During the journey, the Prophet (SAW) and his companion Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (RA) stopped to rest in a garden near the Ethiq Well, known as the Shade Garden. In the intense heat, Abu Bakr (RA) shaded the Prophet (SAW) with his robe, signaling to the people of Madinah that they were in the presence of the Messenger of Allah. Filled with joy, the people of Madinah greeted him with water and gifts.

During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), there was a water shortage in Madinah, and the only well providing fresh water was owned by a Jewish man who sold it at high prices. Uthman ibn Affan, known for his generosity, purchased the well for the benefit of the Muslim community.

After acquiring the well, Uthman (RA) made its water free for everyone, turning it into a public resource. This act of charity earned him great respect among the Muslims, and it became one of his most well-known contributions to the early Islamic community.

Initially, the well’s water was bitter and salty, causing illness for many who drank from it. It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was informed of this, and after placing his blessed saliva in the water, it miraculously became sweet and healthy by God’s will. Today, visitors can still stop by this well, located off the main highway, and taste the water’s sweetness.