'14/169 Differences between Shaikh Rashid of Um ul Kowein and his brother Naser bin Ahmad, June 1912 to 22 Jany 1917' [‎71v] (151/447)

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His position in regard to his half-brother is ; that he has never given him h'
proper share of his late father's estate ; that he has expelled him fi'oiu Umin '?
Kawain on account of an unproved murder, of which his son is suspected • a e ,i
that he will neither go before any Shara Court for the settlement of either of'th
matters according to Muhammadan Law nor will he make his brother and fam?
any allowance to keep them from want. ^
It would, I think, meet the case if the Government of India were to i mT)
a fine of 25,000 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. , of which such portion as they might deem fit couldf
paid to Nasir and the remainder credited to Government. If that is decided
I am of opinion that if one of His Majesty's ships called there with perempto '
orders to Shaikh Eashid to pay the amount within 48 hours, failing which, hi
fort would be demolished, he would at once pay up ; and I trust that telegraphic
orders will, if possible, be sent me to arrange accordingly with His Excellency the
Naval Commander-in-Chief who is now in the Gulf. I am forwarding him a
copy of this communication.
TTanslcttion of a letter No. 413, dated Rcios w l-Kliaininli {the 27th September 1912)
from the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent, Shargah, to th
With reference to that part of your letter No. 195, dated 14th September 1912
which related to the appreciation of His Majesty's Government of Shaikh Nasir
bin Ahmad's services and his remuneration, I beg to state that as Shaikh Rashid
banished his brother. Shaikh Nasir, from Umm-el-Kawain on an accusation, and
confiscated all his property, claims and articles in Umm-el-Kawain, as well as his
trees in Falaij in the days of his father, Shaikh Ahmad, and stopped his livelihood
since his expulsion from Umm-el-Kawain up to now, it is evident that this is an
act of oppression on the part of Shaikh Rashid towards his brother Shaikh Nasir.
The Shaikhs of the Coast do not help the oppressed: the strong ones plunder the
weak parties. My opinion is that Shaikh Nasir's remuneration is to reparate
the high-handedness of his brother and this can be done in two ways:—
(1) Shaikh Rashid should give Shaikh Nasir an allowance sufficient for the
liv ing of himself, his family and his mother, namely, Rs. 200 per
mensem and deliver to him the articles, claims, trees, etc., belonging
to him.
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(2) If Shaikh Rashid does not agree to allot him an allowance, investigation
should be made according to Shara Law into the matter of the estate
left behind by their late father Shaikh Ahmad bin Abdullah, such as
cash, furniture, etc., excepting horses, arms. Chief's house and the
town. These things are exempted from distribution because they
belong to the Chiefdom. Shaikh Nasir's share should be given him in
accordance with the Muhammadan Shara Law.
I am in correspondence with Shaikh Rashid and will report the result to you.
Translation of a letter No. 194, datedt'e Political
Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmad, Chief of Umm-el-
Kawain.
I have already written you a friendly letter regarding your father's widow
and her family. Since the receipt of it, you will have heard of the excellent service
rendered to Government by your brother Shaikh Nasir in courageously helping
Isa bin Abdul Latif to capture a large caravan of arms.
Government will be highly gratified at his conduct, and in view of his g 00 "
service to Government, it will be a graceful act on your part and a compliment to
me and to Government if you use the occasion to effect a reconciliation with your
brother through the medium of the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent, so that they can return 0
Umm-el-Kawain and live in comfort and in peace with you.
I should regard it as an act of friendliness if you do this and hope you will
not fail. May you be preserved.