The Story of Prophet Ismail (AS) and Zamzam Water
📌 The story begins with Prophet Ibrahim (AS), known as the father of prophets, and his strong faith, which led Allah to appoint descendants as messengers.
🕋 Prophet Ibrahim migrated from his land to the Levant (Palestine) and then to Egypt, accompanied by Prophet Lut (AS) and his wife, Sarah.
👶 After reaching old age without a child, Sarah asked Ibrahim to marry Hajar, who later bore him a son, Prophet Ismail (AS).
🏜️ Ibrahim was commanded by Allah to leave Hajar and Ismail in the desolate valley of Mecca, taking only minimal provisions.

Hajar's Perseverance and the Miracle of Zamzam
🏃 When their supplies ran out, Hajar frantically searched for water, running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa.
💧 At Ismail's feet, a spring of water miraculously erupted; Hajar gathered it, exclaiming "Zamzam" (meaning "gather!").
📈 This constant, inexhaustible spring attracted travelers and merchants, transforming the barren land of Mecca into a populated area, providing sustenance for Hajar and Ismail.
🤝 Prophet Ibrahim eventually returned to find the area green and populated, expressing pride in Ismail, who was raised to be devout and pious.

The Sacrifice and the Origin of Qurban
🌙 Prophet Ibrahim experienced a disturbing dream: he was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail.
🗣️ When informed, Ismail, though young, showed firm faith, encouraging his father to obey God's command, stating, "Do what you are commanded; you will find me patient, God willing."
🐑 As Ibrahim prepared to execute the order, Allah commanded him to substitute Ismail with a ram, establishing the ritual of Qurban (sacrifice).

Successors and the Rediscovery of Zamzam
⚖️ Over centuries, the Jurhum tribe, who took over Mecca, forgot their responsibility to maintain the city and the Zamzam well, eventually being driven out by the Kinana tribe, who subsequently buried the well.
👑 Abdul Muthalib, known for his wisdom and later becoming the leader of the Banu Hashim, was tasked with providing water for pilgrims.
💡 Guided by a dream, Abdul Muthalib was instructed to dig in a specific location, leading him to rediscover the long-lost Zamzam well, which contained treasures.
💧 This act cemented Abdul Muthalib's respected position; he was known for his generosity, even to animals, and was the father of Abdullah, the father of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The Lesson of Hasan and His Mother
🕋 A wealthy merchant named Hasan fulfilled his dream of performing Hajj and prayed every year that he could return with his mother.
👀 Seven consecutive Hajj trips, Hasan’s mother was repeatedly afflicted by temporary blindness specifically when she was near the Ka’bah, making her unable to see it.
⚕️ After numerous doctors failed to find a physical cause, Hasan sought guidance from a great scholar in Syria.
🤫 The mother confessed past grave sins: she had worked as a specialized infant nurse and secretly swapped babies for money, and also buried items meant for black magic inside the bodies of deceased patients she bathed.
🔥 As penance for hiding the truth from the scholar, she ordered Hasan to leave before she confessed to him; when he looked back, half his face was severely burned by fire as a consequence of his mother's hidden sins.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The story of Prophet Ismail highlights unwavering faith and submission to divine command, even in the face of the greatest personal loss.
➡️ Hajar's act of running between Safa and Marwa is ritualized in the Hajj pilgrimage known as Sa'i.
➡️ Abdul Muthalib's perseverance in rediscovering Zamzam underscores the importance of honoring sacred duties to pilgrims.
➡️ The tale of Hasan and his mother serves as a powerful reminder that hidden sins can have devastating, tangible consequences, and sincere repentance is essential for divine mercy.

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