"ملف ‏19/109 II (C 17)‎ البحرين: علاقات الحاكم مع القوى الخارجية الأخرى" [و‎‎١‎٧] (٥٣٤/٣٩)

Translation of a letter dated the 9th Shaban 1331 (= 14th
July 1913) from Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdur Rahman A1 Paiaal
to Sheikh laa bin Ali A1 Khalifah, Ruler of Bahrein.
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I have the honour to Inform you that I reached Hasa
aafely and here newa and oonditiona are good from all aides.
In these days on reaching Haaa I obaerved difference between
the merchants ans traders about their business matters,and
may you be preserved,you know that the Arabs have no laws
except Shara* Mohammadi which decides between them# Next to
it is Urf to effect compromise in some circumstances till
Shara* settles it. This is what is put to effect by the
Arabs in the matters of Arabs.
In accordance with my belief in God and in you, and
trust on your honour,! have informed all my subjects residing
in Bahrein and merchants of Nejd, Hasa and Katif that in all
disputes between them they must make a reference to your ho-
son
nour;and your/hopes from you that you will keep an eye upon
them and tnat their cases be settled at your hands according
to the orders of God and His prophet. You know that the
orders of God and His prophet can^^not be carried out without
the orders of Ruler.
You may trust upon me and them in all circumstances
and I hope you will include all in your justice. This is
expected from you. May you be preserved. This only was to be
mentioned . Best salams to your sons and from here brothers
and A1 Saud send you compliments.
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