SO, what is so special about Zamzam water? In one word: Everything. There is nothing ordinary about it. The miracle of how it came to being in the middle of the desert, its consistency throughout thousands of years, the beneficial qualities it has, and the fact that it never dries up. This water is special. This small 5 ft. deep well is far away from any other source or body of water. It is self-replenishing. It is constantly replenishing itself in order to produce gallons upon gallons of water for consumption of millions of thirsty pilgrims every year plus the additional amount that is bottled and also the amount that is taken as gifts distributed worldwide. Zamzam water has scientifically been proven to contain healing qualities due to its higher content of calcium and magnesium Salts and also the natural fluorides that encompass a germicidal action. It is also an established scientific fact that pools or water wells tend to grow vegetation such as algae – especially in warm climates. Amazingly this is not the case in the well of Zamzam. It has remained free from biological contaminants. From the time that Hajirah (peace be upon her) wandered aimlessly through the desert in search of sustenance for her son and herself; to the moment that Isma'il (peace be upon him) kicked his tiny feet on the sand and the well of Zamzam sprung out of the great Mercy of Allah, Muslims have been drinking from it. What is more fascinating is that it has never once dried up. To Muslims this blessed water is special in significance and history. One of the greatest attributes of Zamzam is that it will never dry up. This is a gift from Allah to Makkah and to its pilgrims. Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “... May Allah bestow his mercy upon her (Hagar, the mother of Isma'il), had she let go (of the water of Zamzam) it would have become a spring (rather than a well) whose water shall never dry.” (Ahmad) Chemical analysis Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Qadir Al-Muhandis indicates that the results of chemical analyses show that Zamzam water is pure, without color or smell, has a distinct taste, and its hydrogen component is 7.5, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent. A study conducted in American laboratories showed that traces of 30 elements were identified in Zamzam water by means of energizing neutrons. Some of these elements measured less than 0.01. After matching up the chemical analysis to international specifications, especially to the specifications of the World Health Organization (WHO), results proved the potability of Zamzam water as well as its beneficial effect on the body. Additionally, sodium is very high in Zamzam water and the international specifications do not put a limit to the measurement of its composition. Further, microbes cannot survive in it, which means that Zamzam water preserves its taste and is not a congenial environment for bacteria. According to various chemical analyses, dry weather makes Zamzam more saline through evaporation, which is, with Allah's blessings, good for the human body. Scientific analyses are additional evidences for non-Muslims that proves the truthfulness of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Whatever the Prophet (peace be upon him) said is miraculously true because it was based on divine revelation, as Allah said in the Qur'an: “Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only a Revelation sent down to him.” (Quran 53: 3-4) The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Zamzam water is a lavish meal and a great healer.” He (peace be upon him) also said: “Zamzam water is what one intends to drink for. When one drinks it to be healed, Allah heals him; when one drinks it be full, Allah makes him full; and when one drinks it to quench his thirst, Allah quenches it.” (Ahmad and Ibn Majah) – Al
