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{{Short description|Arab Tribe in Iraq, with small populations in Palestine, and Middle-East}}
{{Short description|Arab Tribe in Iraq, with small populations in Palestine, and Middle-East}}

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| native_name = {{lang|ar|ٱلْدَرّاجي}}<br />''<p style="font-family:'Menlo','Consolas';letter-spacing: .2rem;">{{transliteration|ar|ALA|alʿdaraji}}</p>''
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| native_name_lang = ar
| flag = [[File:Banner of Al-Bu Daraj Tribe.png|frameless|center|link=|alt=]]
| flag = [[File:Banner of Al-Bu Daraj Tribe.png|frameless|center|upright=1.2|link=|alt=]]
| flag_caption = The unofficial banner representing the Al-Bu Daraj.
| flag_caption = The unofficial banner representing the Al-Bu Daraj.
| image = [[File:Map-crop-11.png|frameless|center|link=|alt=]]
| image = [[File:Mohamed.png|frameless|center|upright=1|alt=Grand Sheikh of Al-Bu Daraj]]
| image_caption = Late Grand Sheikh of the Al-Bu Daraj tribe, Sheikh Mohamed Al-Hatab Al-Daraji, known for his role as one of the many head tribesmen leading the [[Iraqi Revolt]] of 1920 against the [[British Empire]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=الدراجي |first=الباحث والكاتب ضياء ابو معارج |date=9 February 2013 |title=الباحث والكاتب ضياء ابو معارج الدراجي : المرحوم محمد الحطاب شيخ عام البودراج |url=https://gasaed.blogspot.com/2013/02/blog-post_36.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=الباحث والكاتب ضياء ابو معارج الدراجي}}</ref>
| image_caption = A [[choropleth map]] highlighting the diaspora of the Al-Bu Daraj tribe
| region1 = <p align="center">[[Iraq]]</p>
| region1 = <p align="center">[[Iraq]]</p>
| pop1 = <p align="center">overwhelming majority</p>
| pop1 = <p align="center">overwhelming majority</p>
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| languages = [[Arabic]]
| languages = [[Arabic]]
| religions = [[Sunni]] and [[Shi'a]] [[Islam]]
| religions = [[Sunni]] and [[Shi'a]] [[Islam]]
| related_groups = Other [[Muslims]] within the region<br/>{{smalldiv|{{hlist|([[Afro-Arabs]]|[[Iraqi Turkmen|Turkmen]]|[[Bedouin]]|[[Circassians]]|[[Kurds]]|[[Khuzestani Arabs|Ahvazi]])}}}}
| related_groups = Other [[Muslims]] within the region<br/>{{smalldiv|{{hlist|([[Afro-Arabs]]|[[Iraqi Turkmen|Turkmen]]|[[Bedouin]]|[[Circassians]]|[[Kurds]]|[[Khuzestani Arabs|Ahwazi]])}}}}
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==Al-Bu Duraj's Lineage and Origins==
==Al-Bu Duraj's Lineage and Origins==
[[File:Family tree lineage.jpg|alt=Al-Bu Daraj's Clan Lineage|thumb|A Brief History of the Al-Daraji Clan's Ancestry<ref>{{Cite book |last=الجلالي |first=محمد باقر |title=موجز تاريخ عشائر العمارة |date=2 November 2020 |edition=1st |location=Baghdad |publication-date=1977 |pages=176 |language= |trans-title=Brief history of the Amarah clans}}</ref>|right]]

