Abbadi (Bedouin)

Abbadi or Abbadids (Arabic : بنو عباد) is a prominent Arab Muslim dynasty, and one of the largest Arab tribes whose genealogy can be traced back to the Qahtanian "Qahtan" (Arabic : قحطانيون) Lakham (Arabic : لخم) tribe. However, the tribe's origins are subject to scholarly debate. While some scholars link Abbadi to the Lakhm tribe, others propose a connection to the Judham tribe, which is a sister tribe of Lakhm. Both Lakhm and Judham have been historically documented to have inhabited the same regions in the Arab Levant and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, many researchers posit that Prophet Shuaib belonged to the same tribe (Judham). Abu Ubaid al-Bakri, an erudite Andalusian Arab geographer, writer, polymath, and botanist born in 1030 AD, expounded on the subject, stating that Prophet Shuaib hailed from the Judham tribe and are recognized as the sons-in-law of Prophet Moses.

The Abbadi dynasty was most renowned for its rule over Seville and the surrounding areas during the 11th century, where it oversaw a period of exceptional cultural and scientific progress. This era was marked by significant advancements in literature, philosophy, and the arts, all of which were made possible by the Abbadi's patronage of scholars and artists. Under the Abbadi's enlightened rule, Seville became a center of intellectual and artistic innovation, drawing scholars and artists from across the world. This period of cultural and scientific flourishing not only produced lasting works of literature and art, but it also left an indelible mark on the region's history and cultural identity. The Abbadi dynasty's contribution to the cultural heritage of Islamic Spain, and particularly to the cultural legacy of Andalusia, remains a crucial chapter in the history of the region, and a testament to the enduring influence of Islamic civilization.

The Abbadi name currently holds the distinction of being the second most common surname in Jordan, where their presence is estimated at half a million people. Nevertheless, due to the early Islamic conquests, the influence of the Abbadi dynasty was widespread and far-reaching across multiple Arab nations, including Egypt, several North African countries, and eventually the region of Spain known as Andalusia. In which three generations of Abbadi khilafa, established the Kingdom of Seville in Andalusia., a cultural and scientific hub which has had a lasting impact on the region's history.