Banū ‘Abd ad-Dār (Arabic: بَـنُـو عَـبْـد الـدَّار, "Sons of the Servant of the House" — referring to the Kaaba) is a sub-clan of the Arabian Quraysh tribe.[1][2]
| Banu Abd ad-Dār (Arabic: بَـنُـو عَـبْـد الـدَّار) | |
|---|---|
| Quraysh of the Banu Ismail | |
| Nisba | al-Dari |
| Location | Arabia (Saudi Arabia) |
| Descended from | Abd-al-Dar ibn Qusai |
| Religion | Islam |
Their progenitor is Abd-al-Dar ibn Qusai ibn Kilab.[1] Historically, this tribe carried the banner in war, and Muhammad continued that tradition. In battles between the Makkans and the Muslims, the banner was frequently carried on both sides by a member of this tribe. Known to be the custodian of the Kaaba during the period of Jāhiliyyah (Arabic: جَـاهِـلِـيَّـة, 'Ignorance'), and upheld by the Islamic Nabí (Arabic: نَـبِي, Prophet) later on.[2]
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