Is it permissible to dig a well in a private access way (non-thoroughfare/dead-end path)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Settlement

Book 16 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Digging in a non-thoroughfare path is not permissible except with the explicit permission of its residents, as this path constitutes the private property of specific people, and action concerning it requires their consent.