'Personalities. 'Iràq (Exclusive of Baghdad and Kàdhimain), 1919' [‎144v] (293/318)

YtSUF AL TOFAN, HAjI.
Shaikh of the Qata‘ subsection of the Ghananimah section of the ‘Asachrah (Muntafiq,.
Bani Malik). Like all his rascally tribe was consistently anti-British. Took part against
us in the action of September, 1916. No influence beyond his humulah.
YUSUF AL YA'QUB.
A Jew merchant and head of this persuasion in Samarra. Is typical of his race and a
sworn enemy of the Rais Baladiyah, Ahmad Beg.
YUSUF ZAWAWI, SAIYID.
Of Musqat. Well known to Sir Percy Cox who has always found him useful in political
matters. He is, however, a strong Mohammadan. His family has great influence in Musqat
and is probably largely responsible for the undercurrent of pan-Islamic feeling which exists
there. This feeling is directed against the Sharif, who is not considered to be sufficiently
powerful to organize an independent Moslem state nor to prove himself an effective guardian
of the Holy Places. A letter of pro-Turkish colour purporting to be written by one of the
Zawawi family, who was in India, to Saiyid Yusuf, was intercepted by the censor in October,
1915, but was judged to be a forgery. In January, 1917, a copy of verses written by his
son Saiyid ‘Abdul Mun'im, a boy of 16, to Saiyid Muhammad Effendi Saiyid Hariri of
Damascus was found in the possession of a suspect, Shaikh ‘Abdul ‘Aziz ibn al Hasan al
Basati of Madinah, who was arrested at Lingah. Though the ascription of authorship was
denied by the family the verses are probably genuine.
ZABtN IBN YASIR.
See Yasir, Zabun ibn.
ZAKI, SAIYID.
Of Hillah. Inspector of police, Syrian. His father was in the Law Court in Jerusalem.
He is educated, very energetic and is learning English. He was formerly inspector of
police in Najaf, and no doubt acquired a good many undesirable habits there. He came to
Hillah in a state of poverty and practised as a Wakil Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator. for a bit; went down eventually to
Diwaniyah in search of employment. He was then on his beam ends and ill. He was
brought back to the civil police at Hillah. On the whole he has done well. He is a born
detective and loves it. He has investigated robberies and crime with distinct success on
occasions.
He has handed over various bribes including one given him of £30 T. in gold. With
strict supervision he will be very useful; we cannot afford to lose people with energy and
intelligence ; but he must be looked after in case he employs his energy in undesired
directions.
zAmil al mannA*.
Nasiriyah district. Head of a family of Hijaz origin, dependent on the Sa'dun. They
were put in some 50 years ago as head men of the Ajwad division of the Muntafiq, but the
position is purely titular with no executive tribal authority. In war time one of the Manna',
if there happened to be a capable man available, would be the natural leader of the Ajwad.
In an assembly of the Ajwad, Zamil would have the highest seat. The family have property
on the Gharraf, and at Nasiriyah. Since the occupation of Gharraf, Zamil has been very
friendly and obliging. J
zAmil ibn manshad.
Albu Muhammad. Maternal uncle of ‘Araibi, the father of Muhammad (q.v.). Aged
about 50. Held Majar al Kabir 26 years ago and was evicted for arrears of revenue.
Afterwards lived with Araibi as one of his principal sub-farmers, and has great influence
Pleasant fat old man. Appears to be particularly well disposed to us.
Candidate for a Muqata'ah whenever one is available.
ZAMZlR AL SALMAN.
Bani Rabi'ah, Maqasis.
the attempted relief of Kut
whence he escaped in 1918.
ZARINI.
^ aS ^ ad u C ! er , k . 0f t 1 he fir1 ^ of Zanfi and Co ->. lar ff e landowners at Balad Ruz. Since
the fall of Baghdad has been the only representative of the firm on the spot. Nationality
Greek. Speaks French. J
Rendered assistance to the Intelligence Department during
This resulted in his deportation by the Turks to Anatolia Peninsula that forms most of modern-day Turkey.
He is a pleasant but not very intelligent man.