Question

who were ansari in the world

Answer 1

The Ansari weaver invited the businessman into his home. When the two men sat down to tea, the weaver told him the story of his community. "We Ansaris live for generations in the same house. Most of our relatives live on this street. Allah has blessed us. All our family members work together in our carpet business, and our kids grow up together. We even have our own mosque just up the street. You said that we were the friendliest people you have met in India. Our name, 'Ansari,' means 'friend indeed' or 'one who helps.' We can trace our ancestors back to a community in Saudi Arabia called 'Ansari.' When our prophet Mohammed and his men were trying to escape from his enemies, he was welcomed into the homes of the Ansari people in Medina. Allah has taught us to do good deeds. This may allow us someday to be in Paradise." (Source: Global Prayer Digest 2008-8- here is you answer.

Answer 2

"Ansari" is a surname found mainly in Arab states of the Persian Gulf and other Arab and South Asian countries. Generally it is considered that people with surname Al-Ansari or Ansari (in some parts of South Asia) have an Arab lineage originating from modern day Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Widely used in the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent the surname Al-Ansari/Ansari originates from Ansar the Medinan people that helped Islamic prophet Muhammad when he migrated from Mecca to Medina. The literal meaning of Ansar is "supporters".