Prayer and worship in the Holy Land
Is it permissible to give or gift zamzam water to non-Muslims?
Answer in brief
The fatwa states that there is no prohibition on giving zamzam water to non-Muslims, either in history or in the hadith. When Makkah was conquered, the Prophet SAW did not forbid the polytheists from drinking it. Gifting a little zamzam water in return for a neighbour's kindness is regarded as commendable, in the hope that their hearts soften towards Islam. Islam does not forbid kindness and justice towards non-Muslims who are not at war with Muslims.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Tuntasnya, kami menyimpulkan bahawa tidak terdapat tegahan atau larangan terhadap orang bukan Islam daripada meminum air zamzam.
Source
AL-KAFI #1456 : BOLEHKAH MEMBERI AIR ZAMZAM KEPADA ORANG BUKAN ISLAM?Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi · Published 3 December 2019
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
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