=== Descendence, Affiliation, Islamic Connections ===
=== Descendence, Affiliation, Islamic Connections ===
The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is an Arab tribe that originated from the prominent lineage of [[Banu Rabi'ah]] ([[Rabi'a ibn Nizar|Rabia bin Nizar bin Maad bin Adnan]]). The [[Banu Rabi'ah]] is a large tribe that is descended from [[Adnan]], a Traditional ancestor of the [[Adnanites]] Arabs. Adnan's lineage is traced back to one of Prophet [[Muhammad]]'s ancestors, and Prophet [[Muhammad]] was descended from [[Adnan]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Family tree of Muhammad |date=2024-02-02 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Family_tree_of_Muhammad&oldid=1202367218 |access-date=2024-02-19 |language=en}}</ref> The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is believed to have originated in the region of [[Najd]] in central Arabia, present day [[Saudi Arabia]]. Further going down the lineage, there was a few houses under the Al-Bu Daraj umbrella, with the main house being ''Faraj bin Abdullah bin Darraj bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin '''Daraj''','' where the etymology of the tribe originated from Jaza bin Daraj's father – Daraj.<ref>{{Cite web |title=عشائر ألبو دراج |url=https://alsaada.7olm.org/t334-topic |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=alsaada.7olm.org |language=ar}}</ref>
The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is an Arab tribe that originated from the prominent lineage of [[Banu Rabi'ah]] ([[Rabi'a ibn Nizar|Rabia bin Nizar bin Maad bin Adnan]]). The [[Banu Rabi'ah]] is a large tribe that is descended from [[Adnan]], a Traditional ancestor of the [[Adnanites]] Arabs. Adnan's lineage is traced back to one of Prophet [[Muhammad]]'s ancestors, and Prophet [[Muhammad]] was descended from [[Adnan]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Family tree of Muhammad |date=2024-02-02 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Family_tree_of_Muhammad&oldid=1202367218 |access-date=2024-02-19 |language=en}}</ref> The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is believed to have originated in the region of [[Najd]] in central Arabia, present day [[Saudi Arabia]]. Further going down the lineage, there was a few houses under the Al-Bu Daraj umbrella, with the main house being ''Faraj bin Abdullah bin Darraj bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin '''Daraj''','' where the etymology of the tribe originated from Jaza bin Daraj's father – Daraj.<ref>{{Cite web |title=عشائر ألبو دراج |url=https://alsaada.7olm.org/t334-topic |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=alsaada.7olm.org |language=ar}}</ref>


Darraj, born between 1290 and 1294 AD, founded the lineage known as Al-Bu Daraj. Departing from its ancestral clan, Al-Bu Daraj joined the broader Muntafij coalition. Under the Muntafij's umbrella, the clan thrived until 1515 AD, during the reign of Sheikh Hassan bin Mani', who allocated the Kumit lands exclusively to the Budraj clan, then under Faraj bin Tufan bin Sarhid.
Darraj, born between 1290 and 1294 AD, founded the lineage known as Al-Bu Daraj. Departing from its ancestral clan, Al-Bu Daraj joined the broader Muntafij coalition. Under the Muntafij's umbrella, the clan thrived until 1515 AD, during the reign of Sheikh Hassan bin Mani', who allocated the Kumit lands exclusively to the Budraj clan, then under Faraj bin Tufan bin Sarhid.
Faraj's death in 1533 [https://agbodrag.blogspot.com/ AD] left behind a legacy through his sons - Jabr, Kulaib, and Kamr - who further propagated the clan's lineage and influence. Jabr bin Faraj birthed the progenitors of the Albu Khudair clans, reinforcing the tribe's stature and societal contributions. Tracing its ancestry, the Al-Bu Daraj clan boasts a lineage leading back to [[Farah]] bin Hufan bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin '''Darraj,''' connecting to the broader genealogical tree of Banu Rabia and ultimately to Adnan.[[File:Al-bu daraj.png|alt=House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj and Al-Bu Qumar|thumb|House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj of mandated Iraq and Al-Bu Qumar of mandated Palestine<ref>{{Cite web |last=الدراجي |first=الشيخ ضياء كريم باتول الشيخ معارج |date=9 August 2017 |title=عشيرة البودراج في العراق والوطن العربي: بيت معارج رؤساء عموم البوكمر البودراج |url=https://agbodrag.blogspot.com/2017/09/blog-post.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=عشيرة البودراج في العراق والوطن العربي}}</ref>]]
Faraj's death in 1533 [https://agbodrag.blogspot.com/ AD] left behind a legacy through his sons - Jabr, Kulaib, and Kamr - who further propagated the clan's lineage and influence. Jabr bin Faraj birthed the progenitors of the Albu Khudair clans, reinforcing the tribe's stature and societal contributions. Tracing its ancestry, the Al-Bu Daraj clan boasts a lineage leading back to [[Farah]] bin Hufan bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin '''Darraj,''' connecting to the broader genealogical tree of Banu Rabia and ultimately to Adnan.

