Harb ibn Umayya


Harb ibn Umayya was the father of Abu Sufyan and Arwa and the son of Umayya ibn Abd Shams. He and Alqama ibn Safwan are said to have been killed by jinns.

Harb ibn Umayya versus Banu Hashim

The Banu Umayya increased their power in commerce at the expense of other tribes. Due to increase in commercial competition, dispute occurred between Harb ibn Umayya and leader of the Banu Hashim tribe, Abdul Muttalib.

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