# Sherif Nasir — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide > Sherif Nasir in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Nasir, Poor Nasir, the gracious aristocratic Nasir **First appearance:** 0045-book-iv-extending-to-akaba ## Snapshot The forerunner of Feisal's movement, a Sherif of gardens turned unwilling soldier, who fired the revolt's first shot at Medina. ## Who they are Nasir is the revolt's opener of roads: a man of gardens and sensitive eyes who has been at war since boyhood and whose record from Medina to Aleppo is, in Lawrence's telling, unblemished. He supports Feisal as second in command and leads the expeditions that carry the movement north, his aristocratic ease masking the strain of endless campaigning. When Lawrence needs companions for the hardest raids, Nasir is the one whose judgment and steadiness he trusts. ## In the story ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxvi) Arrives at the camp, having been the forerunner of Feisal's movement and containing Wejh. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxi) Ordered to stay near Kalaat el Muadhdham and keep his men ready for an effort. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxviii) Resting in Wejh between expeditions; present at the meeting with Auda. ### [Book IV: Extending to Akaba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/book-iv-extending-to-akaba) Joins Lawrence and Auda on the long ride to the eastern desert. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxix) Leads the expedition; weary from months of vanguard service, yet devoted to the cause; shares memories of his lost home in Medina. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xl) Commands the group; gives Lawrence Arabic lessons; decides to halt and camp; accepts Farraj and Daud into service. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xli) Anxious about the camels' health and the forced march ahead. ### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xliii) Host and teacher, showing kindness and patience to the townsfolk. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xliv) Leader of the caravan; shocked at Nesib's ungenerous outlook on the rescue. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlv) Musters the Ageyl during the attack and participates in the council. ### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlvi) Leads the group in the feasting rituals, choosing coffee and setting the example for eating. ### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlvii) Leads the camp in feasting, shares Lawrence's burden of hospitality, and punishes Farraj and Daud. ### [Nebk: Strategy and Deception](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlviii) Nasir supports Lawrence's plan for Akaba and is delighted to receive extra funds from Nesib. ### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlix) Leads the march on his camel Ghazala; studies stars with Lawrence's glasses; shares in planning and well inspection. ### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/l) Mentioned as the leader who would not be grateful for prisoners; his strategic priorities influence Lawrence's decisions. ### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lii) Nasir had done great work, securing flour from Tafileh and letters from Howeitat clans. ### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/liii) Helps restrain the Howeitat from pursuing loot in Maan and rescues the Turkish commander. ### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/liv) Works to secure blankets for wounded prisoners, negotiates with the Turks, and restrains the Bedouin from premature attacks. ### [LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lv) Sleeps with Lawrence to escape prisoners and flies; shares in the post-victory planning. ### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lvi) Mentioned as needing gold to meet debts from notes issued at Bair, Jefer, and Guweira. ### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lvii) Lawrence meets Nasir at Akaba; Nasir sells Lawrence the camel Ghazala and is given leave to Mecca. ### [LXXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxiv) Led the attack on Jurf station and later summoned Tafileh to surrender. ### [XC](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xc) Found in bed with fever, he despondently tells Lawrence that everything is wrong due to Zeid's youth and poor counsellors. ### [XCII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcii) Accompanies Lawrence to Shobek. ### [XCV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcv) Appointed to disrupt the railway and buy time for Allenby's recovery. ### [XCVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcvi) Leads the attack on Hesa and Faraifra stations, commands six hundred men, and maintains activity against the railway. ### [CVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cvii) Travels with Lawrence and Winterton; chosen for fieldwork and honored for his past service. ### [CX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cx) Arrives with Nuri Said to consider the attack on Mezerib and the bridge. ### [The Failed Bridge at Tell el Shehab](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxi) Commands alongside Lawrence, sends orders to the Camel Corps, and shares the temptation to fire a Very light at the German bivouac. ### [CXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxiii) Deals with wavering local villagers and manages the Arab force's morale. ### [CXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxiv) Reports casualties and tribal gossip to Lawrence; Lawrence rests in his tent. ### [CXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxv) Supports the move to Sheikh Saad and is involved in the council deciding the next steps. ### [CXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxvi) Overshot the main force in the dark; later coordinates with local tribes. ### [CXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxvii) His silk pennon is saluted by Barrow; later works to keep peace in the camp after the massacre. ### [CXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxviii) Leading the Arab pursuit of the Turkish column; meets Lawrence near Kiswe. ### [CXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxix) Leads the Arab forces into Damascus and is given the honor of the first entry. ### [CXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxx) Present but overwhelmed by the political conflict between Lawrence and the Algerians. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nasir - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters