Quraysh (by association)

The Quraysh (قُرَيْشٍ) were a prominent Arab tribe that controlled Mecca prior to Islam's rise. They were divided into several clans, including the notable Banu Hashim, the clan of the Prophet Muhammad. By the 7th century, the Quraysh had become wealthy merchants dominating trade routes across the Indian Ocean, East Africa, and the Mediterranean. They initially opposed Muhammad's message but eventually embraced Islam, with many members playing key roles in early Islamic history and leadership.