Post by Hassan el Sharir on Nov 6, 2011 4:25:48 GMT -6
Hassan el Sharir was born in a nomadic setting and raised at Tidene, a small village on the coastal waters of al-Jazâ’ir (Algeria) between Oran and Mostaganem. Hassan is 6 foot 2 inches tall with dark eyes and dark hairs.
He is renowned for his guile and resourcefulness, and teasingly for his reluctance as a speaker. While the people of the desert admired his cunning and deceit, these qualities did not recommend themselves to the Carnians, who possessed a rigid sense of honor; or so it seemed. Besides being one of the most influential Tamazghan champions during the War of Independence, he along with Kamenwati and Artum, were the most trusted counselors and advisers of the Amir. Regardless of who was in power, Hassan always championed Kamawati and the Tamazghan cause.
As a young man, Hassan el Sharir traveled to Carthage, staying with some of his friends, who introduced him to a young upstart named Kamenwati. Hassan el Sharir was the central figure in the small group who discussed in detail some of the problems faced by the people and the reasons why he and his friends had decided to fight the overwhelming injustices and atrocities imposed upon the people by Abu Said Uthmann. It were the similarity of ideals discussed at that first meeting between Hassan and Kamenwati that formulated a life-long friendship that not even death could break.
Those who know Hassan el Sharir personally will remember his charismatic personality, his easy way with humor, his intelligence and wit, and his undeniable leadership skills. He was as comfortable in the most humble settings as in the most aristocratic. He could mount a camel as easily as engage in clever wordplay at a political gathering. He could maneuver a sword as well as he could his women.
Hassan el Sharir was a magnet for people, and had thousands of friends and admirers. He was helpful and generous to many. He had a strong vision of hope for the people of the Tamazgha and a brave heart to pursue his goal patiently. Not everyone agreed with his politics, but he would remain to the end of days, diverse and romantic, dead set to stand his ground and fight for what he considered the true path, for a solution that was visible and tangible, not just in writing.
Standing in the shadows of Kamenwati, Hassan could have easily given up the struggle and retired safely to the shadows, but he chose what he believed was the nobler path, the destiny of his Lord’s Protector.
