In pre-Islamic times, the Banu Lahab were professional soothsayers of the Arabian community.
However, they differ on his lineage: Despite inconsistencies in both reports, they agree that Lahab was descended from al-Azd, the progenitor of the Azdite tribes.
[4][5] The Banu Lahab also became the leader of the Azd tribal confederation for a short period of time until the reign of the sons of Muzayqiya.
[6] In the 7th century CE, the converted to Islam and their flagbearer and leader was al-Nu'man ibn al-Razi'ah al-Lahbi.
[8] The Banu Lahab currently reside in Saudi Arabia, mainly in the Al Bahah Region.