Taghlib
The Rabīʿa tribe set opposite Bakr in the pre-Islamic accounts, known for its poets.
- Grouping
- Rabīʿa (ʿAdnānī)
- Known for
- Its poets, incl. ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm
Overview
Taghlib stands under Rabīʿa beside Bakr, and the two are almost always named together because of their long war. The tribe is remembered for its poets — ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm's *muʿallaqa* is a Taghlibī poem and among the best known in the classical canon.
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), and the sources usually say which only when they know.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taghlib remembered?
For its long war with Bakr, and for its poets — ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm's muʿallaqa is Taghlibī.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — أنساب تغلب
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-28