===Migration and Livestock===
===Migration and Livestock===
The Al-Bu Daraj tribe migrated to Iraq in the 13th century. They settled in the southern part of the country, in the region of the [[Euphrates]] River. The tribe became known for its agricultural and livestock production.
The Al-Bu Daraj tribe migrated to Iraq in the 13th century. They settled in the southern part of the country, in the region of the [[Euphrates]] River. The tribe became known for its agricultural and livestock production.
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==Notable Clan Members==
==Notable Clan Members==
[[Oussama Darragi]] – a [[Tunisian people|Tunisian]] [[professional footballer]], born 3 April 1987, who plays as an [[attacking midfielder]]. He plays for [[Club Africain]] and the [[Tunisian national football team]]. He has won the noble award of African-based [[Player of the Year]]: 2011<ref>{{NFT player|pid=26752}}</ref>
[[File:Al-bu daraj.png|alt=House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj and Al-Bu Qumar|thumb|455x455px|House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj of mandated Iraq and Al-Bu Qumar of mandated Palestine<ref>{{Cite web |last=الدراجي |first=الشيخ ضياء كريم باتول الشيخ معارج |date=9 August 2017 |title=عشيرة البودراج في العراق والوطن العربي: بيت معارج رؤساء عموم البوكمر البودراج |url=https://agbodrag.blogspot.com/2017/09/blog-post.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=عشيرة البودراج في العراق والوطن العربي}}</ref>]][[Oussama Darragi]] – a [[Tunisian people|Tunisian]] [[professional footballer]], born 3 April 1987, who plays as an [[attacking midfielder]]. He plays for [[Club Africain]] and the [[Tunisian national football team]]. He has won the noble award of African-based [[Player of the Year]]: 2011<ref>{{NFT player|pid=26752}}</ref>

[[Hafid Derradji]] – (born October 7, 1964) an Algerian [[sports commentator]] and former [[association football|footballer]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ennaharonline.com/%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B8-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7/|title=حفيظ دراجي والمصري علي يصفان علاقتهما بالأخوية ويريدانها مثالا للشعبين عبر صفحات "النهار" – النهار أونلاين|date=January 29, 2010|work=النهار أونلاين|access-date=2018-06-04|language=ar-AR}}</ref>

[https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A Abdul-Jabbar Al-Duraji] (عبد الجبار الدراجي) – an [[Iraqis|Iraqi]] [[musician]] who is nicknamed the creator of modern Iraqi music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alarab.co.uk/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%BA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%85-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%87|title=عبدالجبار الدراجي علمته بغداد الحب الذي حلم بنسيانه &#124; فاروق يوسف|first=Al Arab|last=العرب|website=صحيفة العرب}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://api.discogs.com/artists/4160427|title=عبد الجبار الدراجي|publisher=Discogs}}</ref>


[[Mohamed Al-Daradji]] – an Iraqi-Dutch film director, born 6 August 1978, in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied theatre in Iraq, and cinematography – gaining and [[Master's Degree]] and directing in England. He is known for his drama films, which focus on political affairs in the Middle East and their effects on interpersonal relationships. He has won awards such as the ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'s Middle Eastern Filmmaker of the Year 2010'' and the ''2006 [[Brooklyn International Film Festival]] Spirit Award for the film "Ahlaam"''
[[Mohamed Al-Daradji]] – an Iraqi-Dutch film director, born 6 August 1978, in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied theatre in Iraq, and cinematography – gaining and [[Master's Degree]] and directing in England. He is known for his drama films, which focus on political affairs in the Middle East and their effects on interpersonal relationships. He has won awards such as the ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'s Middle Eastern Filmmaker of the Year 2010'' and the ''2006 [[Brooklyn International Film Festival]] Spirit Award for the film "Ahlaam"''

