High level of arsenic in ZamZam water

**Jihad-Allah** · 07-02-2007, 01:03 AM

Salam Alaikum wa Rahamatullahi wa Barakatuh

Brothers and sisters, I was doing a little research on ZamZam water, the one in Makkah (the one and only), and I came across an article that caught my attention, saying that ZamZam water contained a high level of Arsenic. At first, I didn't know what it was, but it was pretty obvious that it wasn't good for you, so I did a quick look-up on the word, and just as I thought, it was a poison. It was actually an article from BBS, but unfortunately, I don't think I can find the site again (I'm very tired, and my anti-virus deletes history files and temporary Internet files autmatically). So this leads me to my question. Is this true, or is it just another trick from the kuffar?

Allah knows Best,

Salam

**slaveof Allaah** · 07-02-2007, 02:06 AM

No way that ZamZam is polluted in any way, it is a gift from ALLAAH

and therefore the article in question is garbage. The kuffar always try to plant seeds of enmity, don't let them grow!

**nayyerjigar** · 07-02-2007, 02:12 AM

I agree and i think its a good idea not to spread such lies around.

**adil al mujahid** · 07-02-2007, 04:46 AM

Assalamualaikum!!!

I dont think Zam Zam water contains any Chemicals that are harmful, rather they have everything that is beneficial for the body. It just anothjer propaganda by the enemies of Islam. Do Not pay attention to these allegations. If the Prophet said Zam Zam is good for you, then zam zam is good for you!! Case Closed

***BismikAllahumma*** · 07-02-2007, 04:56 AM

aslaamu alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakaatohu

it's good that u brought up this topic on SF..because i actually remember last yr, i came across that article u r talking abt. I still have it sitting in my inbox...but i won't post it up (just yet) cuz it might be false...and i don't want to cause fitnah.

but my question is, can zamzam be exported from saudi for commercial sale??

is that true???

i'm unsure if that article is FALSE (maybe its just a trick of the kuffar)... plz help me out. if u guys want to read it...i can put it up....(i hope someone can refute it )

ALLAHU ALAM.

***BismikAllahumma*** · 07-02-2007, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by adil al mujahid

Assalamualaikum!!!

I dont think Zam Zam water contains any Chemicals that are harmful, rather they have everything that is beneficial for the body. It just anothjer propaganda by the enemies of Islam. Do Not pay attention to these allegations. If the Prophet said Zam Zam is good for you, then zam zam is good for you!! Case Closed

that article is not talking about ALL the zam zam water... its just talks of this particular bottle (u know those small brown ones) that get sold in N.A. and europe.

**adil al mujahid** · 07-02-2007, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by *BismikAllahumma*

that article is not talking about ALL the zam zam water... its just talks of this particular bottle (u know those small brown ones) that get sold in N.A. and europe.

Thanks Sister for clarifying!! It might be the bottle, like in the same way food cooked in copper vessels are bound to get poisoned (thats why we have steel cooking vessels). The best thing to do will be to post that article so tht we dont jump to our own conclusions.

Jazak allah

***BismikAllahumma*** · 07-02-2007, 05:48 AM

ok here's the article. i hope i find a clear answer whether the article is false or not.

cuz last yr, a week after i had read it... my mom had bought that exact same water from an islamic bookstore...but i didnt say anything to her... but in my mind i was doubtful. I just wanna clear doubts.

http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2005/oct/zamzam

the article claims: Zam Zam water, which is sacred to Muslims, comes from a specific source in Saudi Arabia and cannot legally be exported from the country for commercial sale.

is that true??

waslaam

**loveProphet** · 07-02-2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Jihad-Allah

Salam Alaikum wa Rahamatullahi wa Barakatuh

Brothers and sisters, I was doing a little research on ZamZam water, the one in Makkah (the one and only), and I came across an article that caught my attention, saying that ZamZam water contained a high level of Arsenic. At first, I didn't know what it was, but it was pretty obvious that it wasn't good for you, so I did a quick look-up on the word, and just as I thought, it was a poison. It was actually an article from BBS, but unfortunately, I don't think I can find the site again (I'm very tired, and my anti-virus deletes history files and temporary Internet files autmatically). So this leads me to my question. Is this true, or is it just another trick from the kuffar?

Allah knows Best,

Salam

If it was polluted or dangerous, i'd be dead right now

**abdallah87** · 07-02-2007, 08:43 AM

assalam alaykum,

i still have that bottle i saw on that website right now!, i am not sure about it being reactive like as in copper vessels coz this one is like plastic..and i did drink from it..my uncle brought it from saudi..

and as regards to the sale of zam zam by exporting on a commercial scale i think its true because here even though i am so close to saudi(gcc) we dont have any shops that sell Zam zam, the only way is if any relative or close friends visit saudi.But then how is it being sold in UK??

it might be that some company is exporting it without proper permission....i never heard that zam zam is available in stores?which company is marketing it?