Ansar

/ænˈsɑːr/ noun

In Islamic history, the citizens of Medina who helped and supported the Prophet Muhammad and his followers when they migrated from Mecca.

From Arabic 'anṣār' meaning 'helpers' or 'supporters,' derived from the root meaning 'to help' or 'to aid,' specifically referring to the Medinan community.

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