Banu 'Amir

The Banu Amir (بنو عامر) was a large and ancient Arab tribe originating from Western Arabia, particularly the border area between Najd and Hejaz. An independent branch of the Hawazin confederation, they dominated Najd for centuries after the rise of Islam. Although initially in conflict with the Quraysh and Muhammad, they later gave allegiance to Islam and produced notable poets such as Labid ibn Rabi'ah. The tribe's branches played significant roles in Arabian and regional history, including dynasties in Iraq and North Africa.