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The Hierarchy of the Koraysh
To gain a better understanding of the leaders and their position within the tribe of
Koraysh during these early years of Islam, one should know the roles of these prominent
people, because each one was destined to play an important role in one way or another
in the years that followed:
The custodianship of the Ka‟bah and keeper of its keys was Othman, Talha's son, whilst
the family entrusted to look after the welfare of the pilgrims was Nuwfal, under the
direction of Harith, Aamir's son, whereas it was the responsibility of Al-Abbas to provide
them with water.
The advisor to the Koraysh was Yazid, Rabi'a Al-Aswad's son from the tribe of Asad.
However, when the need came for an arbitrator, Abu Bakr was called upon.
The chief of the tribe of Umayyah was Abu Sufyan, who was also its standard bearer.
During times of hostilities, Waleed, Mughirah's son from the tribe of Makhzum was
responsible for organizing camp affairs. He also commanded the cavalry, however when
To gain a better understanding of the leaders and their position within the tribe of
Koraysh during these early years of Islam, one should know the roles of these prominent
people, because each one was destined to play an important role in one way or another
in the years that followed:
The custodianship of the Ka‟bah and keeper of its keys was Othman, Talha's son, whilst
the family entrusted to look after the welfare of the pilgrims was Nuwfal, under the
direction of Harith, Aamir's son, whereas it was the responsibility of Al-Abbas to provide
them with water.
The advisor to the Koraysh was Yazid, Rabi'a Al-Aswad's son from the tribe of Asad.
However, when the need came for an arbitrator, Abu Bakr was called upon.
The chief of the tribe of Umayyah was Abu Sufyan, who was also its standard bearer.
During times of hostilities, Waleed, Mughirah's son from the tribe of Makhzum was
responsible for organizing camp affairs. He also commanded the cavalry, however when