 They also worshiped Khamis, the a pagan idol shared with the Banu Khazraj.The Sulaym were involved in number of faraway expeditions into Yemen and southwestern Arabia, including a raid led by the Sulaymi chief al-Abbas ibn Mirdas against the tribes of Zubayd and Quda'a, and another against the Kinda and Quda'a in Saada during which al-Abbas' brother was killed.According to historian Michael Lecker, the Sulaym's involvement in Yemeni expeditions was likely linked to their joint role with the Hawazin in escorting caravans from al-Hirah to Yemen and the Hejaz.