Quraysh
قريشDefinition
The Arab tribe descended from Isma'il and resident at Makkah. Custodians of the Ka'ba. The tribe into which the Prophet ﷺ was born — and from which most of the early opposition and the early support both came.
As understood in the classical tradition of Ibn Kathir and the scholars of his school.
How the scholars use Quraysh.
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"We are the children of Al-Nadr Ibn Kinana. We do not deny our mother nor do we disown our father Al-Ashath then vowed to punish anyone who denied Quraysh's lineage from Al-Nadr Ibn Kinana This narration is considered strong and decisive in affirming the lineage of Quraysh Jarir Ibn Atiyah Al-Tamimi praised Hisham Ibn Abd al-Malik Ibn Marwan with poetry highlighting the noble lineage of Quraysh Ibn Hisham explained that this refers to the mother of Al-Nadr Ibn Kinana Bara bint Mur. The derivation of the name Quraysh is discussed. It is said to come from Takarush meaning gathering after dispersal Attributed to Qusay Ibn Kilab who united the scattered tribes"
— Ibn Kathir, Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia
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"mentioned by Muhammad ibn Ishaq. When the Quraysh resolved to demolish and rebuild the Kaaba, Abu Wab'amur ibn A'id took a stone from the Kaaba, but it leaped from his hand and returned to its place. He advised the Quraysh to use only pure earnings for the construction, excluding any from immoral sources. The people accepted this advice, and Ibn Ishaq noted that Abu Wab'am was a noble and praised man. The Quraysh divided the Kaaba among themselves. The section of the door was for Banu Abmanaf and Zuhra. Between the black corner and the Yemeni corner, Banu Makhzum and several Quraysh tribes joined together. The back of the"
— Ibn Kathir, Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia
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"This was illustrated through poetry Emphasizing Quraysh's power and the prophecy of a prophet arising from them There are various interpretations of the name Quraysh Including a reference to Quraysh Ibn al-Harith who was a guide and supplier for the Banu al-Nadr The term can be pronounced as Qurashi or Qurayshi with Al-Juhari affirming the correct form Every Qurashi carries a certain awe quick to respond to the call of generosity and nobility It is said that when referring to the tribe of Quraysh one would use the form without inflection but if referring to the clan it would be prevented"
— Ibn Kathir, Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia
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