Bani Tamim
One of the largest and most storied Arab tribes of the classical genealogical tradition, long associated with Najd.
- Homeland
- Najd (traditionally)
Overview
Bani Tamim is a major Arab tribe with deep roots in the classical genealogical tradition and a long historical association with Najd in central Arabia.
Note on lineage
The tribe's branches and detailed genealogy are recorded across many classical works and accounts differ. This page states only the broad outline; verify specific branch- and family-level claims against a named source before publishing.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09