Hawāzin
A large Muḍarī grouping of the Ḥijāz and Najd, parent of Thaqīf and Banū Hilāl in the sources.
- Grouping
- Muḍar (ʿAdnānī)
- Region
- Between the Hijaz and Najd
- Reckoned to it
- Thaqīf, Banū Hilāl
Overview
Hawāzin is one of the large groupings the genealogists place under Muḍar, holding the country between the Ḥijāz and Najd around Ṭāʾif. Thaqīf and Banū Hilāl are reckoned to it, as are ʿĀmir ibn Ṣaʿṣaʿa and its branches. It sits at the level of a gathering name rather than a tribe anyone belongs to directly today.
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
Which tribes are reckoned to Hawāzin?
Thaqīf and Banū Hilāl among others, together with ʿĀmir ibn Ṣaʿṣaʿa and its branches.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — أنساب هوازن
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28