I know the religious motivations, but I’m presenting a case of why it imprints on all of islam as a whole.
Discussion
Yes, I agree with your opinion. The people of the Middle Eastern countries are still dependent on tribes (although not as much as in ancient times) and this is separate from the dependence on Islam.
Yes tribalism existed long before Islam. But Islam comes to reinforce a posteriori whatever tribal ties that were in place. Also the religion itself doesn’t favor individualism. It’s always the believers vs everyone else.