In 1886, he was appointed head of a commission for the selection of Sharia court judges, which was an unusual appointment due to his religious background, leading to protests by Muslims.
1886年に、彼はシャリーアの裁判官の選択のための委員会の責任者に任命されたが、彼の宗教的背景からすると異例の任命であり、イスラム教徒の抗議を招いた。