Azd

The Azd (Arabic: أَزْد) is an ancient Arabian tribe originating from Northern Arabia, primarily inhabiting the Sarawat Mountains in the Hejaz region and parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia. They played a significant role in early Islamic history through their various branches, including the Ghassanids in Syria and the Ansar in Medina. Notable members and dynasties descending from the Azd include the Ghassanid dynasty, the Nasrid dynasty of Al-Andalus, and the Al Said dynasty of Oman.