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Follow the journey of

Uthman Ibn Affan

Dhu al-Nurayn, the third caliph, who compiled the Qur'an, bought the Well of Rumah, and equipped the Army of Hardship.

Sites tied to their journey (4)

  1. Al-Baqi‘ Cemetery

    Madinan period · Madinah

    The first Muslim cemetery, holding the remains of many Companions and family of the Prophet ﷺ.

  2. Well of Uthman (Bi'r Rumah)

    Madinan period · Madinah

    The well Uthman ibn Affan purchased and dedicated to the believers of Madinah.

  3. Bi'r Aris (Well of the Ring)

    Madinan period · Madinah

    The well into which the Prophet's ﷺ ring fell from ʿUthman's ﭬ hand — and remained at its bottom.

  4. The Site of Tabūk

    Madinan period · Other

    The site reached by the Army of Hardship in 9 AH in the far north; the army returned without battle, Allah having raised the Muslims' standing.