Their progenitor is
Abd-al-Dar ibn Qusai ibn
Kilab. Historically, this tribe carried the banner in war, and
Muhammad continued that tradition. In battles between the Makkans and the Muslims, the banner was frequently carried on both sides by a member of this tribe. Known to be the custodian of the Kaaba during the period of
Jāhiliyyah (, 'Ignorance'), and upheld by the
Islamic Nabí (,
Prophet) later on. ==List==