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40-523: (Redirected from Zuhair ) Zuhayr , Zuhair , Zohair , Zuheir , or Zoheir (Arabic: زهير ) may refer to: "King Zoheir", leader of the Banu Abs in the tales of Antarah ibn Shaddad Zuhayr bin Abi Sulma ( c.  520  – c.  609 ), a famous Arabian poet Zuhayr ibn Qayn Al-Bajali ( d.  680), a famous Arabian general martyred at

80-454: A role in the unsuccessful attempt to install Hisham's son Maslama as his successor over his nephew, the appointed successor al-Walid II ( r.  743–744 ). As a result, they were both tortured to death by al-Walid II's governor of Qinnasrin, Yusuf, the son of Umar ibn Hubayra al-Fazari . Al-Walid ibn Qa'qa's son Thumama later served as a commander under the Abbasids , who toppled

120-497: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Banu Abs The Banu Abs are of the Northern Adnanite Arabs, meaning they descend from Adnan . The Banu Abs line of patrilineal descent, from Abs all the way back to Adnan, is as follows: Abs ibn Baghid ibn Rayth ibn Ghatafan ibn Sa'd ibn Qays ibn Mudar ibn Nizar ibn Ma'ad ibn Adnan . The Banu Abs

160-615: Is identified as being the prophet sent to the Companions of the Rass that are mentioned in the Qur'an . Ibn Babawayh states that Khaled was a minor prophet whose prophethood "should not be denied" by Muslims. Ibn Kathir disagreed that Khaled was a prophet, citing a Hadith where Muhammad himself narrated that there was no prophet that appeared between him and Jesus. Al-Jahiz also agrees that Khaled did not receive prophethood, bringing up

200-583: Is not called prophet for that. On Khalid's status, the Muslims have historically been divided. Other Arab tribes had either suffered false prophets, as the Asad suffered Tulayha; or, like the 'Ad and the Thamud, they received the preachings of their prophets, disbelieved, and were destroyed (although some living tribes have claimed a rebirth from those dead tribes' surviving prophets, as Yemenis claim of Hud). Also if

240-460: Is traced back to Adnan: Ghatafan, son of Sa'd, son of Qays 'Aylan, son of Mudar, son of Nizar, son of Ma'ad, son of Adnan. Genealogists, while they agreed that Adnan was descended from Ishmael , differed on how many fathers there were between Adnan and Ishmael; hence Khalid bin Sinan was an Ishmaelite but with uncertain lineage. Mufti Muhammad Shafi places Khaled bin Sinan as existing before

280-540: The Kingdom of Aksum ). This most famous member of the Banu Abs tribe has had a cultural impact beyond Arabia and even into the modern era. A number of modern cultural artistic works are inspired by the warrior-poet 'Antar. These include Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 's Symphony No. 2, which is based on the legend of ʿAntar, as well as the first Palestinian opera composed in 1988 by Mustapha al-Kurd, of which Antarah ibn Shaddad

320-728: The Mahas peoples of the Butana region in Sudan. Due to their intermarriage with the Rashaida peoples, some branches of the Mahas are partially linked to the Banu Abs tribe, as well. It is unclear when exactly they intermarried, and which full name they would carry, whether back to Adnan (of the Rashaida and Banu Abs) or Qahtan (of the Khazraj ). Members of the Mahas that are descended from

360-480: The Westernization of some of their neighbors. The traditional dialect of the tribe is a form of Hejazi and Najdi Arabic. Specifically, it is a mix between the dialect of the northern peoples of Ha'il , the standard Bedouin dialect and Hijazi Arabic. The Banu 'Abs tribe has its own tribal emblem or symbol, which is a practice that is common amongst Arab tribes. This symbol has been lost to some branches of

400-689: The Arabic language. This earned him the name among all of the Arabs of the Peninsula as the "Complete Knight". Furthermore, he was the author of the Divan and he was a warrior. His father was a leader of the Banu ʿAbs tribe named Shaddad and his mother was Zabiba, an African Abyssinian slave who was originally captured during a battle between the invading Banu Abs tribe and the ancient Abyssinian army (specifically

