Al-Daraji
afro-Asiatic Tribe
Al-Daraji or Al-Bu Daraj, alternatively spelled Al-Duraji or Al-Bu Duraj, (, ); Arabic: ٱلْدَرّاجي ,ٱلْبو دَرّاجٚ; is an Arab tribe and one of the tribes of Arabia. Its tribesmen are mainly located in Iraq, Smaller groups are also situated in Yemen, Syria, and other areas in the Middle East. The Al-Daraji are mentioned in the book Marsh Arabs, by Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger (1964).
Religion
The Al-Daraji tribe includes Shia and Sunni Muslims, reflecting the religious diversity of Arabia. The tribe's religious makeup varies by location:
In predominantly Shia areas like Baghdad and Basra, Al-Daraji members are mostly Shia.
This showcases the tribe's adaptability to the religious demographics of different areas. However, this sectarian-unity is not just unique to the Al-Daraji tribe; other prominent tribes such as the Shia Banu Qushayr and Sunni Banu Uqayl branches of the Banu Ka'b and the Shammar clan with its Sunni Al-Jarba and Shia Al-Toga branches also show a similar split.
This variation in religious affiliation among the Al-Daraji tribe's members showcases the complex interplay between tribal identity and religious beliefs in Arabia. It also highlights the tribe's ability to integrate and coexist within the diverse religious contexts of Iraq and beyond. Despite these religious differences, there is evidence to suggest that sectarianism has not significantly impacted the internal relations within the Al-Daraji tribe.
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