(A) Banu Salim
(B) Banu Hashim
(C) Banu Makhzum
(D) Banu Asad
🧠 Explanation:
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ belonged to the Banu Hashim clan, which was a respected branch of the Quraysh tribe of Makkah. The Quraysh were custodians of the Kaaba and held a prominent position in Arabian society. The clan was named after Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, the great-grandfather of the Prophet ﷺ. In the statement, “tribe” is a noun indicating a social group, while “was” is a linking verb in the past tense. The key word “Banu” means “sons of” in Arabic, showing lineage. Alternative terms for “tribe” could be “clan” or “family line.” Hence, the correct answer is Banu Hashim.