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Hiraab Imamate
The Hiraab Imamate (), also known as the Yacquubi Dynasty, was a Somali people, Somali kingdom that ruled parts of the Horn of Africa during the 16th century till the 19th century until it was incorporated into Italian Somaliland. The Imamate was governed by the Hiraab Yacquub Dynasty. It was founded by Imam Omar who successfully rebelled against and defeated the Ajuran Sultanate, later establishing an independent kingdom. History Establishment The Hiraab Imamate was the successor state of the Ajuran Sultanate. The reason for their rebellion was the Ajuran rulers, in the end, became extremely prideful, neglected the sharia and imposed a heavy taxation on their subjects which was the main reason for the rebellion. The first clan to ever challenge the Ajuuraan rulers was the Abgaal, Darandoolle clan a section of Hiraab. ''The Ajuuraan had decreed: “At the wells in our territory, the people known as Darandoolle and the other Hiraab cannot water their herds by day, but only a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Empire
The Italian colonial empire (), also known as the Italian Empire (''Impero italiano'') between 1936 and 1941, was founded in Africa in the 19th century. It comprised the colonies, protectorates, concession (territory), concessions and dependent territory, dependencies of the Kingdom of Italy. In Africa, the colonial empire included the territories of present-day Italian colonization of Libya, Libya, Italian Eritrea, Eritrea, Italian Somaliland, Somalia and Italian East Africa, Ethiopia (the last three being officially named "Italian East Africa, Africa Orientale Italiana", AOI); outside Africa, Italy possessed the Italian Aegean Islands, Dodecanese Islands (following the Italo-Turkish War), Albania (initially a Italian protectorate of Albania, protectorate, then in Kingdom of Albania in personal union with Italy (1939–1943), personal union from 1939 to 1943)Nigel Thomas. ''Armies in the Balkans 1914–18''. Osprey Publishing, 2001, p. 17. and also had some Concessions of Ital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abgaal
The Abgaal (Somali language, Somali: Abgaal; Arabic: أبگال) are a Somali clan, Somali sub-clan of the Hawiye and the even larger Samaale clan. This prominent Somali clan, despite being one of the youngest in Somalia, is one of the most significant in the nation's history and has given rise to many notable figures, including three presidents, including the current one as well as the founding father of the Somali military. Their stronghold is the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu, where they are known to be the earliest inhabitants and they currently constitute the majority of the population there. History The Abgaal are part of the Mudulood and the even larger Hiraab clan. The Hiraab consists of the Mudulood, Habar Gidir, Sheekhaal and Duduble. Besides the Abgaal, Mudulood includes Wacdaan, Moobleen, Hiilibi and Udeejeen. The Imam of both the Mudulood and Hiraab traditionally hails from the Abgaal. Currently Imam Mohamed Yusuf is the Imam of the Mudulood and also carri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppsala
Uppsala ( ; ; archaically spelled ''Upsala'') is the capital of Uppsala County and the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, fourth-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It had 177,074 inhabitants in 2019. Located north of the capital Stockholm, it is also the seat of Uppsala Municipality. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the ecclesiology, ecclesiastical centre of Sweden, being the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Uppsala is home to Scandinavia's largest cathedral – Uppsala Cathedral, which was the frequent site of the coronation of the Swedish monarch until the late 19th century. Uppsala Castle, built by King Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav Vasa, served as one of the royal residences of the Swedish monarchs, and was expanded several times over its history, making Uppsala the secondary capital of Sweden during its Swedish Empire, greatest extent. Today, it serves as the residence of the Governor of Uppsala County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppsala University
Uppsala University (UU) () is a public university, public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the List of universities in Sweden, oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries still in operation. Initially founded in the 15th century, the university rose to significance during the rise of Swedish Empire, Sweden as a great power at the end of the 16th century and was then given relative financial stability with a large donation from Monarchy of Sweden, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century. Uppsala also has an important historical place in Swedish national culture, and national identity, identity for the Swedish establishment: in historiography, religion, literature, politics, and music. Many aspects of Swedish academic culture in general, such as the white student cap, originated in Uppsala. It shares some peculiarities, such as the student nation system, with Lund University and the University of Helsink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheekhaal
The Sheekhaal (var. Sheikhaal, ), also known as Fiqi Cumar is a clan that inhabits Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and with considerable numbers also found in the Northern Frontier District (NFD) in Kenya. Overview Sheekhal traces its ancestry to Sheikh Abadir Umar Ar-Rida, also known as ''Fiqi Umar'', who in turn traced his lineage to the first caliph, Abu Bakr (Sayid Abubakar Al-Sadiq). According to the explorer Richard F. Burton, in his book ''First Footsteps in East Africa,'' the Sheekhaal are described as the only Somalis who maintain a tradition of genealogy not derived from Dir and Darood. They claim descent from "Caliph Abu Bakr" and asserted that their ancestor ''Khutab bin Fakih Umar'' crossed over from Al-Hijaz to the Horn of Africa. Fiqi Umar crossed over with his six sons: Umar the Greater, Umar the Lesser, the two Abdillahs, Ahmad and Siddik. Sheikh Ar-Rida is also regarded the patron saint of Harar.Siegbert Uhlig, ''Encyclopaedia Aethiopica: He-N'', Volume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udejeen