440-681: The Asiyrah. Like their central Arabian cousins, the Habsi tribe and its many branches are known for their courage, strength, and bravery. The Mahas people are a tribe that are descended on the matrilineal side from a combination of the Banu Khazraj of Arabia (of whom the Nasrid dynasty of Granada was also descended) and the Nubians . There is some intermarriage between the Rashaida peoples and

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480-492: The Banu 'Abs share such values with their tribal neighbors, they are famous for their unique tribal cultural values. In addition to the aforementioned Bedouin mores , the Banu 'Abs greatly value very ancient traditions that are held in high regard. This helps distinguish them from the many other tribes in Arabia. The main branch of the Banu 'Abs tribe has succeeded in preserving their traditional dress, language, and ethics despite

520-416: The Banu Abs diaspora . At the same time, they have also adapted to their local cultures, incorporating traditions, stories, legends, foods, and music from the lands where they have settled. While the original Banu Abs have their own tribal emblem, many of the scattered branches outside of Saudi Arabia have developed their own independent tribal crests and flags to identify, and take pride in, their section of

560-496: The Banu Abs are, by blood, technically a combination of Adnanite , Qahtanite , and Azdite . Khalid ibn Sinan Khaled bin Sinan al-'Absi ( Arabic : خالد بن سنان العبسي) was a semi-legendary historical figure who lived in pre-Islamic Arabia . Historically, he was a religious man who lived in the Arabian Peninsula , while exegetical traditions attribute him to be a prophet who preached Judaic monotheism amongst

600-478: The Banu Dhubyan, which had lasted almost 40 years. The war had ended when Zuhayr ibn Jadhima of the Banu Abs had called for an end to the bloodshed, asking the wealthy merchants of both tribes to pay the losses caused by the war. Their traditions further recall 3,000 of them repelling a Sasanian attack of 20,000. Absi traditions tell of their prophet Khalid ibn Sinan who taught them Biblical monotheism, and

640-816: The Battle of Karbala Baha' al-din Zuhair (1186–1258), an Arabian poet and calligrapher Zuheir Mohsen (1936–1979), pro-Syrian leader in the PLO Harek Zoheir, alias of Sofiane el-Fassila (1975–2007), an Algerian terrorist Zuhayr Talib Abd al-Sattar al-Naqib (1948-2020), Iraqi director of military intelligence Zoheïr Djelloul ( fl.  2006 ), Algerian soccer manager See also [ edit ] Ka'b bin Zuhayr , son of Zuhayr bin Abi Sulma Topics referred to by

680-578: The Eastern region of Oman, and Ras al-Khaimah alongside the Shuhooh. They descend directly from Banu Abs, and branch into several other large tribes. Some of the most notable are: the Jawaber (Al Jabry, which is distinct from Bani Jabir of Yemen or Hamdan, present in other parts of Oman), Yal Thaneen, Aial Mahara, Aial Abdu, Awlad Habn, Al Ghassassina, Bani Bu Said, Maqadima, Ghananima, Sawalem, Najyah, and

720-506: The Islamic tradition. Ibn Arabi considered Khaled to have been a prophet, but not a messenger. Majlisi stated in Bihar al-Anwar that Khaled was "most likely" a prophet. Some Islamic scholars have also transmitted narrations of Khaled having a status as being a prophet who was forgotten by his people, but these narrations are of disputed authenticity. There are also narrations where Khaled

760-611: The Nile. In North Africa one Ka'b, a close relative of Khalid (some say the son of his daughter), adopted some Berbers as clients, and spread the word of Khalid amongst them alongside that of Muhammad. As Muslims the Abs (and some Berbers) insisted on their veneration for Khalid; some have claimed that Khalid prophesied the 'last' prophet after him, who in Islam is Muhammad. Another tradition has it that King Zuhayr had predicted Muhammad, but Zuhayr

800-873: The Umayyads in 750, and led summer expeditions against the Byzantine Empire . His son Uthman became a semi-autonomous local leader in Jund Qinnasrin in the aftermath of the Fourth Muslim Civil War (813–819). As late as the 10th and 11th centuries, the Banu Abs continued to occupy Hiyar Bani Qa'qa and the neighboring Wadi Butnan valley, as well as Hadhir Qinnasrin south of Aleppo . The tribe, like other old-established tribes in Jund Qinnasrin, had become largely sedentarized while maintaining their tribal structure and customs. The local 14th-century historian Abu'l-Fida that in his time,

