Based on the provided reference, the water of Zamzam was not explicitly "made" by a prophet in the sense of creation. Instead, the reference describes the circumstances surrounding its miraculous appearance.
According to the account:
- Prophet Ibrahim left his wife Hajar and their infant son Ismail in the desert. This act, carried out under divine instruction, set the scene for the events that followed.
- In the scorching heat, Hajar and Ismail were in desperate need of water.
- Hajar ran seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa searching for water.
- After her search, Hajar heard a voice.
- She called out and saw Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) at the location where the Zamzam well now stands.
The reference indicates that Angel Jibreel was present at the spot where the water appeared, following Hajar's earnest search initiated after Prophet Ibrahim left them in the desert. It does not state that Prophet Ibrahim or any other prophet made the water, but rather highlights the divine intervention through Angel Jibreel at that critical moment of need.
Here is a breakdown of the key figures involved in the event, as mentioned in the reference:
| Individual | Role in the Story (as per reference) |
|---|---|
| Prophet Ibrahim | Left Hajar and his infant son Ismail in the desert. |
| Hajar | Mother of Ismail; searched for water by running between Safa & Marwa. |
| Ismail | Infant son left in the desert with his mother Hajar. |
| Angel Jibreel | Appeared at the spot where the Zamzam well now stands. |
The appearance of Zamzam water is regarded as a miraculous provision from Allah, facilitated through Angel Jibreel in response to Hajar's plight and perseverance. While Prophet Ibrahim's action of leaving them there is the beginning of the narrative context, the reference attributes the appearance at the location to the presence of Angel Jibreel.
The story of Zamzam is a cornerstone of Islamic history, particularly significant during the pilgrimage (Hajj) and lesser pilgrimage (Umrah), where performing the Sa'i (running between Safa and Marwa) commemorates Hajar's actions.
