storical overview: In his youth, Salmān Al Fārisī t left Persia in search of the true religion. He met Christian scholars who foretold the Prophet ﷺ’s coming and described his signs. While traveling, he was enslaved and sold to a man from Banī Qurayd͟hah in Madīnah. When the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madīnah, Salmān confirmed the signs, embraced Islām, and became “Salmān, son of Islām.” The Prophet ﷺ advised him to seek a manumission contract with his master, who demanded 40 ūqiyyahs of gold and the planting of 300 date-palms in Al Fuqayr, stipulating they bear fruit within a year. The companions donated the saplings, Salman dug the pits, and the Prophet ﷺ personally planted them. All bore fruit that year. The Prophet ﷺ then gifted Salmān a piece of gold weighing exactly 40 ūqiyyahs, securing his freedom. Al Fuqayr Well remains a witness to this story of faith, unity, and perseverance
Destinations / Al-Foqair Well,
Al-Foqair Well,
‘Āliyah district, amid palm-groves, Al Fuqayr Well evokes Salmān Al Fārisī’s t struggle for freedom. His master demanded 300 date-palms and 40 ūqiyyahs of gold. The companions rallied, and the Prophet ﷺ planted the palms himself. By Allāh’s blessing, they fruited within a year, and Salmān was freed. This well is testament that faith and purposeful action are the keys to salvation. Here, water mingled with tears of hope, bearing witness that patience and effort pave the road to freedom.