Sheikh Cali Sheikh Maxamuud Sheikh Cali Dheere ( so, Cali Dheere, ar, الشيخ على محمود), also known as "Sheekh Cali Dheere", was a
Somali cleric and
religious fundamentalist
Fundamentalism is a tendency among certain groups and individuals that is characterized by the application of a strict literal interpretation to scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, along with a strong belief in the importance of distinguishing ...
based in
Mogadishu. He was instrumental in the establishment of the first
Islamic courts in Mogadishu in 1996. Often called the Sheikh Ali-Dhere court, it brought together scholars, elders, business leaders and politicians as a reaction to the deteriorating security situation in North Mogadishu, and Siisii street in particular. Its success brought popular support to him, which was used in turn to challenge political leaders of the Muddolod clan, and ended in a clash with Ali Mahdi which eventually brought down the court.
Many people confuse between Sheikh Ali Mahmoud better known as Sheikh Ali Dheere ( so, Sheikh Cali Dheere) who established the first Islamic Courts in Mogadishu in 1996, and another man called
Sheikh Ali Dheere
Sheikh (pronounced or ; ar, شيخ ' , mostly pronounced , plural ' )—also transliterated sheekh, sheyikh, shaykh, shayk, shekh, shaik and Shaikh, shak—is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It commonly designates a chief of a ...
who is the spokesperson of the
Al Shabaab. The Al Shabaab Leader and speaker is from the Mursade sub-clan of Hawiye.
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Picture of Sheikh Dheere
Somalian religious leaders
Somalian politicians
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
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