Overview
Bir Rumah, also known as the Well of Uthman, is one of the famous historic wells of Madinah.
History
Jami’ at-Tirmidhi records Uthman ibn Affan recalling that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Who will buy the well of Rumah and place his bucket in it alongside the buckets of the Muslims, for something better than it in Paradise?” — and that Uthman bought it from his own wealth (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3703, graded hasan). The well is often cited as one of the earliest examples of a charitable endowment (waqf) in Islam.
Today
The surrounding land has been farmed as an endowment for centuries. Access to the well itself is controlled and may not always be available.
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Visiting information
Access varies; ZiyaraWay confirms availability before including it in a tour.
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- Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3703 — https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:3703
Historical reports sometimes differ; where they do, this page notes it. Please consult qualified scholars for religious rulings. Visiting rules and opening times are set by the Saudi authorities and may change.