Tue. Apr 28th, 2026

Al-Yasira (Al Ihn) Well From Which The Prophet PBUH Drank

Al Ihn Well in the Al Aalyia area of Madinah.webp


Prophet Muhammad PBUH named this well Al-Yasira and also perforumed ablution with its’ water.

Location

Al 'Ihn Well in the Al Aalyia area of Madinah 2
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The well is located within the dwellings of Bani Umayah from Al-Ansar, carved into rocks and lined with matching black stones. Its proximity to both the Prophet’s Mosque (3 km) and Quba Mosque (1 km) in the Al Aalyia (Aliat) area.

Direct Connection to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Al 'Ihn Well in the Al Aalyia area of Madinah 3
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The Prophet visited the well, performed ablution with its water, making it a blessed site touched directly by the Prophet.

Name Change

Al 'Ihn Well in the Al Aalyia area of Madinah 4
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The well’s original name was “Al-Asira” (meaning “the difficult matter”). Following his practice of renaming places with negative connotations to ones with positive meanings, the Prophet changed its name to “Al-Yasira” (meaning “the easy matter”).

Physical Blessings

Al 'Ihn Well in the Al Aalyia area of Madinah 5
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The well’s water is described as fresh and sweet, enhancing the growth of palm trees, pomegranates, grapes, and lemons in its orchard.

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