Al-Khasawneh or Khasawneh (Arabic: الخصاونه) (other transliterations include Khassawneh, Khasoneh, Khassaweneh, Khasawinah, Khassawnih, Khasawnih, Khasawineh, Khassawineh, Khassawneh, Khasawne, Khasawna, and Khasawnah all of which may also be preceded by 'Al' or 'El'), is a prominent Arab clan descending from the noble family of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq and Imam Husayn ibn Ali.
The Al-Khasawneh tribe is prominent in the Bani Obeid District (بني عبيد) in the Irbid governorate in Jordan specially An Nuaiyymah, Aydoun, and Al Husn.
In the second part of the 18th century, well-known rebel Zahir al-Umar, of Galilee and later Acre extended his rule to the Ajloun area through his son Ahmad al-Zahir.
Records from 1757 document the leadership of Sheikh Musa Al-Khasawneh as they navigated the intricate political landscape, forging alliances, showcasing military acumen, and skillfully engaging in diplomacy with the Ottoman authorities.
Through a narrative woven with strategic maneuvers and daring feats, Fayuiz Khasawneh's rise to kingship could be envisioned, embodying themes of power, ambition, and the complexities inherent in leadership amidst a backdrop of historical intrigue.