Bali
An ancient Arab tribe of the northwestern Hijaz, attested in the classical genealogies.
- Homeland
- Northwestern Hijaz (traditionally)
- Classical affiliation
- Quḍāʿah (as reported)
Overview
Bali (Baliyy) is an anciently attested Arab tribe whose traditional territories lie in the northwestern Hijaz, in the country between the Hijaz coast and the routes north toward Syria.
Note on lineage
The classical genealogists trace Bali within Quḍāʿah, with the usual differences in detail. This page states only the broad outline; verify branch- and family-level claims against a named source before publishing.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — نسب قضاعة؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09