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The Kuraish (Quraysh or Koreish), Mecca's chief family after the 5th century, were Mohammad's tribe. Originally Mohammad's enemies, they later became his followers.

The ansars (helpers) -- referred to later in this paragraph -- protected Mohammed's early Medina followers from the Kuraish.