The political and military activities of Zuhayr ibn Judhama al-Absi and his sons before Islam.

Abstract

This study aims to illustrate the military and political activities of Zuhair Ibn Juthaima Al-Absey and his sons before the advent of Islam. It highlights the significant roles of Zuhair and his sons. It also reveals the gap between him and the tribes under his authority, particularly those who  suffered his tyranny. As a result,  he faced death due to his harsh treatment of them. His death, however, did not mark the end of the war before Islam. Instead, another war broke out between the Abs and  Fzara,  latter known as  the " Dahes and AL Khabraa war"  named after the horses that participated in the fateful race. At the same time, several key figures emerged, playing a significant roles and eltering outcomes that otherwise, might have taken place without them. These figures include Qis Ibn Zuhair, the older son of Zuhair who was characterized by his political and military experience, and Alrabee Ibn Ziad, who played a crucial  role in protecting The Abs tribe through various wars after confronting many wars, military shifts, and strong enemies