Sulaym

The Banu Sulaym is an Arab tribe originating from the northern Hejaz region, part of the larger Qays 'Aylan tribal confederation. They initially opposed the Islamic prophet Muhammad but converted to Islam before his death in 632 and participated in the Muslim conquests of Syria and Iraq. The tribe later migrated to Upper Mesopotamia and Cyrenaica, where their descendants remain influential. Notable members include generals Safwan ibn Mu'attal, Abu'l-A'war, and Umayr ibn al-Hubab.