Is Saying “Zamzam” After Wudu Permissible? Al-Ifta Clarifies
Dar Al-Ifta explains the ruling on saying “Zamzam” after completing ablution, stating that it is a good customary expression that carries a meaning of supplication for blessing and does not contradict Islamic teachings.
Dar Al-Ifta in Egypt clarified that saying “Zamzam” after completing ablution is a common practice among Muslims and is essentially a form of supplication, as it conveys the wish that Allah grants the person the blessings associated with the sacred water of Zamzam, whether in drinking, Hajj, or Umrah.
The fatwa explained that, in customary understanding, the phrase is interpreted as a prayer for blessing and acceptance, given the high status and virtue of Zamzam water in Islam. This is why people choose it in their supplications, associating it with spiritual goodness and acceptance.
Dar Al-Ifta affirmed that such expressions fall under commendable customs that are permissible in Islamic law, as they bring joy to others. Supplicating for fellow Muslims in ways that please them is encouraged and carries the hope of reward.
In a related context, Al-Azhar Fatwa Center addressed the issue of performing ablution in cold weather, stating that it is not permissible to merely wipe over sleeves; rather, water must reach all required areas up to the elbows for ablution to be valid.
It also noted that there is no objection to warming water to facilitate ablution, nor is there any harm in drying the limbs after washing, especially in severe cold, emphasizing the
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