Al-Suhūl
A Najdī tribe of the country south of Riyadh.
- Region
- Najd, south of Riyadh
Overview
Al-Suhūl are recorded in Najd, in the country south of Riyadh. Their affiliation is reported differently in different sources, and this reference states none as settled.
On lineage
Branch lists and affiliations here are given as reported by the classical genealogists, who themselves disagree. Nothing on this page establishes any living family's descent: a shared name may reflect descent, alliance (ḥilf) or clientage (walāʾ), and the sources usually say which only when they know.
Frequently asked questions
Where are al-Suhūl recorded?
In Najd, in the country south of Riyadh.
Sources
- ياقوت الحموي، معجم البلدان، 626هـ — في ذكر نجد
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28