Harb
A large Arab tribe historically associated with the Hijaz in western Arabia, with many branches.
- Homeland
- Hijaz (and toward Najd)
- Region
- Western Arabia
Overview
Harb is one of the large Arabian tribes, historically settled across the Hijaz and extending toward Najd. It comprises numerous branches.
Note on lineage
The tribe's detailed genealogy and the placement of its branches are reported differently across classical and later sources. This page states only the broad, widely-agreed outline; branch-level and family-level claims should each be verified and attributed before publication.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Harb tribe from?
It is historically associated with the Hijaz in western Arabia, extending toward Najd.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — يُراجَع باب أنساب حرب ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09