Ghatafan
The Ghaṭafān (Arabic: غطفان) were an Arab tribal confederation originally based northeast of Medina. The main branches of the Ghatafan were the tribes of Banu Abs, Banu Dhubyan and Ashja'. They were one of the Arab tribes that interacted with Muhammad. They are notable for allying themselves with the Quraysh in the Battle of the Trench.
| Banu Ghaṭafān بنو غطفان | |
|---|---|
| Qaysite Arab tribe | |
| Nisba | Al-Ghatafani |
| Location | Ancient Arabia |
| Descended from | Ghaṭafān ibn Sa'd ibn Qays |
| Parent tribe | Qays |
| Branches | |
| Religion | Polytheism (pre-630) Islam (post 630) |
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