Zamzam is blessed water with special virtue in Islam. The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' Muslims can drink it with sincere intentions while supplicating for worldly and spiritual good.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan wasi'an, wa shifa'an min kulli da'.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision, and healing from every illness.
Hadith — Sunan Ibn Majah — Zamzam supplication
Authenticity: Reported supplication; wording should not be presented as obligatory
Meaning and Explanation
A comprehensive prayer recorded from Ibn Abbas (RA) asking Allah for knowledge, sustenance, and good health when drinking Zamzam.
When to Recite
Before or while drinking Zamzam water.
How to Recite
Say 'Bismillah', face the Qiblah if possible, drink with conviction, and make your intended supplication.
Important Notes
While saying Bismillah is essential, specific long texts are reported from companions like Ibn Abbas rather than strict prophetic commands.
Benefits
Combines physical and spiritual seeking of Allah's blessings, cures, and wisdom.
Additional Duas
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in Sunan Ibn Majah, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever intention it is drunk for.' Pilgrims often drink it with intentions of healing, knowledge, or forgiveness.
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari that the Prophet (ﷺ) drank Zamzam while standing. While sitting is the general Sunnah for drinking fluids, standing while drinking Zamzam is permissible and recommended by many scholars based on this Hadith.