Abu Taghlib with his followers established himself in Jawlan .
Abu Taghlib with his followers endeavoured to gain recognition by the Fatimids as governor of Damascus , but the rebel general al - Qassam , who held the city , repulsed him .
Abu Taghlib with his followers established himself in Jawlan and endeavoured to gain recognition by the Fatimids as governor of Damascus , but the rebel general al - Qassam , who held the city , repulsed him .