Virtues of Zamzam
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The best water on the face of the earth is the water of Zamzam; it is a kind of food and a healing from sickness.” (Saheeh al-Jaami’, 3302). It was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) drank it, did wudoo’ with it and poured it on his head. He used to carry Zamzam water in small vessels and large containers in order to pour it on the sick and give it to them to drink. (al-Silsilat alSaheehah, 883). One of the Sahaabah said: we used to call it al-Shabbaa’ah (satisfying) and it helped us to take care of our families (ie. it was filling and helped them to do without food, it was also sufficient to nourish children). (al-Silsilat al-Saheehah li’l-Albaani, 2685). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.” (Narrated by Ibn Maajah) The Messenger of Allah, salallahu alayhe wa sallam has said:" The most subli...