The Bedouin would typically be paid off by the amir al - hajj through a sarr ( tribute ) payment in return for safe passage through their territory .
Major looting raids against the caravan normally occurred when the tribes were experiencing economic hardships .
The Bedouin would typically be paid off by the amir al - hajj through a sarr ( tribute ) payment in return for safe passage through tribes ' territory .
Major looting raids against the caravan normally occurred when the tribes were experiencing economic hardships .