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== Construction and Renovations == | == Construction and Renovations == | ||
The initial construction of marble linings for the Zamzam well's walls and floor was initiated by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur (reigned 136-158 AH) and completed by his successor, Al-Mahdi (reigned 158-169 AH). Following this, the well remained exposed until the reign of Al-Mu'tasim (reigned 218-227 AH), with only a small dome covering its opening. In 220 AH, Umar ibn Faraj al-Rukhji, a writer and secretary under Al-Mu'tasim, undertook significant renovations. He installed a teak wood roof over the Zamzam well, suspended chains, and affixed lamps to them, which were lit during the pilgrimage season at night. [29] | The initial construction of marble linings for the Zamzam well's walls and floor was initiated by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur (reigned 136-158 AH) and completed by his successor, Al-Mahdi (reigned 158-169 AH). Following this, the well remained exposed until the reign of Al-Mu'tasim (reigned 218-227 AH), with only a small dome covering its opening. In 220 AH, Umar ibn Faraj al-Rukhji, a writer and secretary under Al-Mu'tasim, undertook significant renovations. He installed a teak wood roof over the Zamzam well, suspended chains, and affixed lamps to them, which were lit during the pilgrimage season at night. [29] | ||
In 1020 AH, Sultan Ahmed Khan ordered the installation of an iron grille situated one meter above the water level in the Zamzam well. This precaution was introduced due to incidents where individuals, driven by misguided acts of self-sacrifice, had thrown themselves into the well and perished. The grille remained in place until 1318 AH. Additionally, in 1201 AH, under the orders of Sultan Abdul Hamid Khan, an inscription was placed on the northern side of the grille, which read: "Zamzam water is a cure for every illness / ماء زمزم شفاء من کل داء " and "The sign between us and the hypocrites is that they do not quench their thirst with Zamzam water. / آیة ما بیننا و بین المنافقین انهم لایتضلعون من ماء زمزم " [30] | In 1020 AH, Sultan Ahmed Khan ordered the installation of an iron grille situated one meter above the water level in the Zamzam well. This precaution was introduced due to incidents where individuals, driven by misguided acts of self-sacrifice, had thrown themselves into the well and perished. The grille remained in place until 1318 AH. Additionally, in 1201 AH, under the orders of Sultan Abdul Hamid Khan, an inscription was placed on the northern side of the grille, which read: "'''Zamzam water is a cure for every illness / ماء زمزم شفاء من کل داء''' " and "'''The sign between us and the hypocrites is that they do not quench their thirst with Zamzam water.''' / '''آیة ما بیننا و بین المنافقین انهم لایتضلعون من ماء زمزم''' " [30] | ||
In 1383 AH, during the Saudi era, the structure covering the Zamzam well was dismantled, and a new underground facility was constructed. This included creating an entrance to the basement, allowing pilgrims direct access to the well water. However, in 1424 AH, this entrance was sealed, and the water was redirected through a network of pipes around the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram. This modification provided faucets for pilgrims to drink from and expanded the circumambulating area. [31] | In 1383 AH, during the Saudi era, the structure covering the Zamzam well was dismantled, and a new underground facility was constructed. This included creating an entrance to the basement, allowing pilgrims direct access to the well water. However, in 1424 AH, this entrance was sealed, and the water was redirected through a network of pipes around the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram. This modification provided faucets for pilgrims to drink from and expanded the circumambulating area. [31] | ||
According to Saudi sources, Zamzam water is transported through a four-kilometer pipeline and stored in a 5,000-cubic-meter reservoir. The water undergoes purification and sterilization processes before being bottled in five-liter containers. Additionally, Zamzam water is dispensed through drinking fountains within the Masjid al-Haram and is also transported to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina for the benefit of pilgrims. [32] | According to Saudi sources, Zamzam water is transported through a four-kilometer pipeline and stored in a 5,000-cubic-meter reservoir. The water undergoes purification and sterilization processes before being bottled in five-liter containers. Additionally, Zamzam water is dispensed through drinking fountains within the Masjid al-Haram and is also transported to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina for the benefit of pilgrims. [32] | ||
== Zamzam in Travelogues == | == Zamzam in Travelogues == | ||
Travelogues from different centuries provide detailed descriptions of Zamzam, noting its distance from the Kaaba, the dimensions of its mouth, and its proximity to the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). These accounts often highlight its function as a site where pilgrims perform ablution, the presence of surrounding pools, and the construction of a canopy near the well for the convenience of muezzins. [35] | Travelogues from different centuries provide detailed descriptions of Zamzam, noting its distance from the Kaaba, the dimensions of its mouth, and its proximity to the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). These accounts often highlight its function as a site where pilgrims perform ablution, the presence of surrounding pools, and the construction of a canopy near the well for the convenience of muezzins. [35] | ||