He was praised by his sons, Ilabi, in place of Kaya, in the Baklin defense, and the people of the Diwan and the notables of the country rejoiced at his appointment. He was brave, courageous, wise, and possessed good judgment and excellent policy. He dealt with the people justly until a rift occurred between him and Ali Pasha.

F175 mentions the revolt of Ahmad Salbi.

The reason for this was that Ahmad Salbi, the envoy, did not receive from Ali Bey the promised payment. Despite his strong pleas, this increased his resentment. It was said that he preferred to spend on what was known from his words. Ali Bey's servants were afraid of him, so they hid their feelings and went to extremes in their injustice. The words of Mu'amali Ajrajr were not heard, nor was the plea of Ahmad Salbi. He was very displeased with injustice and oppression and did not seek justice or reclaim his rights. Because the owner of Bu Ya'sad prevented him, his intention was to... until the son of Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Warshafani told us.

And a terrible, abominable, and shameful announcement was made, like a banner raised on the mountain with two cities. He was absent, protected by God, and Ali took what he had usurped from him, and he fled from it. He issued a fatwa for its capture and sent it to... to him. Ahmad Salbi saw his banner, his brother, and the heads of the people. He came with the fatwa of his father, Khalifa bin Zayed, and his knowledge was in his possession. He said to him, "The ultimate word is to confront the owner and the enemy." When he returned to his father, he was reminded of his father's words and the fatwa of Khalifa bin Zayed. He suspected him and insulted him with words. The Bey became angry and ordered his son to... his son, if it was not in their lineage. He rode in the presence of Ali Bey's companions and was accompanied by them. He was told the news when Ahmad Salbi was very angry with them and his anger overcame him. He withdrew to Al-Munfara with twenty-five... because he sensed treachery from Ahmad Salbi. It was as it was, and the people of Al-Khara followed Ahmad Salbi and his followers. When they were followers of Ali Bey, they settled in... Bay Jinam, Al-Hurayzin, and attended Al-Khara, and fighting occurred between Al-Burayfi and Al-Mar. Ahmad Salbi, due to the large number of Ali Bey's soldiers, sent...