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Quoted Texts: Allāh says: "Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were (once) one mass, then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?” [Sūrah Al Anbiyā’: 30] ’Aflah Ibn Saʻd narrated: The Messenger of Allāh t prayed in Masjid At Tawbah in the Al ʻUs̱bah area, near Al Hujaym Well. (Al Samhūdī, Wafā’ Al Wafā)
Historical Overview: Al Hujaym well lies southwest of Al ‘Us̱bah, beside a historic masjid to its north, and approximately 1,450 meters southwest of Masjid Qubā’. It was named after a nearby fortress and is also known as Al Hujayr and Al Hujm. The well originates from Banū Majdaʻah and Banū Jaẖjabā Ibn Kulfah Ibn ʻAwf, sub-tribes of Aws that inhabited Al ‘Us̱bah. They are believed to have dug the well.
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The well is shallow, lined with black volcanic stones, and contains pleasant-tasting water fed by the valley of Ar Rānūnā’. It has been maintained and restored over the years and currently features two modernized pulleys incongruent with the architectural style of Madīnah’s historical wells. A bucket and rope hang from them, and people continue to drink from the well and perform ablution. The general location of the well remained known, but its precise site was not identified until the 10th century A.H. Historical and archaeological texts do not mention that the Prophet r drank from the well, but they do note he prayed in the masjid beside it.
In the Saudi era, the well has received significant attention, with continued efforts in restoration, maintenance, and development.
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Destinations / Al Hajeem Well
Al Hajeem Well
In the heart of Al ‘Us̱bah, where homes hummed with life and memories lingered, Al Hujaym Well whispers stories of passersby and secrets carried by time.
The Prophet r walked among the homes of the Aws tribe of Banū Jaẖjabā, prayed in their masjid, and blessed the well beside it.
Lined with volcanic stones and fed by the Rānūnā’ Valley, it quenched the bodies and souls of travelers.
Restored today, it bears witness to that era of light, echoing the Companions' legacy.