He accused Amanullah Khan of violating the Sharia, declaring the abolition of all bourgeois reforms, promising the abolition of the land tax, conscription, and announcing the cancellation of debts, which attracted a huge crowd. Justice was to be administered by the Sharia court. Schools were closed, and education was transferred under the control of the mullahs.[6] In addition, Khabibulla established close contacts with the leader of the Basmachi movement, Ibrahim Bek, and former Emir of Bukhara, Mohammed Alim Khan.[7]