Al-Bad’ is where it is claimed that the well of Musa (AS) can be found. The well of Musa (AS) is from the story in the Qur’an when Musa (AS) left Egypt and reached a spot where people were taking water to drink and to give to their cattle etc. Musa (AS) spotted two women standing on the side and decided to help them. Some sources say that this incident took place in Al-Badd and some also claim that the two women were daughters of Shu’aib (AS).
There is a well in Al-Bad’ which is said to be this very well. It has been cordoned off now but ask any of the locals and they will point you to this spot.
Allah alone knows the reality, but, what is claimed to be the ruins of the people of Midyan, Shuaib's (AS) people, are not too far from this well.
With regards to the ruins of the people of Midyan, like Madain Saleh, this is now a Saudi Tourism site and is only open during the official visiting hours. If you do decide to visit the ruins of the nation of Shuaib (AS), please do consider the various Islamic opinions on visiting such sites and the etiquettes for visiting them.
Personally, these places bring to life the history which we have all read about and hear about. Sometimes it’s good to actually visualise these places and think about the people who came before us and their stories.
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As salam alaykum. Love your posts, just want to ask what's the closest major city to al bad' and is there anywhere nearby where you could stay the night?
ReplyDeleteWsalaam bro, Tabuk and Al-Wajh airports are the closest to Al-Bad. In terms of where to stay, Sharmaa or Haql. I prefer Haql because it's beautiful :)
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