Thaqif
A classical Arab tribe of Taif in the Hijaz highlands, prominent from pre-Islamic times.
- Homeland
- Taif, Hijaz highlands (traditionally)
Overview
Thaqif is the classical tribe of Taif in the Hijaz highlands, prominent in pre-Islamic and early Islamic history as the settled people of that town and its orchards.
Note on lineage
The classical genealogists record Thaqif's descent with differing accounts, a divergence noted in the sources themselves. 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 ثقيف؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09