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Sheikh Attallah Suheimat or Attlallah Pasha Suheimat (Arabic: عطالله السحيمات) (1875 - 28 July 1965) was an important Jordanian leader and politician. He was born in the historic city of Al Karak, in southern Jordan. His father, Sheikh Sulieman Suheimat, was also a well-known leader in Karak during the 1890s.
Attallah Suheimat was the head of the Ghassanids tribes in Jordan. He was a famous leader during different periods in the region's history. This included the time of Ottoman Syria, the Emirate of Transjordan, and later the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He held many senior positions. For example, he was the President of the Al-Haqqania Court in the Ottoman Empire. He also served as President of the Court of First Instance in the "National Government of Moab."
He played a role in creating the National Charter in 1928. In 1929, he became a member of the first Legislative Council in the Emirate of Transjordan. He represented the areas of Al Karak and Ma'an. Sheikh Suheimat was also the Director of General Intelligence for the government of King Faisal I of Syria.
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Key Achievements and Roles
Attallah Suheimat held many important jobs throughout his life. He was a key figure in Jordan's early political development.
Early Judicial Roles
- He was a member of the first Court of First Instance in Karak, set up in 1910. This was like a local court.
- He became the President of the Al-Haqqania Court. This was a high judicial position.
- He also served as a member of the Court of Appeal in Karak. This was during the time King Faisal I ruled.
- He was the President of the Court of First Instance in the Al Karak Almwabiah Arab government.
Political and National Contributions
- He worked as the Director of General Intelligence for King Faisal I's government.
- In 1929, he joined the first Legislative Council in the Emirate of Transjordan. He represented Al Karak and Ma'an.
- He helped send many protest messages with other leaders from Al Karak. These messages were against the division of Greater Syria in 1917.
- He helped develop the Jordanian National Charter. This important document was issued in 1928.
Sheikh Attallah Suheimat was fluent in both Arabic and the Ottoman Turkish language.
Awards and Honors
Sheikh Attallah Suheimat received special recognition for his service. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmet V gave him a high honor called the Nishan-majidi. This was a reward for his work for the Ottoman Empire. Later, in Jordan, Sheikh Suheimat was given the Grand Cordon of the Order of Al-Nahda Al-Urduni. This is a very prestigious Jordanian award.
Family Life
Attallah Suheimat had several notable children. He was the father of MP Salah Suheimat, General Muhammad Suheimat, and Izzeddin Suheimat.
Passing Away
Sheikh Suheimat passed away on July 28, 1965. He was buried in the cemetery of the Prophet Noah in his hometown of Al Karak.
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