== Victims of War ==
The [[Al-Duraji|Al-Daraji]] people, being a relatively small tribe, has had a disproportional amount of casaulities due to various conflicts around the Middle East. Some have been more prominent, such as martydom of Abu Bakr Al-Duraji<sup>شهيد</sup>.<ref>{{Cite web |title=والد الملازم أبوبكر السامرائي: طلبنا سماع صوته قبل الفدية {{!}} الحرة |url=https://www.alhurra.com/choice-alhurra/2017/03/03/%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9 |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=www.alhurra.com |language=ar}}</ref> Lieutenant Abu Bakr Al-Daraji'''<sup>ڪ</sup>''' (Al-Samara'e) was a prized [[Lieutenant]] of the [[Iraqi Armed Forces]], who was kidnapped and [[martyred]] by the [[Islamic State]] whilst protecting [[Iraq|Iraqi]] borders against [[ISIS]]. Other's include Najah Mahmoud Al-Daraji'''<sup>ڪ</sup>''', and her grandonson Abdullah Al-Daraji'''<sup>ڪ</sup>'''. During an [[Israel Defense Forces]] 2014 bombing in [[Gaza Strip|Gaza]], [[2014 Gaza War|Operation Protective Edge]]: the late Najah Mahmoud Al-Daraji, 49-65, and her grandson Abdullah Al-Daraji, 2-3, were killed in an intentionally [[Targeted killing|targeted attack]] on ''Abdel Jabbar Daraji's'' house in [[Rafah]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]. 11 other family members survived the attack, but the Abdel Jabbar Daraji home was reported to be destroyed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-07-21 |title=IOF Commit More Massacres in the Gaza Strip - 506 Killed including 131 Children and 64 Women as the Civilian Casualties Continue to Rise - Al Mezan Deplores the Failure of International Community to Protect Civilians - occupied Palestinian territory {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/iof-commit-more-massacres-gaza-strip-506-killed-including-131 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref> [[File:Family tree lineage.jpg|alt=Al-Bu Daraj's Clan Lineage|thumb|572x572px|A Brief History of the Al-Daraji Clan's Ancestry. Lineage Documented as a Family Tree by Tribal Historian Muhammad Al-Baqir Al-Jalali, 1947. Marked authoritative by Dia Al-Duraji.<ref>{{Cite book |last=الجلالي |first=محمد باقر |title=موجز تاريخ عشائر العمارة |date=2 November 2020 |edition=1st |location=Baghdad |publication-date=1977 |pages=176 |language= |trans-title=Brief history of the Amarah clans}}</ref>|right]]Initially accused of harbouring terrorists in their home<ref>https://imemc.org/article/68546/</ref>, investigations later cleared the Abdullah Al-Daraji home of any involvement with such activities.<ref>https://www.terrorism-info.org.il/Data/articles/Art_20704/E_147_14_1542981406.pdf</ref> The [[State of Israel]] failed to comment on the bombing, and further refused to air the names of any Gazan child killed during the [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]] operation,<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 July 2014 |title=B'Tselem: Israel Broadcast Authority censors radio spot listing names of Gazan children killed |url=https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20140721_children_killed_in_gaza_have_names |url-status=live}}</ref> they later banned this practice, censoring all the names of Gazans killed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherwood |first=Harriet |date=2014-07-24 |title=Israel bans radio advert listing names of children killed in Gaza |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/24/israel-bans-radio-advert-listing-names-children-killed-gaza |access-date=2024-02-21 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> – The Al-Bu Daraj clan keeps a record of known deaths as a result of war.

