Technical studies on representing lineage, kinship and identity
Over 1,200 individuals across 41 generations, from Ibrahim (Abraham) to the Prophet's ﵌ descendants, built from classical sources and rendered with the Nasayeb genealogy engine. A research project that may contain errors; report any from a person's page.
Explore the treeHow we rebuilt tree rendering to represent polygyny, cousin marriage and converging lineage, how the "Āl ʿAbd Allāh" sample tree showcases it, with one engine for every tree.
Read moreThe twelve classical sources, the methodology, confidence grades and disputed lineage, "from the source" quotes anchored to volume and page, and how the women, mothers and traditions are handled.
Read moreA critical review of the standards for representing lineage, their limits when faced with complex structures, and where the Nasayeb platform contributes.
Read moreWhy the tree representation falls short, and how graph models handle marriage between relatives and multiple spouses.
Read moreHow individuals are distinguished in families with heavy name similarity, with a literature review and the Nasayeb platform's contribution.
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