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Banu Hanzala ibn Malik

بنو حنظلة بن مالك

A clan of Tamim — Banu Hanzala ibn Malik ibn Zayd Manat ibn Tamim; the Prophet ﷺ made Malik ibn Nuwayra his agent over their alms, and on the Prophet's death Malik released what dues were in his hands saying 'see to your own wealth, Banu Hanzala'; in the affair of Malik's killing Abu Qatada al-Ansari testified that they had laid down their arms and called the adhan; of them also was Sajah bint Aws (some say bint al-Harith) who claimed prophecy in the Ridda.

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The Prophetic Era · The Rashidun Caliphate
Region
Arabia
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A branch of Tamim: Banu Hanzala ibn Malik ibn Zayd Manat ibn Tamim. 1

With Malik ibn Nuwayra

The Prophet appointed Malik ibn Nuwayra to collect their alms. When he died, Malik released what he held of the obligatory dues and said to them: "Your wealth is your own affair, Banu Hanzala." 1

Abu Qatada al-Ansari testified, in the account of Malik's killing, that they had laid down their weapons and given the call to prayer. 1

Sajah

Among them was Sajah bint Aws, or it is said bint al-Harith, who claimed prophethood during the events of the apostasy. 1

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Banu Tamim

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The delegation of Banu Tamim and the boasting contest· The killing of Tamim at al-Mushaqqar· The Day of al-Jufar (al-Saylam)· The Day of al-Nasar· The Day of Dhi Najb· Banu Darim· Banu Minqar· al-Aqra' ibn Habis al-Tamimi

Sources

  1. Futuh al-Buldan — al-Baladhuri (Mu'assasat al-Ma'arif edition)
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The delegation of Banu Tamim and the boasting contest

Utarid ibn Hajib led the notables of Banu Tamim to the Prophet in 9 AH, with al-Aqra' ibn Habis, al-Zibriqan ibn Badr, Amr ibn al-Ahtam, al-Hutat ibn Yazid, Qays ibn Asim and others, and Uyayna ibn Hisn with them. They called him from behind his apartments, then challenged him to a boasting contest; Thabit ibn Qays answered Utarid and Hassan answered al-Zibriqan, al-Aqra' conceded that the Muslims' orator and poet were better, and they embraced Islam and were given gifts. The opening of sura al-Hujurat was revealed about them.