Nakha (tribe)
Arab tribe of Yemen
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The Nakha (Arabic: النُخَع), also sometimes referred to as Nukha, were an Arab tribe of Yemen. They were a branch of the larger Madh'hij tribe. They were converted to Islam by Muadh ibn Jabal during the 7th century,[1] during which they participated in the Islamic conquests.[2] Notable Nakha historical figures include Malik ibn al-Harith, Alqama ibn Qays, and al-Nakhai.
| Nakha' نخع | |
|---|---|
| Qahtanite | |
.png) Banner of Nakha' at the Battle of Siffin | |
| Location | Yemen |
| Parent tribe | Madh'hij |
| Branches | Banu Malik |
| Religion | Paganism, later Islam |
Al-Hamdani mentioned the Nukha tribe in his book Sifat Jazirat al Arab (Description of the Arabian Peninsula) (900 AD)[3].