It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A time will come when the inhabitants of Madinah will leave it, even though at that time Madinah will be like a well sitting among salty wells." The companions asked: "O Messenger of Allah! Then who will inhabit it?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Wild beasts and vultures."