Bir Aris in Madinah: historic well linked to Prophet’s ring and companions
Bir Aris, also known as the Well of the Ring in Quba, is famed for the Prophet Muhammad’s lost ring and the companions’ paradise glad tidings.
Key Takeaways
AIHistorical sources confirm that Bir Aris, located in the Quba area of Madinah, is the well where the Prophet Muhammad’s ring famously fell, earning it the later name 'Well of the Ring.'
The Saudi Encyclopedia notes that Bir Aris is among the most renowned wells associated with the Prophet’s life in Madinah, holding significant historical and religious value.
According to a narration in Sahih Al-Bukhari, the Prophet sat by the well and allowed Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman to join him, giving them the glad tidings of Paradise—an event that further elevated the well’s importance in Islamic history.
The Prophet’s ring, used to seal official correspondence, was made of silver and inscribed with 'Muhammad, Messenger of Allah.' After the Prophet’s death, the ring passed to Abu Bakr, then Umar, and then Uthman. Around 30 AH, it slipped from Uthman’s hand into the well and, despite days of searching, was never recovered—making this incident one of the most famous in Madinah’s history.