It’s probably tied into the fact that traditionally, most Madhabs especially Shafis believed in Arab superiority. They believe that the Arab populations are superior to non Arabic speakers. Thats probably why sentiments like that existed amongst earlier non Arab Muslims. Much easier to claim Arab origins tbh. As modern Muslims, that’s not a view point we’re exposed to or care to listen to anymore. Interestingly enough, before the modern period not believing in Arab superiority was seen as deviant behavior amongst the many Scholars of the Ahlu Sunnah. I think this might be an explanation as to why people will create imaginary associations with not only Arabs but Quraish itself, the most superior tribe amongst the Arabs.I have a fear, that all Muslim ethnic groups, sadly, have this weird 'quraysh' mythology.
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