BY: MANSOOR ALAM Prophet Ismail (PBUH) had 12 sons. His second son Qaydaar (قیدار) settled in Hijaz and became the custodian of Kaaba built by Ibrahim (PBUH) and Ismail (PBUH). Prophet Ismail’s descendants, over time, became a large community. They expanded … Continued
By Abdi Mohamed Axmed Farax Cali, also known as Idaajaa, is a household name in Somalia. Idaajaa is a literary scholar who researches, collects and broadcasts Somali poetry on radio. During his long career, he has dealt with gabay, guurow, … Continued
By Adan Makina This is an excerpt from Author Adan Makina’s upcoming book: “The Tatar Invasions of Muslim Lands: from Islamic and secular perspectives.” With the history of the Mongols or Tatars lopsided, twisted and written according to every historian’s … Continued
JASMINE BAGER JEDDAH: The darkened hall at gallery 5 at the Islamic Arts Biennale at the Hajj terminal in Jeddah offers visitors plenty of ambiance to see the artifacts from a dozen respected institutions. One highlight is by the Republic … Continued
Prof. Abdurahman Abdullahi (Baadiyow) Forty-eight years ago, on January 23, 1975, the Somali people were shocked after the military regime executed 10 eminent scholars of Islam. These scholars peacefully protested the violation of Islamic law in the promulgated secular family … Continued
W/Q: Xil. Maxamed Ibraahim Hordhac MARAR waa dooxo iyo degaan Alle baad iyo biyoba ku mannaystay, oo ku taal goob 25 km xagga galbeed ka xigta magaalada Jigjiga kana tirsan degmada Tulli-Guuleed. Waxa Dooxadan ka qodan 57 ceel-biyood oo shacabka … Continued
Researchers from the University of Alberta are part of a team that has discovered at least two minerals never before seen on earth. The newly named elaliite and elkinstantonite were found in a small sample of the 15-tonne El Ali … Continued
Two new minerals which have never been seen in nature have been found in a 15-tonne meteorite in Somalia – which was the ninth-largest ever found. Professor Chris Herd, curator of the University of Alberta’s Meteorite Collection, analysed a thin slice of … Continued
Kindergartners in the St. Cloud school district will soon be able to learn both English and Somali through a dual language immersion program. Students in a dual language immersion program will receive instruction half the day in Somali, and half … Continued
W/Q Mahad Siciid Maxamuud Jebiye Dulucda qoraalka (abstract) Tan iyo markii uu soo ifbaxay dhiganihii yaabka lahaa ee dalmareenkii Giriiga ee “Periplus of the Erythraean Sea” (ερίπλους τῆς Ἐρυθρᾶς Θαλάσσης) oo si weyn loogu faahfaahiyey ganacsigii xabkaha iyo Cananada udgoonka … Continued
By Pedro Alonso; Laprensa Latina Gedi, Kenya, (EFE).- Deep in the East African rainforest lies a mystery: the ruins of the Lost City of Gedi, an archaeological wonder known as the Machu Picchu of Kenya. For decades, the Swahili city … Continued
By Isma’il Kushkush Vibrant off the pitch but a low-scoring affair so far on it, this year’s Africa Cup of Nations also offers a window to the tournament’s beginnings. Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan contested the first-ever Nations Cup in 1957, … Continued
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