Reviews: Dr Nadeem of Dallah Hospital

Question: Aoa Nauman, I am planning to have shoulder surgery from dallah Dr Nadeem. If anyone in your network has any recent experience please help me to connect to that person for reviews and recommendation. Jazakallah.


Reviews:


SK: Very good doctor. I have tried him in OPD and satisfied.

MAB: Aoa. One of my friend had knee surgery by him and he is very happy and highly recommends him.

AM: Yes there is one very good pakistani consultant name saeed akhtar dallah hospital


SMA: I have personal experience visiting him for consultancy. He is an excellent and expert orthopedic. Analyzes and studies the case based on input and provides options for best solutions/remedies. Overall he's a 9.5/10.


BRM: I consulted for my knee fracture and he gave me good advice. My fracture didn't require surgery so he asked me to let it heal by itself.

-urShadow

Well of Zam Zam Water, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (English/Arabic)

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Originally Posted on June 23, 2009:

Zam Zam Well

The Well of Zamzam (or the Zamzam Well, or just Zamzam; Arabic: زمزم‎) is a well located within the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 20 m (66 ft) east of the Kaaba,^[1] the holiest place in Islam. It is a miraculously generated source of water from Allah, which began thousands of years ago when Ibrāhīm's AS infant son Ishmael (ʼIsmāʻīl) AS was thirsty and kept crying for water. Millions of pilgrims visit the well each year while performing the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages, in order to drink its water.

One of the miracles of ZamZam water is its ability to satisfy both thirst and hunger.

The Zamzam Well, except for a few periods when it became dry or was buried under sand, has been in use for around 4000 years (since 2000 BC).

It never changed the taste, no Algea or plant growth in the pond. This small pond provides water to millions of people through heavy motors pulling 8000 litres per second and after 24 hours in only 11 mins completes its level. Thus its water level never decreases.

Traditional origin of the Zamzam Well

Zamzam Well was revealed to Hājara, the second wife of Ibrāhīm^[2] AS and mother of Ishmael AS.^[3] By the instruction of Allah, Ibrāhīm AS left his wife and son at a spot in the desert and walked away. She was desperately seeking water for her infant son, but she could not find any, as Makkah is located in a hot dry valley with few sources of water. Hājara ran seven times back and forth in the scorching heat between the two hills of Safa and Marwah, looking for water. Getting thirstier by the second, the infant Ishmael scraped the land with his feet, where suddenly water sprang out. There are other versions of the story involving Allah sending his angel, Jibra'il, who kicked the ground with his heel (or wing), and the water rose.^[4] A similar story about a well is also mentioned in the Bible.^[5]
The name of the well comes from the phrase Zomë Zomë, meaning "stop flowing", a command repeated by Hājara during her attempt to contain the spring water.^[1]

Ibrāhīm rebuilt the Bayt Allah ("House of God", cognate of the Hebrew-derived place name Bethel) near the site of the well, a building which had been originally constructed by Adam (Adem) AS, and today is called the Kaaba, a building toward which Muslims around the world face in prayer, five times each day. The Zamzam Well is located approximately 20 m (66 ft) east of the Kaaba.^[1]

The area around the spring, which was later converted to a well, became a resting place for caravans, and eventually grew into the trading city of Makkah, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).^[1]

History

According to IslamOnline, the well originally had two cisterns in the first era, one for drinking and one for ablution.^[4] At that time, it was a simple well surrounded by a fence of stones. Then in the era of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mansur 771 AD^[6] (154/155 AH)^[7] a dome was built above the well, and it was tiled with marble. In 775 AD (158/159 AH),^[7] Al-Mahdi rebuilt the well during his caliphate, and built a dome of teak which was covered with mosaic. One small dome covered the well, and a larger dome covered the room for the pilgrims. In 835 AD (220 AH)^[7] there was further restoration, and the dome was covered with marble during the caliphate of Al-Mu'tasim.^[4]

In 1417 (819/820 AH),^[7] during the time of the Mamluks, the mosque was damaged by fire, and required restoration. Further restoration occurred in 1430 (833/834 AH),^[7] and again in 1499 (904/95 AH)^[7] during the time of Sultan Qaitbay, when the marble was replaced.^[4]

In modern times, the most extensive restoration took place to the dome during the era of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II in 1915^[8] (1333/1334 AH).^[7] To facilitate crowd control, the building housing the Zamzam was moved away from its original location, to get it out of the way of the Tawaf, when millions of pilgrims would circumambulate the Kaaba. The water of the well is now pumped to the eastern part of the mosque, where it was made available in separate locations for men and women.^[4]

Technical information

 

The Zamzam well was excavated by hand, and is about 30 m (98 ft) deep and 1.08 to 2.66 m (3 ft 7 in to 8 ft 9 in) in diameter. It taps groundwater from the wadi alluvium and some from the bedrock.
Originally water from the well was drawn via ropes and buckets, but today the well itself is in a basement room where it can be seen behind glass panels (visitors are not allowed to enter). Electric pumps draw the water, which is available throughout the Masjid al-Haram via water fountains and dispensing containers near the Tawaf area.^[1]

Zamzam water is colourless and odorless, but has a distinct taste, with a pH of 7.9–8.0, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent.