840-600: The abortive efforts by al-Walid I to replace Sulayman with his son Abd al-Aziz ibn al-Walid as caliphal successor. Al-Qa'qa's uncle Abd Allah ibn al-Jaz was a prominent dignitary in Syria and al-Qa'qa's brother Husayn was a companion of Caliph Sulayman. Al-Qa'qa's sons al-Walid and Abd al-Malik, both named after their Umayyad kinsmen, served as the governors of the junds (military districts) of Qinnasrin and Homs under Caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik ( r.  724–743 ). Al-Walid and Abd al-Malik (al-Qa'qa's sons) played

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880-482: The bedouin Khalid were accepted as a prophet between Jesus and Muhammad this is constrained by Q. 12:109, which insists that Apostles must come from the towns. Antarah ibn Shaddad al-Absi ( c.  525 –615), or 'Antar al-Absi, was one of the seven great pre-Islamic Arab poets and the protagonist of the great story Antar and Abla . Throughout this non-fiction story, he displayed chivalry, bravery, and eloquence in

920-567: The coming of Jesus . Ibn Kathir , however, places Khaled as existing in the 6th century CE, being born 50 years before the Year of the Elephant event. As the event has been dated to circa 570, it means Khaled was born around the 520s. Khaled's daughter lived contemporary to the Sasanian ruler Khosrow I (c. 531–579). There is a dispute whether Khaled was considered to be a prophet or not in

960-470: The extended family. Some branches of the tribe have also developed their own mottos, fables, and proverbs. It is a common practice for branches of the Banu Abs tribe to maintain private family genealogies and histories that trace their patrilineal lines from their modern members all the way back to Abs, Adnan , Ishmael , Abraham , and ultimately to Adam . These private family histories of their ancestors also record notable details about historical members of

1000-437: The formation of various tribal organizations, divans , cultural groups, and charitable trusts. One example is the 'Abs Universal Organization for Social Development. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to: "Social, cultural, economic and humanitarian organization. It aims to improve the living conditions of Rashaida people and in particular the Rashaida people in the Sudan, Eritrea and poor areas. Also, it aims to raise

1040-494: The lands of Kura al-Hiyar (Hiyar Bani Qa'qa) were desert and inhabited by wild animals, but that the Abs and their brother tribe of Fazara, and other Arabs, still encamped there. The modern Banu Abs tribe is quite large and scattered across the region. Significant populations of this tribe can be found in Saudi Arabia , Oman , Eritrea , Palestine , Yemen , Sudan , Kuwait , Egypt , and Jordan . In addition, branches of

1080-461: The level of education and cultural knowledge for Rashaida people in the whole Arabic world." - The organization includes some charities. The charities are going to build some schools and hospitals in some poor countries that are home to Rashidi people. The President is Mr. Fayez Albghaili Al- Rashidi Secretary-General is Mr. Mubarak Al-Duwailah Deputy of Secretary-General Dr. Abdullah Saad Alawaimrai" The Bani Rasheed or Rashaida peoples are

1120-449: The massive estate which developed into the town of Hiyar Bani Qa'qa or Hiyar Bani Abs in northwestern Syria near Manbij where the family established itself. Al-Walid I granted further estates to al-Qa'qa near Damascus and Manbij and made him his katib (scribe or secretary). The caliph appointed another member of the tribe, Khalid ibn Barz ibn Kamil ibn Barz, governor of Jund Dimashq (military district of Damascus). Al-Qa'qa backed

1160-626: The people he was sent to. Genealogists including Ibn al-Kalbi have attributed Khaled bin Sinan as being a descendant of Adnan through the Banu Abs branch of the Ghatafan , hence making Khaled an Adnanite of the Qays 'Aylan tribal group. His full lineage was given as; Khalid, son of Sinan, son of Ghaith, son of Maritah, son of Makhzum, son of Rabi'ah, son of 'Aws, son of Malik, son of Ghalib, son of Qutay'ah, son of 'Abs, son of Baghid, son of Rayth, son of Ghatafan. And from Ghatafan, his lineage

