Chapter One: The Daoudi Tribes First: Awlad Alloush 1 - Historical Overview Awlad Alloush bin Daoud bin Arouq, who are unaware of the person named Alloush, the Sha'anabi, in Matlili in southern Algeria. Alloush had two sons, Al-Saghir and Bouali. From the descendants of the first and third, a number of sons emerged, some of whom became, over time, [Awlad] Alloush al-Baqar, while others merged with Ahl Borda and adopted their name. The descendants of the second, Bouali, consist of the current [Awlad] Alloush al-Ibil and Ahl Borda. As for the latter two sons of Bouali, Othman and Al-Mukhtar, from them descended Al-Halla, Al-Othmaniya, Al-Makhdara, and [Awlad] Alloush. There is another son besides Muhammad, perhaps Azzoun, who is the ancestor of Ahl Borda. Consequently, some of the leadership of Awlad Alloush is attributed to Bouali. The narrative conveys little information about Alloush, who lived in the 16th century. It is said that he came from southern Morocco, a fact that we will learn about. He reached the wilaya, where at that time there were only the Mahajib, or at least they were in control. He entered into conflict with the settled inhabitants of the wilaya and with the people of the south, and then went to Tithbat, where he died. Little is known about Bouali {2} bin Alloush {3} and his descendants in the 17th and 18th centuries, such as Othman bin Bouali {3}, Amirat bin Othman {4}, Bideh bin Amirat {5}, Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bideh {6}, and Baba Ahmed bin Muhammad Ibrahim {7}. However, starting from Bideh bin Baba Ahmed {8}, we find some information that began to emerge, including that he waged fierce wars against the people of Al-Hawd and died in Basque around 1805 [or after 1775 – 1190] and was buried there. We relied on the book "Al-Tara'if" by [Sheikh] Sidi Muhammad {6}. Two of his contemporaries were influenced by the famous Sheikh Al-Kittani, [Sheikh] Sidi Al-Mukhtar Al-Kabir. On several occasions, this Sheikh exerted his peaceful influence on these professional warriors and, in one instance, saved several tents of the Barawish, who were being pursued by Awlad Alloush after they took refuge in his camp, and obtained a general concession for them. Among his influences was his success in inciting them to fight Awlad Balla, who were raiding the coast. {5} The numbering in the book refers to the successive leaders in power. {6} This is the book "Al-Tara'if wa Al-Iltizad fi Manakib Al-Walid wa Al-Walid," by Sheikh Sidi Muhammad bin Sheikh Sidi Al-Mukhtar Al-Kittani (d. 1241 – 1826). He lived a long and distinguished life, and many scholars took from him, including Sheikh Sidia Al-Kabir. He has many works. See his biography in the book "Kenta Al-Sharqiyun," by Paul Marty, translated by Muhammad Wadi, published by Zaid bin Thabit Press, Damascus, 1985.