Fictional Arab people South Arabian deities Sharaf and ird are Bedouin honor codes.
It meant courage in battle but also called for patience and endurance in suffering and dedication to the tribe.
The accompanying vendetta (blood-feud) that was threatened by the breaking of honor codes was a way of ensuring security and order in a region without central authority.
[2] Ird (Arabic: عرض, romanized: ʿirḍ) is the Bedouin honor code for women.
Generosity is a related virtue, and in many Bedouin societies, gifts must be offered and cannot be declined.
Bravery indicates the willingness to defend one's tribe for the purpose of aṣabīya (tribal solidarity and balance).