Madhhij
A great and ancient Yemeni tribal confederation, recorded at length by the classical genealogists.
- Homeland
- Yemen (traditionally)
Overview
Madhhij is one of the great ancient confederations of Yemen, whose many branches the classical genealogists treat at length. Its peoples were prominent in the pre-Islamic wars and in the armies of the early conquests.
Note on lineage
The confederation's branches are recorded with the usual differences across the sources. This page states only the broad outline; verify branch- and family-level claims against a named source before publishing.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — نسب مذحج؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-14