Banī Shihr
A tribe of the ʿAsīr highlands, neighbouring Balqarn on the Sarāt.
- Region
- The Sarāt in ʿAsīr
- Reported grouping
- Khathʿam
Overview
Banī Shihr hold highland country on the Sarāt in ʿAsīr, terraced and stone-built like their neighbours. The sources place them with Khathʿam, alongside Balqarn and Shahrān.
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 Shihr?
On the Sarāt highlands of ʿAsīr, neighbouring Balqarn and Shahrān.
Sources
- الحسن الهمداني، صفة جزيرة العرب، 334هـ — في ذكر السراة
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28