Is it permissible to cleanse oneself with Zamzam water?
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Zamzam water is noble and blessed water. It is a satisfying food and a healing for illness. It is recommended to drink from it. It is permissible to perform ablution (wudu), (ritual bath), ' (cleansing after answering the call of nature), and wash clothes with it when needed. It is like other blessed waters that flowed from between his fingers, peace and blessings be upon him.
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