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The City of Roses

 During the battle of the Tabūk, the Messenger ﷺ💚 told the companions not to consume any water from the 'Fountain of Tabuk' until he arrives. When they arrived they barely found any water at all. Upon the request of the Messenger, they collected the water and the Messenger ﷺ💚 washed his blessed hands and face with whatever was collected and poured it back. The fountain then started to gush such that it was sufficient for the entire army! The Prophet ﷺ💚 then turned to Mu‘ādh (ra) and said, ❝O Mu'adh, if you live long enough, perhaps you will see this area filled with gardens.❞ [Muslim] Today, the then barren Tabuk is filled with gardens and the region of Tabuk is one of the most important agricultural regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the city of the Tabuk is locally known as 'The City of Roses' because of the volume of roses which are exported to places around the world from Tabuk. Over 30 million roses are exported from Tabuk to different parts o