As a majority [[Muslim]] tribe, they hold the notion that those who die in war, even as a civilian is caught in the crossfire, are considered ''[[Martyr|martyrs]]'' in the [[Islam|Islamic faith]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Sibai |first=Amal |date=2018-03-02 |title=To die a Martyr |url=http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/529534 |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Saudigazette |language=English}}</ref>. The recorded deaths of those affiliated with the [[Al-Daraji]] tribe are listed below:<ref>{{Cite book |last=Shah |first=Shobhan |url=https://setwrite.in/assets/media/projects/201606%20rca%20thecostofwar/201606-setwrite.in-thecostofwar_book.pdf |title=The Cost of War |year=2016 |location=Royal College of Art, London |pages=72 |language=en}}</ref>{{Collapsible list
| title = {{big|{{nobold|{{Darkred|Palestinian Casualties ⟩⟩}}}}}}
| expand = on|'''۰ Najah Sa'ad Aldin Mahmoud Al-Daraji<sup>[[Civilian_casualty|ڪ]]</sup>''' : As mentioned in the above section Najah, 49-65, was targetted by an [[Israeli Defense Force]] aerial offensive.<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/8/13/gaza-under-siege-naming-the-dead</ref>
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| title_style = font-variant: small-caps;font-family:'Libertinus Serif','Linux Libertine','Linux Libertine G','Georgia Pro',Georgia,Times,serif;
| list_style = text-align:left; font-family:Charter; padding-left: 2.5em; text-indent:-2em;|'''۰ Abdallah Yousef Abdeljabar Al-Daraji<sup>[[Civilian_casualty|ڪ]]</sup>''' : Son of Najah, died by the same [[Israeli Defense Force|IDF]] aerial offensive.<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/8/13/gaza-under-siege-naming-the-dead</ref>|'''۰ Mahmoud Slim Mostafa Daraji<sup>[[Civilian_casualty|ڪ]]</sup>''' : Aged 22, was killed in [[Jabalia]] by the [[Israeli Defense Force]] on July 22 2014.<ref>https://crescent.icit-digital.org/articles/names-of-those-killed-by-israel-in-gaza-from-july-8-to-23</ref>
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| title = {{big|{{nobold|{{Darkred|Iraqi Casualties ⟩⟩}}}}}}
| expand = on|'''۰ Abdelkarim Al-Daraji'''<sup>[[Killed in action|شهيد]]</sup> : Colonel Abdelkarim al-Daraji was shot dead by a targetted attack carried out by an unnamed US trooper of the [[Iraq Invasion]] of 2003.<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2005/6/10/us-troops-policemen-killed-in-iraq</ref> This death was hypothesised by the Iraqi's to be purposeful due to ''Sheik Abdul-Hadi al-Daraji's'' public disapproval and demands for the [[United States Armed Forces|American troops]] to leave Iraq, quoting them as "The occupation forces" to the public in 2005.<ref>https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2005/04/09/al-sadr-calls-for-protest-where-saddams-statue-fell/</ref>
| frame_style = border: 3px;
| title_style = font-variant: small-caps;font-family:'Libertinus Serif','Linux Libertine','Linux Libertine G','Georgia Pro',Georgia,Times,serif;
| list_style = text-align:left; font-family:Charter; padding-left: 2.5em; text-indent:-2em;|'''۰ Ali Al-Daraji'''<sup>[[Killed in action|شهيد]]</sup> : Ali Al-Daraji, one of two [[Iraqi security forces|Iraqi Border Guards]], kidnapped and executed in Al-Nukhayb, southwest of [[Ramadi]]. [[Cause of Death]] is unknown/undetermined, yet rumored by locals to be the [[US Military]] for the same reason as above.<ref>https://www.iraqbodycount.org/database/incidents/a6323</ref>|'''۰ Hussein Hamid al-Daraji<sup>[[Civilian_casualty|ڪ]]</sup>''' : Hussein Hamid al-Daraji, a deputy manager in the municipality of [[Basra]] was shot dead the morning of 20 July 2005 in his office, by a number of unknown and unidentified assailants.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Shah |first=Shobhan |url=https://setwrite.in/assets/media/projects/201606%20rca%20thecostofwar/201606-setwrite.in-thecostofwar_book.pdf |title=The Cost of War |year=2016 |location=Royal College of Art, London |pages=72 |language=en}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 01:41, 24 February 2024

Al-Daraji

ٱلْدَرّاجي

alʿdaraji

File:Banner of Al-Bu Daraj Tribe.png
The unofficial banner representing the Al-Bu Daraj.
Grand Sheikh of Al-Bu Daraj
Late Grand Sheikh of the Al-Bu Daraj tribe, Sheikh Mohamed Al-Hatab Al-Daraji, known for his role as one of the many head tribesmen leading the Iraqi Revolt of 1920 against the British Empire.[1]
Regions with significant populations

