Mroueh Family History

This information was gathered from an old map created by one of the Zrarieh Mrouehs for which I only have half the document :-(.

Anyway, the text it does have reads:

Historical investigation that was undertaken by Sheikh Salman Mroueh proved that the Mroueh family that are living in the following areas:

Jabal Aamel area of Lebanon, Ladi'eh in Syria, Jaleel in Palestine, Arbat in Jordan, Najf in Iraq, Qom in Iran

and with the families of: Sabbagh, Shirara, Al-Zein, Al-Faquieh, Baydoun, Zahir, Reda, Halaweh, Jaber

Are all founded by Malek Al Ashtar, who was a leader from the Arabian Tribe of Hamadan. Malek Al Ashtar was placed as a governor of Egypt by the Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (peace be with him).

The imam Ali said of the tribe: If I was the doorkeeper of heaven, I would let in the people of Hamadan enter in peace.

Origins of the Mroueh name

Ali Bin Yahya Al Baha'i was named Mroueh when he killed the Turkish Leader of Shikief fort. Al Baha'i was supporting Fakhredine in his struggle against the Ottaman empire. The name, Mroueh, was bestowed meaning 'honour' and 'Generousity'.