Bajila

The Bajila was an Arab tribe originally inhabiting the mountains south of Mecca in the pre-Islamic era. They experienced internal divisions and dispersion but played a significant role in early Islamic military campaigns, particularly under the leadership of Jarir ibn Abd Allah during the Muslim conquest of Iraq. The tribe's origins are uncertain, with genealogical links to the larger Anmar group, and they transitioned from polytheism to Islam during Muhammad's lifetime.