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The river irrigates most of its farms, gardens, and orchards. It has watermills on the aforementioned river. Its territories are not limited by the irrigation of the Chelif River. Three days from it, to its south, is the mountain called "the Mountain." In Ansharis, tribes of Berbers live, including Maknasa, Harshun, Urba, Banu Abi Khalil, Kutama, Ma'lamala, Banu Mililt, Banu Artajan, Banu Abi Khalifa, Idkhalat, Zulalat, Banu Watamshus, Zawawa, Nizar, Malghara, Wartaris, Banu Abi Bilal, Ibn Kuru, Banu Abi Hakim, and Hawara. The slopes of this mountain extend for four days, and the edge of this mountain reaches the west of Tahert. From the city of Miliana to Kudaya is one stage. It is a fortress of Art, with farms and markets, and it is on the Chelif River. It has a Friday market that is frequented by many people. From Sufi Kartaba to near Rabgha is one stage. This Arab region has vast land, extensive cultivation, fruits, and orchards. It has a good market that is held on a known day every Friday, where goods are bought and sold, and needs are met. This Arab region has abundant water and flowing springs. From there to Wargha is one stage. It is in a good vicinity, but with little flooding. It has cultivation, fertility, and flowing water. From there to Ashir Zibri are two stages. It is a fortress with a good location and great benefits. It has a known daily market where all fine things are brought and sold. From there to Tamzghida is one stage, then to Msila are two stages. It is a new settlement established by Ali bin Al-Andalusi during the reign of Idris bin Abdullah bin Al-Hasan bin Al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Talib. It is prosperous in a plain.