The Proper Way of Drinking Zamzam

                        

Zamzam is the most sacred water which reduces the thirst of millions of people and never gets dried out. It holds a special significance for all the Muslims in the world. The name of Zamzam is associated with the most beloved people of Allah Almighty which include Prophet Ibrahim (may Allah be pleased with him), Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Prophet Ismail and Hazrat Hajirah. The well of Zamzam is situated at a distance of 20 meters from the Holy Kaaba, which shows that it is in close proximity to the Kaaba. Whenever the respected pilgrims travel to Saudi Arab to perform either Umrah or Hajj by cheapest umrah package 2018 they always bring the sacred water Zamzam for their loved ones which people drink with great affection and love. Since everything has a proper way of doing it, Zamzam also has a specific method which we should know so that we can drink it in the most appropriate way and can gain all the blessings of Allah Almighty. According to Sahih Bukhari (1528), when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was given Zamzam to drink, he drank it while standing. Therefore, many Islamic scholars claim that we should drink it while standing. Some scholars debate that we should drink Zamzam while sitting because generally water is taken in a sitting position and it is not allowed to drink normal water while standing so Zamzam should also be taken while sitting. Another Hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas states that “Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) has said to drink Zamzam while facing the direction of Qiblah i.e. Khana Kaaba, say Tasmia and drink it in three sips, which means that take breathe three times”. Intentions matter a lot when a person is about to do something. Whenever you are about to drink Zamzam during Hajj when you are performing it with cheapest hajj package 2018, make an intention that may Allah Almighty heal the person from all kind of ailment through the blessings of Zamzam and may Allah give reward to the person and minimize all his sins by washing it away through the sacredness of Zamzam water Ameen. We should always drink Zamzam in the most appropriate way so that we can gain the maximum amount of benedictions of this sacred water which is given to us as the gift of Allah Almighty.