Is the lineage of the Darod tribe to the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, established, based on genealogists' reliance on lineage authenticators, and what was mentioned in some genealogy books regarding their lineage connecting to the Messenger of God, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, or to the family of Aqeel ibn Abi Talib?
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The Darood tribe in Somalia are descendants of Aqeel ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, as affirmed by genealogists and authors, including Sayyid Jaml al-Layl in his book "Al-Shajarah al-Zakiyyah fi Ansab Bani Hashim," and the book "Al-Aghsan li Mushajjarat Ansab Adnan wa Qahtan." And Aqeel, may Allah be pleased with him, is included among the household of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
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