This well is known by two famous names: This well became closely tied to the Prophet ﷺ and remained a witness to his visit and his wuḍū’ from it. The Prophet ﷺ passed by this well and asked about it. It was said to him: “Its name is al-ʿUsayrah,” so he changed its name to…

This well is currently located in a garden known as Bustan al-Mustazill. When the Prophet ﷺ came to this well, he was offered a cluster of dates (ʿethq). He asked about this cluster, and it was said to him: “This is the cluster of Umm Jaradhān.” The Prophet ﷺ then supplicated: “O Allah, bless Umm…

Today, the site of Bi’r Rūmah lies inside Bir Uthman Park in Madinah. Bi’r Rūmah is one of the famous historic wells of Madinah, closely linked to the generosity of ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān رضي الله عنه. In the early days after the Hijrah, this well did not belong to the Muslims. It was owned by…

Inside the Prophet’s Mosque today, if you enter through King Fahd Gate and walk between Gate 21 and Gate 22 and stop midway between the pillars, you’ll see a simple stone circle set into the marble floor. That quiet circle marks the spot of one of Madinah’s most beloved wells: Bi’r Ḥā’ (بئر حاء) —…

Just a short walk from Masjid Qubā, in the open plaza with palm trees and clean stone paths, you’ll notice a tall information pillar that reads “Aris Well (Al-Khatim)”. At its base, a circular stone ring is set into the ground. That simple circle is all that remains to mark the spot of Bi’r Arīs…