Some of more conservative Sayyid members of the Jamiat Kheir were becoming increasingly concerned about Surkati's influence on the Hadhrami community, and particular his attitudes towards the Sayyids themselves.
Beberapa anggota konservatif Jamiat Kheir dari kalangan Sayyid semakin khawatir tentang pengaruh Surkati pada komunitas Hadhrami, dan khususnya sikapnya terhadap Sayyid sendiri.