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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
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Aws and Khazraj were two Arab tribes of Medina (Yathrib) during the time of the Prophet Muhammad that are believed to have migrated to Medina (Yathrib) from Yemen. The relationship between these two tribes was strained and they were often at conflict with each other. The Prophet Muhammad was invited to Medina to resolve this feud between Aws and Khazraj. In 622 CE the Prophet along with a few of his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina. This is referred to as "Hijra" and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Later the conflict between these two tribes, Banu Aws and Banu Khazraj, died out and they jointly became known as "ansar" or helper.


A even more detailed story can be found here: http://www.al-islam.org/ashura/45.htmRENDERTOKEN1


Posted at Mar 10/2011 07:37PM:
ian: Linked to Ghassanids and thus served as a key support to the new Muslim umma.


Posted at Mar 10/2011 07:37PM:
ian: Linked to Ghassanids and thus served as a key support to the new Muslim umma.