al-Ansar (al-Khazraj)

The Ansar, meaning 'The Helpers', were the inhabitants of Medina primarily from the Banu Khazraj and Banu Aws tribes who supported the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers during the Hijrah from Mecca. They played a crucial role in early Islamic battles and the consolidation of Islam in Medina. Notable members include Sa'd ibn Mu'adh, Saʽd ibn ʽUbadah, and Abu Dujana. Post-Muhammad, the Ansar were significant military contributors in the early Islamic conquests and held important political roles during the Umayyad era.