Exploring the health benefits, history and cultural significance of the Holy Zamzam Water

Zamzam water is a popular souvenir that followers of Islamic traditions get from their family and friends when they return from Makkah. Hajj or Umrah Pilgrims perform pilgrimage in the holy land and obtain this unique water. Zamzam water is known for its crystal clear properties along with being filled with revitalising properties and coolness and thirst quenching properties. It is the holy water that is drunk by almost all pilgrims and residents of Saudi Arabia.

The Zamzam Well;

The Zamzam Well is located in the Holy City of Makkah. It is present on the eastern side of the Ka’bah. It is known to be the cleanest water with several advantages. Every year, millions of Muslims enter the Holy Kaaba to conduct Umrah, and they consume the high quality Zamzam water. The water from Zamzam well really never stops flowing. It’s fascinating water and holds great importance and benefits. One of its finest qualities is that when mixed with any other water, it imparts its properties to that water. The Zamzam well is 35 metres deep and draws water from the Wadi alluvium. It is highly revered in Islam and is alluded to as “Sacred Water”. Because of its significance in Islam, Muslims admire this water and regard it as special and valued.

Importance & History of Zamzam Water 

It is said that Hazrat Ibrahim was directed by the supreme almighty to abandon his wife Hazrat Hajra and their young son Hazrat Ismail in the hot desert of Makkah. Thus as per directions he left them there and continued on his spiritual path. Hazrat Hajra was accompanied by the infant who was constantly weeping. Tiny Ismail was thirsty, but there was nobody in sight till the farthest range who could aid a mother in distress. She sprinted for rescue seven times between both the hills of Safa and Marwa. However, she was unable to locate anybody. The kid began scrubbing the sand where the Zamzam water gushed. When she noticed the water running, she exclaimed, “Zam Zam,” which means “stop.” She stated this because she wants the fluid to stop gushing so that she could utilise it. Ever since the Zamzam well has been a wonderfully wholesome water source.

This is why Zamzam is of great prominence in Islam. Muslims love drinking this water and taking it with them.Hazrat Muhammad drunk this Holy water while standing and this is mentioned in a Hadith narrated by Ibn `Abbas that: Muslims can take this water from Mecca for their loved ones so that they can also enjoy this miraculous water.

Health Benefits of the Zamzam Water;

Zamzam water has a worldwide reputation as it is approved for its health advantages. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh after analysing a sample data of the Holy water have discovered that the water is pure and contains essential nutrients. Zamzam water is supplied in 10-litre canisters, and regular and continuous monitoring and inspection verify that the water is safe and healthy for human use. Here are some of the incredible benefits of Zamzam water:

• Zamzam Water enhances energy levels in our cells

The head of the largest medical centre in Munich, German scientist Dr. Knut Pfeiffer has long been studying the effects and benefits of the Holy Water. One of his most fascinating theories was that the water increases energy levels and strengthens the cell systems of the human body, which he was able to prove with plenty of research and countless trials.

• It does not contain germs or bacteria

While Hajj & Umrah benefits are endless on a religious and personal level, a visit to the Zamzam Well will surely prove to be one of the highlights of your experience medically. According to Dr. Yahya Koshak, and following a series of tests using ultraviolet tech through Europe and Saudi Arabia, Zamzam Water was found to be completely free of germs and bacteria because of its high levels of fluoride.

• Zamzam Water is known for its purity

With a perfect bicarbonate amount higher than the total found in water sourced from the French Alps, Zamzam Water is commonly known to be the purest on the planet.

• Zamzam Water is rich in Calcium and Magnesium

You might want to take this into consideration on your next Hajj & Umrah procedure. Zamzam Water has been scientifically proven to contain very high levels of Calcium and Magnesium, which can help decrease fatigue. This also provides the water with healing qualities thanks to high fluoride levels similar to conventional medicine properties.

• Zamzam Water encourages the growth of healthy bones

Zamzam Water helps in better growth as it has an abundance of calcium and vitamins that positively affects the human body especially the bones as they absorb the nutrients and makes the bones stronger.