Sunan Ibn Majah #2798

Chapters on Hajj Rituals
Mawdu'

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُؤَمَّلِ إِنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا الزُّبَيْرِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَاءُ زَمْزَمَ لِمَا شُرِبَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said:

Context

This hadith conveys the significance of Zamzam water, which is considered blessed in Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the water of Zamzam serves the purpose for which it is consumed. This reflects the belief that intentions behind actions can influence their outcomes, particularly in spiritual contexts.

Modern Application

Today, people often drink Zamzam water with specific intentions, such as healing or seeking blessings. This practice reinforces the idea that one's intentions can shape their experiences and outcomes in life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the spiritual significance of Zamzam water based on the intentions of those who drink it.

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This hadith is #2798 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals. It is graded Mawdu' and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said:.

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