Banu Ghatafan

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Banu Ghatafan (Arabic: بنو غطفان) are a massive ancient tribe north of Medinah and from them come the tribes of Banu Abs and Banu Motair. They were one of the Arab tribes that interacted with Muhammad. They are notable for allying themselves with the Banu Quraish in the Battle of the trench [1].

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  1. ^ The Meaning of the Qur'an (tafsir) [1] by Maududi on USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts
  2. ^ Muhammad and the Course of Islam By H. M. Balyuzi. p.97.

From their children or descendents are the Banu 'Abs and Banu Motair


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