«وَيَغْلِبُ حُبَّ الْبَنِينَ عَلَى الْبَنَاتِ»
He was said to have certain weaknesses and an excessive preference for boys.
Al-hanāt refers to faults or lapses. This description foreshadows the governor’s compromised judgment. Legal responsibility requires attention to evidence and rights, rather than personal attraction or preference.