Under the leadership of the Abu Risha emirs , the Mawali drove out rival Al Fadl sheikhs and their families from northern Syria .
The Ottomans entrusted Al Abu Risha with protecting the caravan and Hajj pilgrimage routes of northern Syria in exchange for an annual salary .
Under the leadership of the Al Abu Risha   emirs , the Mawali drove out rival Al Fadl sheikhs and Ottomans ' families from northern Syria .
The Ottomans entrusted Al Abu Risha with protecting the caravan and Hajj pilgrimage routes of northern Syria in exchange for an annual salary .