Iraq

overwhelming majority

Palestine

moderate amount

Saudi Arabia

small groups

Yemen

small groups

Northern Africa

small groups

Syria

trace

Languages
Arabic
Religion
Sunni and Shi'a Islam
Related ethnic groups
Other Muslims within the region


Al-Daraji or Al-Bu Daraj, alternatively spelled Al-Duraji or Al-Bu Duraj, (/ʌl-budˈrɑːdʒ/, /ʌldˈrɑːdʒiː/);[2][3] Arabic: ٱلْدَرّاجي ,ٱلْبو دَرّاجٚ; is a member of the Tribes of Arabia, with its tribesmen mainly situated in Iraq, but also has small groups situated in Saudi Arabia, Palestine and some parts of Northern Africa. The Al-Duraji tribe is mentioned in the book "Marsh Arabs", by Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger (1964)[4]

The main tribe of Al-Bu Daraj is based in Baghdad, but also has large groups based in Basra. Al-Bu Daraj's grand sheikh is named Sheikh Ali Alsha'lan; Arabic: (الشيخ علي الشعلان).[5] The tribe of Al-Bu Daraj remains both Shia and Sunni and recent turmoil between both sects has not affected the civil relationship within the Tribe, some even speculating the double crescent in the Bani Duraj banner/flag signifies the unification of both sects.

Al-Bu Duraj's Lineage and Origins

Descendence, Affiliation, Islamic Connections

The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is an Arab tribe that originated from the prominent lineage of Banu Rabi'ah (Rabia bin Nizar bin Maad bin Adnan). The Banu Rabi'ah is a large tribe that is descended from Adnan, a Traditional ancestor of the Adnanites Arabs. Adnan's lineage is traced back to one of Prophet Muhammad's ancestors, and Prophet Muhammad was descended from Adnan.[6] The Al-Bu Daraj tribe is believed to have originated in the region of Najd in central Arabia, present day Saudi Arabia. Further going down the lineage, there was a few houses under the Al-Bu Daraj umbrella, with the main house being Faraj bin Abdullah bin Darraj bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin Daraj, where the etymology of the tribe originated from Jaza bin Daraj's father – Daraj.[7]

Darraj, born between 1290 and 1294 AD, founded the lineage known as Al-Bu Daraj. Departing from its ancestral clan, Al-Bu Daraj joined the broader Muntafij coalition. Under the Muntafij's umbrella, the clan thrived until 1515 AD, during the reign of Sheikh Hassan bin Mani', who allocated the Kumit lands exclusively to the Budraj clan, then under Faraj bin Tufan bin Sarhid. Faraj's death in 1533 AD left behind a legacy through his sons - Jabr, Kulaib, and Kamr - who further propagated the clan's lineage and influence. Jabr bin Faraj birthed the progenitors of the Albu Khudair clans, reinforcing the tribe's stature and societal contributions. Tracing its ancestry, the Al-Bu Daraj clan boasts a lineage leading back to Farah bin Hufan bin Sarhid bin Salman bin Aadhar bin Jaza bin Darraj, connecting to the broader genealogical tree of Banu Rabia and ultimately to Adnan.

Migration and Livestock

The Al-Bu Daraj tribe migrated to Iraq in the 13th century. They settled in the southern part of the country, in the region of the Euphrates River. The tribe became known for its agricultural and livestock production.

The Al-Bu Daraj tribe played a significant role in the history of Iraq. In the 16th century, the tribe led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, although this rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful. A few years later however, the Iraqi Revolt against the British, led by the late Grand Sheikh Mohamed Al-Duraji along with many other tribesmen, culminated in a victory for the Iraqis against the British Occupation.[1]

Notable Clan Members

House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj and Al-Bu Qumar
House of Maaraj, chieftains of Al-Bu Daraj of mandated Iraq and Al-Bu Qumar of mandated Palestine[8]

Oussama Darragi – a Tunisian professional footballer, born 3 April 1987, who plays as an attacking midfielder. He plays for Club Africain and the Tunisian national football team. He has won the noble award of African-based Player of the Year: 2011[9]

Hafid Derradji – (born October 7, 1964) an Algerian sports commentator and former footballer.[10]

