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the winds, and the clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the
earth;- (Here) indeed are Signs for a people that are wise.
[Qur’an 2:164]
A great Benediction that was given to Musa (Moses) (PBUH), Ajar (RA) and Muhammad
(PBUH) and us by our duas, is respectively the splitting of the sea, the creation of springs like the
Zamzam spring, and the coming of the rain:
And remember Moses prayed for water for his people; We said: "Strike the rock with thy
staff." Then gushed forth therefrom twelve springs. Each group knew its own place for water.
So eat and drink of the sustenance provided by Allah, and do no evil nor mischief on the (face
of the) earth.
[Qur’an 2:60]
The water in Islam is often linked to miracles, physical miracles or the miracle of the Faith.
The Prophet said, "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is
like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain
water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was
hard and held the rain water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for
drinking, making their animals drink from it and for irrigation of the land for cultivation.
(And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth
vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who
comprehends Allah's religion and gets benefit (from the knowledge) which Allah has revealed
through me (the Prophets and learns and then teaches others. The last example is that of a
person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's guidance revealed through me (He
is like that barren land.)"
[Haadith, Imam Malik: 001.003.079 - Knowledge - Narrated Abu Musa]
From the water (actually the male semen) comes everything that lives. This have been verified
by modern scientists.
Water has really something of a miracle because it is the heart of life. Consider how many
gallons of water our body is made of?
About 65% of our body contains water and we constantly drink and use water to clean our body
from inside out.
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We drink an average of 2 ½ quarts (2.4L) of water per day. Our body is 2/3rd water by weight;
our blood is 92% water; our brain is 75% water; our bones are 20% water.
We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?
[Qur’an 21:30]
And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on
their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what
He wills for verily Allah has power over all things.
[Qur’an 24:45]
It is He Who has created man from a drop of water (semen): then has He established
relationships of lineage and marriage: for thy Lord has power (over all things).
[Qur’an 25:54]
Water revives us when we are sick. Our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) asked to be basked into water
when he was on his deathbed, so he could meet with his people fresh and revived.
Water is so essential to sustain life that one needs a strong faith in order to resist the urge
of drinking when he is very thirsty. Allah Ta’alah has put to the test several of his armies like the
one of Muhammad (PBUH) and the one of Talut’s battle:
When Talut set forth with the armies, he said: "(Allah) will test you at the stream: if any
drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only those who taste not of it go with me:
A mere sip out of the hand is excused." but they all drank of it, except a few. When they
crossed the river,- He and the faithful ones with him,- they said: "This day We cannot
cope with Goliath and his forces." but those who were convinced that they must meet
Allah, said: "How oft, by Allah’s will, Hath a small force vanquished a big one? Allah is
with those who steadfastly persevere."
[Qur’an 2:249]
In Islam, a person who refuses water to a thirsty person or an animal can become the
dweller of Hell in the Hereafter. On the contrary, a person who gives water can be granted
Paradise just on account of that, even if the person has committed many sins before. So, refusing
water to a living creature, in Islam, is considered really cruel and unworthy of a believer; it is one
of the greatest sins.
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