When the Well Ran Dry: Prophet Muhammad's Miracle at Hudaybiya

The miracle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ at Al-Hudaybiya is a well-known story, demonstrating the Prophet's extraordinary connection with God and his ability to perform miraculous acts. The incident occurred during the Treaty of Hudaybiya, a pivotal moment in the Prophet's journey and the history of Islam.

As the Prophet ﷺ and his companions approached Hudaybiya, they faced a severe water shortage. The available water source, a small well, was barely sufficient for the large group of people, and it quickly became depleted. The companions grew increasingly thirsty and anxious. They complained to Allah's Messenger ﷺ; of thirst.

 

 

 

Sensing their distress, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ retrieved an arrow from his quiver and instructed his companions to place it in the well. With unwavering faith and trust in their Prophet, they followed his command.

Remarkably, as soon as the arrow touched the well, a miraculous transformation occurred. The well sprang forth with an abundance of fresh, pure water, quenching the thirst of the entire group. The water flowed generously, filling their containers and providing ample sustenance for their journey.

This miraculous event served as a powerful reminder of the Prophet's unwavering divine support of his message.

 

Bukhari 2731 

 

"..The Prophet (ﷺ) changed his way till he dismounted at the farthest end of Al-Hudaibiya at a pit (i.e. well) containing a little water which the people used in small amounts, and in a short while the people used up all its water and complained to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ); of thirst. The Prophet (ﷺ) took an arrow out of his arrow-case and ordered them to put the arrow in that pit. By Allah, the water started and continued sprouting out till all the people quenched their thirst and returned with satisfaction. .."

نَزَلَ- ﷺ - بِأَقْصَى الْحُدَيْبِيَةِ، عَلَى ثَمَدٍ قَلِيلِ الْمَاءِ يَتَبَرَّضُهُ النَّاسُ تَبَرُّضًا، فَلَمْ يُلَبِّثْهُ النَّاسُ حَتَّى نَزَحُوهُ، وَشُكِيَ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ﷺ الْعَطَشُ، فَانْتَزَعَ سَهْمًا مِنْ كِنَانَتِهِ، ثُمَّ أَمَرَهُمْ أَنْ يَجْعَلُوهُ فِيهِ، فَوَاللَّهِ مَا زَالَ يَجِيشُ لَهُمْ بِالرِّيِّ حَتَّى صَدَرُوا عَنْهُ