Which tribes apostatized from Islam during the time of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
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Al-Bayhaqi mentioned that the first apostasy during the Prophet's lifetime, peace and blessings be upon him, was by Musaylimah the Liar among Banu Hanifa in Yamamah, Al-Aswad al-Ansi in Yemen, and Tulayhah ibn Khuwaylid al-Asadi among Banu Asad.
After the Prophet's death, peace and blessings be upon him, the Arabs apostatized either generally or specifically from each tribe, except for Quraysh and Thaqif. Musaylimah's affair became grave, and Tayy and Asad gathered around Tulayhah. Ghatafan apostatized, Hawazin withheld the , and some individuals from Banu Sulaym and other people apostatized.
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