Ghifar
The Banu Ghifar was an Arab tribe belonging to the Banu Damra ibn Bakr, a branch of the Kinana tribe in the Hejaz region. Known at times as brigands, they converted from polytheism to Islam during the time of Muhammad, with Abu Dhar al-Ghifari among the first converts. The tribe participated in early Islamic conquests and some members later settled in Medina. They also supported the rebellion of Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya against the Abbasid caliphate.
Abu Dharr al-Ghifari was an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his asceticism, outspoken nature, and opposition to wealth accumulation during the caliphate of Uthman. He belonged to the Banu Ghifar clan of the Kinanah tribe and died in 652 CE.
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