Banu Abd al-Dar

Banū ‘Abd ad-Dār (, "Sons of the Servant of the House" — referring to the Kaaba) is a sub-clan of the Arabian Quraysh tribe.

History

Their progenitor is Abd-al-Dar ibn Qusai ibn Kilab. Historically, this tribe carried the banner in war, and Muhammad continued that tradition. In battles between the Makkans and the Muslims, the banner was frequently carried on both sides by a member of this tribe. Known to be the custodian of the Kaaba during the period of Jāhiliyyah (, 'Ignorance'), and upheld by the Islamic Nabí (, Prophet) later on.

List

• The mistress of Al-Nahdiah
• Barrah bint Abdul Uzza bin Uthman bin Abd al-Dar, Muhammad's maternal grandmother
• Mus`ab ibn `Umair ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf ibn Abd al-Dar, a companion of Muhammad
• Uthman bin Talha, custodian of the Ka’aba and companion of Muhammad

See also

• Adnanite Arabs
• Hejaz

References