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-urShadow

References: 
From: Muhammad Naveed Khan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamzam_Well 

https://wikiislam.net/wiki/Drinking_Zamzam_Water_and_its_Health_Risks

How to Buy Zam Zam Water in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Updated)

 

Originally Posted on 24^th November 2013:

Well of Zam Zam:

To know about the Well of Zam Zam you can visit the following link:

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Sources of Zam Zam:

You can get Zam Zam in 3 ways:

1.     Water Coolers inside Haramain: It is available in water coolers inside Haramain (Masjid e Haram, Makkah and Masjid e Nabvi SAW, Madina). You can drink Zam Zam as much as you like from these coolers, free of cost. You might be able to bring half liter bottle with you inside the Masjid, which you can fill with Zam Zam from these coolers. Bigger bottles are not allowed.

2.     Zam Zam taps outside Masjid e Haram: Zam Zam is available from taps near Makkah Al Mukarramah Library (Birth Place of Muhammad SAW), outside Masjid e Haram, Makkah. Bottle of any size can be filled from there, free of cost. GPS Coordinates: 21.424602, 39.829981. Some people also sell Zam Zam water bottles after filling them from here.

3.     King Abdullah Zam Zam Water Distribution Center: King Abdullah Zam Zam Water Distribution Center, Makkah is a government facility for distributing packed Zam Zam water bottles. For more details, you can visit the following link:

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Bottles sold at King Abdullah Zam Zam Water Distribution Center are then supplied to all Saudi Arabia, infact to all world. Below you can find guide for buying these Zam Zam bottles in Riyadh:

How to buy Zam Zam in Riyadh:

Zam Zam is available at multiple locations in Riyadh, but the availability of Zam Zam gets scarce during Ramadan and Hajj seasons, due to high load in Makkah. It is recommended to buy in advance, before these seasons start. I am aware of the following places:

Supermarket Name: Basateen Al Qasim

Address: Almughirah Ibn Shubah, Al Muruj, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.757103, 46.662786

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ieP3f

Rate: SR 24 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: April 2018

During Ramadan and Hajj seasons, the price can go further up and sometimes Zam Zam is not available at all for some time.

History: 
18th April 2018: Now one can only buy 2 bottles per Iqama per 15 days from King Abdullah Zam Zam Water Distribution Center, Makkah. This has resulted in a further rise in the prices of Zam Zam bottles. Last week I purchased Zam Zam 10 liter bottles at the rate of SR 24 including VAT.
28^th August 2014: Before Ramadan, the government changed its policy about the availability of Zam Zam at King Abdullah Zam Zam Water Distribution Center, Makkah. As per the latest rule, one can only buy 4 Zam Zam bottles per Iqama per 10 days. This resulted in the rise in the prices of Zam Zam bottles throughout KSA. In Riyadh, the price of 1 Zam Zam bottle reached SR 25 to SR 30. After a gap of 2 months, this week I have found ‘Basateen Al Qasim’ selling Zam Zam bottles for SR 15 in Riyadh. Dr. Mushtaq informed me about this supermarket. I purchased 20 bottles considering how scarcely Zam Zam has been available in last 2 months in Riyadh.
During Ramadan and Hajj seasons, the price went up to SR 17, then to SR 20 and then Zam Zam was not available for some time.

Supermarket Name: Tamwinat (Near Roundabout)

Address: Prince Muqrin Rd, An Nuzhah, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.754672, 46.707255

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/iTxmy

Rate: SR 25 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: July 2014

Supermarket Name: Tamwinat (Next to Petrol Pump)

Address: Muhammad Al Maqdimi, Al Ghadir, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.776514, 46.658946

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/5qVd0 

Rate: SR 18 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: April 2014

Zam Zam was not available here every time, I found it to be available in 1 out of 3 visits.

Behind Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.676711, 46.779321

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/yybte  

Rate: SR 15 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Abdulla Al-Ryalat (an InterNations member) has suggested this place, I have not been there but accordingly to him, you will find many trucks selling Zam Zam water for 15 SAR per 10 Liters bottle.

Umrah and Hajj Services Offices

Address: Ad Dirah District, Madina Munwarah Rd, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.629393,46.715841

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/pRPgR  

Rate: SR 11 to SR 15 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: November 2013

On this location, there are multiple shops which provide Umrah and Hajj services. They also sell Zam Zam 10 liter bottles. The price gets higher in Ramadan and Hajj. They also sell packed bottles, which can be used with air travel.

Islamic Shop (Right Corner)

Address: Al Hayat Center, Imam Saud Road, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.747114,46.661047

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/SPStV  

Rate: SR 20 to SR 25 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: November 2013

Sometimes the Zam Zam is not available and you would have to wait for a few days or a week for the next shipment.

 

 Al Madani Hajj and Umrah Service

Address: Shopping Center, King Saud University, Riyadh

Coordinates: 24.714615,46.626102

Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/u5og4   

Rate: SR 15 per 10 liters Zam Zam bottle

Last Purchased: November 2013

This is not accessible to everyone as its inside KSU. Sometimes the Zam Zam is not available and you would have to wait for a few days or a week for the next shipment. They also sell packed bottles, which can be used with air travel.

If you are aware of any other locations where Zam Zam is available, then plz share in the comments below.

-urShadow