Abdul-Jabbar Al-Duraji (عبد الجبار الدراجي) – an Iraqi musician who is nicknamed the creator of modern Iraqi music.[11][12]

Mohamed Al-Daradji – an Iraqi-Dutch film director, born 6 August 1978, in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied theatre in Iraq, and cinematography – gaining and Master's Degree and directing in England. He is known for his drama films, which focus on political affairs in the Middle East and their effects on interpersonal relationships. He has won awards such as the Variety's Middle Eastern Filmmaker of the Year 2010 and the 2006 Brooklyn International Film Festival Spirit Award for the film "Ahlaam"

Victims of War

The Al-Daraji people, being a relatively small tribe, has had a disproportional amount of casaulities due to various conflicts around the Middle East. Some have been more prominent, such as martydom of Abu Bakr Al-Durajiشهيد.[13] Lieutenant Abu Bakr Al-Darajiڪ (Al-Samara'e) was a prized Lieutenant of the Iraqi Armed Forces, who was kidnapped and martyred by the Islamic State whilst protecting Iraqi borders against ISIS. Other's include Najah Mahmoud Al-Darajiڪ, and her grandonson Abdullah Al-Darajiڪ. During an Israel Defense Forces 2014 bombing in Gaza, Operation Protective Edge: the late Najah Mahmoud Al-Daraji, 49-65, and her grandson Abdullah Al-Daraji, 2-3, were killed in an intentionally targeted attack on Abdel Jabbar Daraji's house in Rafah, Palestine. 11 other family members survived the attack, but the Abdel Jabbar Daraji home was reported to be destroyed.[14]

Al-Bu Daraj's Clan Lineage
A Brief History of the Al-Daraji Clan's Ancestry. Lineage Documented as a Family Tree by Tribal Historian Muhammad Al-Baqir Al-Jalali, 1947. Marked authoritative by Dia Al-Duraji.[15]

Initially accused of harbouring terrorists in their home[16], investigations later cleared the Abdullah Al-Daraji home of any involvement with such activities.[17] The State of Israel failed to comment on the bombing, and further refused to air the names of any Gazan child killed during the IDF operation,[18] they later banned this practice, censoring all the names of Gazans killed.[19] – The Al-Bu Daraj clan keeps a record of known deaths as a result of war. As a majority Muslim tribe, they hold the notion that those who die in war, even as a civilian is caught in the crossfire, are considered martyrs in the Islamic faith[20]. The recorded deaths of those affiliated with the Al-Daraji tribe are listed below:[21]

Palestinian Casualties ⟩⟩
  • ۰ Najah Sa'ad Aldin Mahmoud Al-Darajiڪ : As mentioned in the above section Najah, 49-65, was targetted by an Israeli Defense Force aerial offensive.[22]
  • ۰ Abdallah Yousef Abdeljabar Al-Darajiڪ : Son of Najah, died by the same IDF aerial offensive.[23]
  • ۰ Mahmoud Slim Mostafa Darajiڪ : Aged 22, was killed in Jabalia by the Israeli Defense Force on July 22 2014.[24]
Iraqi Casualties ⟩⟩
  • ۰ Abdelkarim Al-Darajiشهيد : Colonel Abdelkarim al-Daraji was shot dead by a targetted attack carried out by an unnamed US trooper of the Iraq Invasion of 2003.[25] This death was hypothesised by the Iraqi's to be purposeful due to Sheik Abdul-Hadi al-Daraji's public disapproval and demands for the American troops to leave Iraq, quoting them as "The occupation forces" to the public in 2005.[26]
  • ۰ Ali Al-Darajiشهيد : Ali Al-Daraji, one of two Iraqi Border Guards, kidnapped and executed in Al-Nukhayb, southwest of Ramadi. Cause of Death is unknown/undetermined, yet rumored by locals to be the US Military for the same reason as above.[27]
  • ۰ Hussein Hamid al-Darajiڪ : Hussein Hamid al-Daraji, a deputy manager in the municipality of Basra was shot dead the morning of 20 July 2005 in his office, by a number of unknown and unidentified assailants.[28]

See also

References

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