Banī Rashīd
A tribe of the northern Hijaz recorded in the country between Medina and the Red Sea.
- Region
- Northern Hijaz
- Reported affiliation
- Ḥarb
Overview
Banī Rashīd are recorded in the northern Ḥijāz, in the country running between Medina and the coast. The sources most often reckon them to Ḥarb, though as with every such attribution the placement is reported rather than established.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Where are Banī Rashīd recorded?
In the northern Hijaz between Medina and the Red Sea coast; the sources usually reckon them to Ḥarb.
Sources
- ياقوت الحموي، معجم البلدان، 626هـ — في ذكر ديار حرب
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28