Basus War

It was caused by the slaughtering of a camel that was owned by a neighboring tribe, and the subsequent killing of the Taghlibi chief that came after it.

This war is also remembered as a famous aphorism warning against familial discord and other family-related issues including grudges between relatives.

An influential tribal chief and leader of the Banu Taghlib, Kulaib ibn Rabiah, had shot a prized she-camel with his arrow.

Due to the high number of losses, the decision was made for them to retreat, reproduce and then go back to war.

[7] The Basus War is referenced as an aphorism against having grudges, family feud, vendettas and violent rivalries.