Udejeen (Somali: Ujeejeen, Arabic: اجيجين) is a sub-clan of the Hawiye and a larger Samaale clan. It is one of the major Somali clans and has produced many prominent historical Somali figures including the first president of Somalia and various mayors in Somalia. Distribution The Udejeen primarily live in the region of Hiraan in Somalia, where they live in the districts of Jawiil, Matabaan and Beledweyne. They also extend over the border into Mustahil and Ferfer. They also live in the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia. Clan tree *Hawiye **Hiraab ***Mudulood ****Udejeen (Ciise) *****Abokor ******Adan Yacquub ******Ali Yacquub *******Reer Raage ******Yusuf Yacquub *******Xasan Yusuf (Reer Ugaas) *******Macalin Maxamuud ********Xersi Macalin ********Kheyre Macalin ********Siyaad Macalin ********Dudub Macalin ********Faatax Macalin *****Abaadir ******Maxamed Samatar Notable people * Aden Adde, the first President of Somalia, 1960-1967. *Mohamed Nur Mohamoud Ahmed Nur (, ) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duduble
The Duduble, also known as the Maxamuud Hiraab (Arabic: محمود هراب), is a Somali sub clan of the larger Hawiye. The Duduble like most Somali clans can trace their lineage back to Samaale the oldest common father of major Somali clans. Clan Tree and Distribution Presently, the Duduble is primarily represented in the regions of Galmudug and Banadir. The clan is youngest among Hiraab family. * The Hawiye ** Hiraab **# Duduble **## mohamed amal **## Aarsade **## Iijecle **## **## ''Habar Awradeen'' **## ''Maqlisame'' **## ''Ehli (Celi)'' **## ''Bisin'' **## ''Qadhoob'' **## ''Da'ud'' **# Habr Gidir **# Mudulood **# Sheekhaal History Pre Colonial Era The Duduble are a subclan of Hiraab and born to an Ajuran mother. The Clan was historically ruled by the chief Caaqil Siyaad Qaasim known as Caaqil Dheryodhoobe under 300 years ago or 8 generations ago (late 1600s till late 1700s) in the Nugaal area before famous wars and droughts compelled some to move s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habar Gidir
The Habar Gidir (Somali: Habar Gidir, Arabic: هبر جدر) is a major subclan of the Hawiye. The clan has produced some prominent Somali figures, including the first Prime Minister of Somalia Abdullahi Issa Mohamud, and Somalia's fifth President Abdiqasim Salad Hassan. Overview The Habar Gidir are one of the largest Somali clan families and inhabit a vast portion of the Somali nation and Somali peninsula at large. The Habargidir mainly reside in the central regions of Somalia, where they predominate, and are frequently associated with the region itself. The Habargidir as a clan break into 5 clan families made up of the Cayr, Sacad, Saleebaan, sifaadle and Saruur who are all descended from Madarki’is (Madarkicis Hiraab).The Quranyo section of the Garre claim descent from Dirr, who are born of the Irrir Samal. UNDP Paper in Kenya http://www.undp.org/content/dam/kenya/docs/Amani%20Papers/AP_Volume1_n2_May2010.pdf Etymology The Habar Gidir are a Hiraab sub-clan. The fore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walls Of Mogadiscio
Walls may refer to: *The plural of wall, a structure *Walls (surname), a list of notable people with the surname Places * Walls, Louisiana, United States *Walls, Mississippi, United States *Walls, Ontario, neighborhood in Perry, Ontario, Canada *Walls, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom *South Walls, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom Music *The Walls, Irish rock band * Walls (band), British electronic indie duo Albums * ''Walls'' (EP), a 2005 EP by The Red Paintings * ''Walls'' (Apparat album), 2007 * ''Walls'' (An Horse album), 2011 * ''Walls'' (Gateway Worship album), 2015 * ''Walls'' (Kings of Leon album), 2016 * ''Walls'' (Barbra Streisand album), 2018 * ''Walls'' (Louis Tomlinson album), 2020 Songs * "Walls" (Icehouse song), 1980 * "Walls" (Kings of Leon song), 2016 * "Walls" (Louis Tomlinson song), 2020 * "Walls" (Ruben song), 2017 * "Walls" (The Rocket Summer song), 2010 * "Walls" (Yes song), 1994 *"Walls (Circus)", a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharif Aydurus
Sharif Aydarus Sharif Ali al-Nudari or short Sharif Aydarus (–1960) was a scholar of Islamic and Somali history and a pan-Islamic leader.. History He was born in the city of Mogadishu in the Hijri year 1311 AH () and belonged to the coastal Reer Hamar confederation and the Asharaf clan from the Shingani district. He studied the Qur'an in the coastal cities of Mombasa and Lamu. In 1914, he came back to Mogadishu in order to teach and to preach at the Shingani Mosque. He collected oral traditions and used them while teaching Somali history to his students. Eventually all his work and manuscripts were assembled and published in the year 1955 in Arabic by the Trusteeship Administration as ('The Attainment of Hopes regarding the History of Somalia'). Sharif Aydarus founded the pan-Islamic Somali party called ''al-Raabitah al-Islamiyyah''. He was active in the proselytization of Islam, collaborating with various leaders of ''tariqa A ''tariqa'' () is a religious order of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shangani District
Shangani District () is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia. It lies in central Mogadishu. Shingani along with Hamar Weyne are the oldest districts in Mogadishu. Shangani means ''On the sand'' in Swahili, as this district was originally a Benadir settlement. Mosques Despite being the smallest districts in Mogadishu Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and List of cities in Somalia by population, most populous city of Somalia. The city has served as an important port connecting traders across the Indian Ocean for millennia and has ..., the Shingani along with its neighbouring district Hamar Weyne are known for their many mosques and madrasahs. There are over 15 mosques in this district, which include: * Arba'a Rukun * Aw Kampay * Aw Mojow * Aw Muqfi * Aw Faraj Bin 'Ali * Awo Sharif 'Ali * Jaama' Shingani (Friday mosque) * Ma‟la * Rowda * Sheikh Ahmed Sharif * Sheikh Mohamed 'Abdisamad * Sheikh Omar & Sheikh N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
