It is believed that most tribes of Oman are descended from the Al-Azd, who were Nabateans and descendants of Ishmael that emigrated from Yemen in 2nd century AD after a catastrophic dam collapse. There were many other people groups living in Oman at that time, including other Arabs, Phoenicians, Chaldeans, Sabaeans, and Persians—who were the dominant force. The leader of the Al Azad tribe banded with other Arabs to rout the Persians, and later other Arab tribes (the Nizaris) also relocated to Oman.

The Tayy tribe was the first in Oman to convert to Islam, in 632 AD. They were instrumental in spreading the new religion quickly and peaceably amongst the other tribes. It is said that the Prophet Mohammed blessed the tribes of Oman, asking God to ‘not inflict over them an enemy from those not among them.’ Throughout Omani history, various tribes and factions were united to repel outside invaders, but have been plagued by intertribal feuding and warfare amongst themselves—a seeming fulfillment of these words.

In the 8th century AD the tribes of Oman polarized into two larger confederations: the Hinawis and the Ghafiris. The Hinawis are descendents of the Azd tribe, primarily in the southeast and interior of Oman, and Ibadhi.  The Ghafiris are descendents of the Nizari tribes, in the northeastern part of Oman, and Sunni (with Wahhabi influence). These rivalries surfaced at various points in history, as they gave allegiance to competing Imams or Sultans.  Eventually the British became intermediaries, helping to stabilize the country in the late 1800s. 

Declare This:

And they were all singing this new song of praise to the Lamb: “Because You were slaughtered for us, You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals. Your blood was the price paid to redeem us. You purchased us to bring us to God out of every TRIBE, language, people group, and nation. You have chosen us to serve our God and formed us into a kingdom of priest who reign on the earth.” (Revelation 5:9-10)

• We bless you, tribes of Oman, to be redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
• We bless you, tribes of Oman, to be a kingdom of priests to serve God.
• We bless you, tribes of Oman, to lay down your weapons and swear your allegiance to King Jesus.

Worship with us!: Every Tribe by Joshua Aaron. Every tribe of Oman will see their King coming! 

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Laslat, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 88

Ayn ar-Rakah, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 83

Diyaq, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 81

Al-Jadah, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 78

As-Sikayah, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 78

Al-Mudhayfirah, Saham district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 76