The virtue of Zamzam

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "It - meaning Zamzam - is blessed; it is food for the one who eats (that is, it also satisfies hunger)."

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said about Zamzam water: It is food for the one who eats (that is, it also satisfies hunger) and a cure for sickness.

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: We used to call Zamzam Shubba'ah, that is, the one that satisfies fully, and we held that it is an excellent help for (supporting) one's family and dependents.

Ka'b said: Indeed, it is in the revealed Book of Allah that Zamzam water is food for the one who eats and a cure for sickness.

Qays bin Karkam said: I asked Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both): "Tell me about Zamzam water." He said: "I will tell you with knowledge: it is not drawn out until empty, it does not run dry, and it is not dispraised. It is food for the one who eats and a cure for sickness."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Zamzam water is for whatever purpose it is drunk for (that is, whatever purpose one drinks it with will be achieved)."