1200-402: The point that the prophets in Islam were usually from the people of cities and towns, while Khaled was a desert-dwelling and nomadic Bedouin . Muslim scholars have transmitted narrations and traditions regarding miracles that Khaled allegedly performed during his lifetime as a prophet. One of such traditions was Khaled, a preacher of Judaic monotheism, being sent to destroy a large fire which

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1280-502: The sons of Rasheed Al-Zaul Al-Absi. Rasheed Al-Zaul was one of the Banu Abs tribe's most famous warriors, living in the 7th century. Afterwards, his progeny named themselves after him. The Rashaida peoples are currently located in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Sudan, Eritrea, Jordan, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Oman. The Al Hubus, or Habsi tribe, are one of the largest tribes of Oman. The inhabitants of this tribe reside in

1320-488: The story of Khaled and the fire is disputed, but attributes its chain of narration to Ibn Abbas and then adds on that the story is not reliable evidence of Khaled's prophethood. The character of Khaled has been observed by Christian J. Robin, who affirmed that he was likely to have been an actual person with the exception of the miraculous and fantastical stories attributed to him. There are two burial places attributed to Khaled bin Sinan. Yomut tradition narrates that he

1360-823: The tribe can be found in the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the Arab World , as well as in Malaysia , Europe , the United States , and Brazil . Members and descendants of the tribe may carry the tribal name or some variation thereof, such as: Alabsi, Al-Absy, al-Absy, Al'Absy, Al Absy, Al-Absi, al-Absi, Al'Absi, Al Absi, Absy, Absi, Absey, Abzi, etc. The modern Bedouins in Arabia value ancient Arab traditions including chivalry, honor, bravery, honesty, nobility, hospitality, and generosity. While

1400-447: The tribe which settled in other regions. Branches of the Banu Abs located in other countries uphold their clan-based traditions such as maintaining a clan head to whom all respect is directed and from whom tribal edicts are delivered, upholding traditional codes of honor and utmost family loyalty, and establishing and holding tribal Diwans. Maintaining and respecting family traditions is an important aspect of what differentiates members of

1440-436: The tribe. These histories can include dates of birth and/or death, mention of wars or battles participated in, various deeds done and honors earned, details of personalities and reputations, information on the crafts, trades, and businesses that the people engaged in, any peculiar or interesting causes of death, and other notable events or actions. The sheer numbers, and widespread nature, of the Banu Abs clan have contributed to

1480-474: The worship of God as "al-ahad al-samad", prior to Muhammad. It was told that Khalid saved his tribe (accounts differ on how) and that most men of the Abs rejected this prophet at the time. During the Arab conquests some Absis remembered their prophet Khalid again; others, like Ubayy ibn Amara ibn Malik, accepted Muhammad as prophet and are now ranked as Companions. Some Absis settled at Manbij in Syria, others at

1520-528: Was a branch of the Ghatafan clan, inhabiting the outskirts of Medina in modern Hejaz , an area called today Hurrat Bani Rasheed. The tribe is known for its independence and bravery, as it had been called one of the Jamarat of the Arabs, or the most powerful tribes that took no allegiance to anyone but themselves. The earliest stories regard tales of war and chivalry before Islam , in the famous war of al-Dahhas wal Ghabra, between them and their brother tribe,

1560-812: Was the primary subject. The Banu Abs gained significant wealth and property in Syria and influence in the Umayyad caliphal court mainly through the marriage of the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik ( r.  685–705 ) to the Absi noblewoman Wallada, the daughter of al-Abbas ibn al-Jaz ibn al-Harith, a great-grandson of Zuhayr ibn Jadhima. Wallada mothered Abd al-Malik's sons and successors al-Walid I ( r.  705–715 ) and Sulayman ( r.  715–717 ). Abd al-Malik granted estates to Wallada's father al-Abbas and her first cousin al-Qa'qa ibn Khulayd ibn al-Jaz, including

1600-438: Was worshipped by the Arabs who professed Zoroastrianism . Another tradition cites Khaled as being able to stop a large man-eating avian beast by faithful prayers to God. One of the transmitters of the stories was Al-Mu'alla ibn al-Mahdi. The authenticity of Al-Mu'alla was criticized by Nur al-Din al-Haythami and Abu Hatim , the latter also noted that Al-Mu'alla generally brought unsound narrations. Ibn Kathir affirms that

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