SoH: Establishment of Law

[Sujamma Addict 514]

 

The Establishment of Law

 

 

 

Throughout time have the Qalasheen and their kin learned to live civil and respectful even during their darkest hours. In order to preserve the mutual understanding that only through law and order harmony can truly be achieved, the Sultan and his respective subordinates have established the boundaries between civil and savage, good and criminal, divine and dark with spiritual guidance and wisdom.

 

The Yalasar Laws

 

It is not fitting for an individual, man or woman, believer or non believer, to undermine or disobey the laws set by Allah and his respective servants. For one who does, is indeed on a clearly wrong path.

 

• The blessing of life received by the righteous Allah may not be taken from anyone, no matter the kin, belief or gender.

 

• The many riches of this world belong to those that earned them. The ones that walk a path of thievery will walk a path towards exile.

 

• Those that not share the mutual enlightenment of Allah’s followers should be tolerated and treated as an equal, for they cannot help being born outside our sacred lands.

 

These three laws will be the bulwark of the civility within the Sultanate, for they are set in stone by the only supreme authority that reigns above all, Allah.

 

The Bayezid Laws

 

In a world full of temptations and delusions, the individual must remain on the divine path set before him. In order for that to be possible, a strong understanding of the true meaning of sacrifice and necessity must be present.

 

• The enlightened individual of the Sultanate shall not lie, unless the truth would harm the innocent or empower the corrupt.

 

• The Sultan is the true messenger of Allah and shall not be undermined as the Sultanate’s leader as long as he remains on the path of Allah.

 

• Malicious planning, execution or intent are to be blocked out of the minds of those that enter the Sultanate, for those undermine the individual’s divine bond with Allah.

 

• Power shall have no worth in the eyes of Allah, only through merit and good intent may one truly be elevated or pardoned.

 

• Corrupting the name of Allah and his legitimacy will be strictly forbidden within the Sultanate. As we respect you, we demand respect in return.

 

• Any individual breaking these laws in the eyes of other kin or relatives shall lose its representation by the Sultanate, for it does not follow the true path it is required to.

 

The Mercan Laws

 

For there are many corrupted in these lands that would lurk upon the riches and people of the Sultanate out of jealousy or envy, it is essential that those that follow Allah and seek shelter in our sacred land must be protected and prepared for all that evil can bring.

 

• When an individual or a collective clearly seeks to undermine the first Yalasar law, Allah shall grant permission to defend and potentially harm the underminers. Only when it is a question of life and death, may the enlightened individual exceed its mortal boundary.

 

• Every being within the Sultanate, citizen or visitor, has the divine responsibility to defend the sacred land from anyone that aspires for its destruction.

 

• Only the Sultan is enlightened enough to appoint his successor, for he represents Allah’s will.

 

• Ones that carry harmful goods within the Sultanate must seal them and carry them out of sight accordingly. Only those tasked with protecting the Sultanate may publicly show their tools of killing as a sign of authority.

 

The Kismet Laws

 

In order to preserve the functionality of the social stature in the Qalasheen society, laws must be established as an act of mutual understanding of what restrictions and liberties are for the best. Only through civil interaction can those with a good heart not be swayed to corruption and dark temptations.

 

• All must be treated with equal respect and consideration within the Sultanate with the exception of increased respect given to those blessed by the Sultan’s grace.

 

• Those that have no wealth due to misfortune should be treated and aided if possible.

 

• Those of male gender shall not seek physical or unnecessary social contact with females after a marriage for adultery is forbidden. Those of female gender shall not seek physical or unnecessary social contact with males after a marriage for adultery is forbidden.

 

• Those who aim to speak their words in a public setting shall refrain from insulting or undermining the Sultan or his chosen brothers in administration in said public setting.

 

• Those who are found to commit the sin of adultery in any shape or form shall be sentenced at the discretion officer in question to the point of public humiliation and no further.

 

• Those who are found to criticise the government without express permission of said government will be given to the hands of the guards in order to execute a punishment befitting.

 

• Those who have chosen to willingly take the life of another without just cause shall have their life taken from them in a fashion befitting the crime itself.

 

• Any citizen who has for whatever reason evaded the payment of taxes due shall have their taxes doubled at the instant of sentencing. Criminals guilty of such are allowed to pay off in full at that moment. If they continue to refuse actively they shall have all of which they own reclaimed by the state and imprisoned before exile.

 

• Bribery is the most sincere form of deviation from the lawful will of the state and by extension Allah and shall be punished by being forced to pay the previously mentioned bribe twice over to the government in addition to the punishment for the crime the bribe was meant to cover.

 

• Who who helps a murderer is by extension holding the blade himself and shall be treated to the same punishment as those who are found red handed and without mercy.

 

• Assaulting another of Allah’s children, without just causes, shall be met with a punishment appropriate to the severity of the crime itself.

 

• Assaulting a citizen with obvious deadly intent or with the possession of a weapon during the assault will find themselves sentenced with capital punishment and then exile with duration set by the presiding officer at the scene. Any citizen assigned exile with duration and has the great intent of returning is still required to pay all according taxes and dues as the state mandates. This may be done by entering at the gate and requesting escort by guard for the duration of their stay, paying dues and then being escorted out.

