34 council and eventually chose to remain in his own council (majlis) instead. Nevertheless, this decision did not resolve the issue. People continued to come to my father’s council seeking help, lodging complaints, or visiting as guests from outside Sharjah, choosing to approach my father’s house rather than the ruler’s. Consequently, my father decided to close his council altogether. Yet, people persisted in gathering at the council’s door, waiting for my father to come out. Our house had alternative exit that opened towards the court in front of the Fort, but he would not use that door either if he wanted to go out. Instead, he used the kitchen door for his outings whenever he
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