sentences:  The Ajuran are said to be descendants of Alama who in turn is a son of Bal'ad who traces descent from Arab immigrant Harmalle Samale, who traces his descent through Aqiil bin Abu Talib.The Ajuran nobility used many of the typical Somali aristocratic and court titles, with the Garen rulers styled Imam.These leaders were the empire's highest authority, and counted multiple Sultans, Emirs, and Kings as clients or vassals.