 

 

 

Anyone that has been accused of breaking a law that has not been written nor mentioned on this official document will be forced unto trial, which the current Sultan will oversee as judge. It is the Caliph that will choose the punishment or release of the accused as he sees fit with Allah's eyes watching over them all.

 

The Bruhier Laws

Powers of the Sultan

The Sultan is the head of The Sultanate of Haria. All decisions are made final by him alone.

 

Relations with the Council

 

1. The Sultan may appoint those he sees fit to sit on the Council, at his discretion.

2. The Sultan may appoint any blood-related Qalasheen as his heir.

3. The Sultan may revoke seats on the Council, at his discretion.

4. The Sultan may create new positions on the Council, at his discretion.

5. The Sultan may abolish positions on the Council.

6. The Sultan may change the powers of each position on the Council as he sees fit.

7. The Sultan may abolish the entire Council.

8. The Sultan may not arrest any member of the Council without just cause.

9. The Sultan may not banish any member of the Council without just cause.

 

 

Relations with the Fellaheen (citizens)

 

1. The Sultan may call any citizen to court.

2. The Sultan may arrest any citizen should they have committed a crime or are a suspect in one..

3. The Sultan may banish any citizen for any reason..

4. The Sultan may give any citizen honorary titles.

 

Responsibilities and Powers of the Council

 

Ziems (Vassals)

 

1. Ziems are entitled to a district or plot of land, supervised by the Sultan

2. Ziems must remain pure of heart and rebuke any want for wealth as this leads to corruption.

3. Ziems may enact justice on citizens within their holdings to a degree. All acts of crime and falsehood must be brought up with the Sultan.

4. Ziems may hold their own trials for citizens within their holdings.

5. A Ziem may hold a trial for citizens of another Ziem’s .holdings with permission. If denied then a Mustashar or Sultan will intervene.

6. If found guilty, a Ziem may banish criminals from Harian lands, only able to be repealed by them or the Sultan.

 

Mustashar

 

1. The Mustashar is responsible for the management of the High Council.

2. The Mustashar may call any citizen to trial.

3. The Mustashar is responsible for the upkeep of Al-Khaleed and all holdings under The Sultanate of Haria.

4. The Mustashar may call any council member to trial.

5. The Mustashar is charged with relieving their position as appointed regent once an heir is of the legal age of 15.

6. The Mustashar is charged with relieving their position as appointed regent once a Sultan has returned.

 

Office of the Munavin

 

1. The Grand Steward and their subordinates are responsible for the development of urban areas within The Sultanate of Haria.

2. The Grand Steward and their subordinates are responsible for the development of rural areas within The Sultanate of Haria.

3. The Grand Steward and their subordinates are responsible for tax-collecting within the borders of The Sultanate of Haria.

4. The Grand Steward and their subordinates are responsible for administrating information to the populace of The Sultanate of Haria.

5. The Lord Steward has the power to appoint Deputy-Stewards in The Sultanate of Haria.

 

The Amir

 

1. The Amir is responsible for the management of all armed forces within The Sultanate of Haria and has absolute power over them aside from the Sultan.

2. The Amir is responsible for all armed encounters involving The Sultanate of Haria.

3. The Amir is responsible for policing the realm of The Sultanate of Haria in diplomatic or martial means.

4. The Amir has the power to create Deputy Amirs within the Sultanate of Haria.

5. The Amir answers solely to the Sultan or his appointed regent.

 

Court of The Safeer (Emisarry)

 

1. The Safeer is responsible for international relations between The Sultanate of Haria and foreign nations.

2. The Safeer has the power to create embassies for The Sultanate of Haria.

3. The Safeer is responsible for pursuing the interests of the Sultan and The Sultanate of Haria.

4. The Safeer has the power to create ambassadors to represent the Sultanate of Haria.

 

Court Mesakha

 

1. The Court Mesakha is responsible for the management and upkeep of all official documents within The Sultanate of Haria.

2. The Court Mesakha is responsible for sealing all letters sent by the Sultan of The Sultanate of Haria.

3. The Court Mesakha has the power to appoint a scribes within The Sultanate of Haria.

 

Property

 

Selling and Buying of Property

 

1. All land, be it residential, agricultural, industrial, is the property of Allah under the tenancy of the Sultan of Haria. Therefore, all land that is permitted for use is at the will of the Sultan.

2. Land itself cannot be sold, only rights to the land to be used for residential, agriculture, or industry.

3. Rights to the land can only be dispensed by the Sultan himself, any member of the Council, or landed noble if the land was granted to the noble by the Sultan himself.

4. Landowners may sell their rights back to The Sultanate or to another wishful buyer.

 

Use of Land

 

1. Land can only be used for three purposes: residential, agriculture, or industry, unless granted specific permission by the Sultan or the Council.

2. Villages require a charter from the Sultan himself or the village will be considered invalid.

3. Residential must be kept to a proper condition. Abandoned homes may be requisitioned.

4. All farms and livestock pens must be orderly and kept. Farms must be harvested accordingly to prevent overgrowth. Livestock pens must be kept clean and the animals checked for any diseases.

5. Destruction of natural beauty, if not allowed by the Sultan, is illegal and will result in a fine or arrest.

6. Unfinished buildings that lay dormant for more than one annum will be requisitioned.