find two identical or even alike crystals of water in the entire world. Zamzam water has a power on cure sickness. This water had given many beneficial to millions  people before the century until now and forever. Even in al-Quran had mentioned that the well of Zamzam’s water will provide for the millions people until The Day Of Judgement.There are many Islamic experiments done on water.  These tested provided that a person should read onto the water some verses for instance “In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, Most Merciful” before you drink it. Therefore, this in advise to every suffering person to recite verses from al-Quran before drinking any glass of water for 7 days. This is very effective and useful process that improves the immune system of the body.In a nutshell, it becomes clear that we should believe in the Prophet’s miracles, Muhammad SAW that he (SAW) has described by Allah (what meant) “Nor does He speak of (his own) desire. It is only inspiration that is inspired”.