اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ
O Allah, make it beneficial knowledge, abundant provision, and a cure for every ailment.
Allahumma-jalhu 'ilman naafi'an wa rizqan waasi'an wa shifaa'an min kulli daa'
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited while drinking Zamzam water, especially during Hajj or Umrah. As you drink, reflect on the profound sacrifice of Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him) and his mother Hajar (peace be upon her), and the miraculous spring that Allah provided for them. This act connects your spiritual journey to their immense faith and reliance on Allah.
How to Read
Stand while drinking Zamzam if possible, face the Qiblah, take three breaths, and recite Bismillah before starting. This particular dua should be recited with sincere intention and heartfelt reflection on the story of Prophet Ismail (AS) and the blessings of Zamzam water. Drink deeply, acknowledging it as a gift from Allah, and integrate the meaning of the dua into your thoughts.
Virtues & Benefits
Drinking Zamzam water is considered blessed, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3062, Sahih). Reciting this dua imbues your drinking of Zamzam with a specific intention, seeking beneficial knowledge, sustenance, and healing, drawing parallels to the provisions Allah granted to Hajar and Ismail (peace be upon them) in the barren valley. It's an opportunity to seek spiritual and physical well-being through this blessed water, remembering the faith that led to its miraculous appearance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3062). Another narration from Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) mentions that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The water of Zamzam is a remedy for that for which it is drunk.' (Sahih, narrated by Al-Bazzar). While the specific dua mentioned above is not directly in this hadith, it is a practice derived from understanding the context of Zamzam and the ayah of Ibrahim (AS) regarding provision and seeking sustenance from Allah. The dua captures the essence of seeking benefits from this blessed water, in remembrance of its origin story.