"He is faithful to his friends and relentless toward his enemies. He never provokes enmity of his own accord, but if enmity should develop he will not rest until his enemy has been worsted. He applies the laws of Islam to himself and to those who are dearest in his sight. He visits punishment on the members of his own household the same as on anyone else if they violate the precepts of their religion. He has a great love for work, but more than any other thing he loves the worship of God. Never tiring or flagging, he works without interruption except for the times of worship and necessary rest, or when sickness overtakes him. In person he reviews all the cases brought before him by the Bedouin chiefs, and he does not leave them until the work is done and his commands has been issued. …
