QuizTime(152) who discovered the location of Zamzam Well in Makkah ?

 

QuizTime(152) who discovered the location of  Zamzam Well in Makkah ?

 

 

Ans:   Abdul-Muttalib ibn Hashim (Grandfather of Prophet Muhammed(pbuh))

 The well of Zamzam originated for the sake of Isma’eel (pbuh) when he and his mother Hajar (Hagar) were overtaken by thirst, Allah the Almighty caused a stream of water to flow in the empty desert. Hajar contained the flowing water by building a mound around it and it turned into a well. At the time of leaving Makkah, the Jurhum tribe covered it with dust and so, for a long time it could not be traced. When the task of giving water to the pilgrims was entrusted to ‘Abdul-Muttalib, he started searching for it along with his elder son Harith, but their efforts proved fruitless.

One day, ‘Abdul-Muttalib saw the location of the well of Zamzam in his dream and started digging for it. There were two idols, ‘Isaf and Na’ilah kept at that spot. The Quraysh resented this disturbance and became hostile and ready to fight. Although they were only two, father and son, they prevailed over them and continued digging the well. Realizing his isolation, ‘Abdul-Muttalib invoked Allah the Almighty that in case He gave him ten sons, he would sacrifice one of his sons in the name of God. After a short period, the well appeared and he was also blessed with ten sons. 

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 Link: https://www.islamweb.net/en/article/134448/the-lineage-of-the-prophet-muhammad-i

 

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