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When their eldest, known as 'Arfat, passed away, the king ruled for seven years, then was killed in a war between him and Sultan Joda, Sultan of Dar Salh, in Darawi and Dar Rafam. After him, his brother Abu al-Qasim passed away after three years and was also killed in a war with the Sultan of Rafu. Then Sultan Muhammad Tirab took over. He ruled for thirty-three years. As for the name Tirab, it is said that the land of Sham is fertile and is a land of henna, especially in the area of Al-Mahshur, which is the sustenance of the prophets. He was given this title because of the noble deeds he performed, just as all the plants of the land of Sham are called "hamiz," and "hamiz" with a fatha means beloved, which is planted in the soil and is referred to by the people of Egypt as "al-tawi" and by the people of the Maghreb as "al-zar'a." They called him this because he was a generous, handsome man, broad-chested, skilled in management, compassionate towards the poor, and elegant. He was also fond of adornment and various forms of entertainment. His days were all prosperous, peaceful, and abundant. The prices of goods were low. He had no less than thirty sons, in addition to daughters. They spread throughout the land, and all of them heard of the praise of his brother Jil.