somalee Posted January 19, 2012 Highest achieving Somalis, most famous Somalis. Somalis whose actions and opinions strongly influenced others as well as the course of events. Could be an athlete, politician, scholar et cetera. This is my list. 1.Seyyid Mohammed Abdulle Hassan Islamic scholar and freedom fighter. He established the Dervish state in Somalia and fought an anti-imperial war against the British, Italians and Ethiopians. Also the most prolific poet in Somali history. 2. Imam Ahmed ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi As an Imam and General of Adal he invaded Ethiopia and defeated several Ethiopian emperors, wreaking much damage on that kingdom. 3.Sheikh Uways Al Barawi Sheikh Uways' influence can be felt throughout East Africa: From the islands surrounding Zanzibar to as far west as the Eastern Congo and as far south as the Tanganyika. His influence in Zanzibar alone was attributed to his close relationship with the Sultanate, two of whom he took as his Khalifah. He is the founder of the Uwaysiyya order of Sufism. 4.Abdi Bile Abdi Bile won the 1500 m World Championship in 1987, running the final 800 m of the race in 1:46.0, the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in history. He was a two-time Olympian (1984 and 1996) and dominated the event in the late 1980s. Bile was ranked first in the world at the mile distance in 1989. He was World Cup champion in the 1500 m in 1989 and two-time world Grand Prix final champion. 5.Asli Hassan Abade Asli Hassan Abade (Somali: Asli Xasan Cabaade, Arabic: عسلي حسن آباد) was the first and so far only female pilot in the Somali Air Force and in Somali history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted January 19, 2012 Only Sayid and Mr the Imam stand out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 19, 2012 Imam Ahmed Ibrahim Al ghazi Abdulahi Ciise Prime Minister Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Cigaal Muhammad Siyad bare Muhammad farah the Athlete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somalee Posted January 19, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;776822 wrote: Imam Ahmed Ibrahim Al ghazi Abdulahi Ciise Prime Minister Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Cigaal Muhammad Siyad bare Muhammad farah the Athlete Much respect for him but nothing like Abdi Bile. Apart from the Imam, a dictator and little-known men make up your list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naxar Nugaaleed Posted January 19, 2012 The sayid Nuraddin Farah Iman abdulmajid Ayaan hirsi ali Abdi Bile Abdi *everyone in the horn claims ahmed gurey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted January 19, 2012 Sheikh Hassan Barsane AUN Aden Abdulle Osman AUN Ismael Jimale Osoble AUN Dr. Hawa Abdi Diblawe Dr. Ali Sheikh Ahmed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dervish Posted January 19, 2012 As a descendent of the Darwiish I obviously have sayid Mohamed Abdullah Hassan but I personally would put Ahmed Gurrey before him on that list. Ethiopians are still eating raw meat because of him Lool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted January 19, 2012 Somalina;776837 wrote: Sheikh Hassan Barsane AUN Aden Abdulle Osman AUN Ismael Jimale Osoble AUN Dr. Hawa Abdi Diblawe Dr. Ali Sheikh Ahmed Adan cabdulle cismaan aun halyey Somaliyeed good list awoow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted January 19, 2012 Your lists don't make sense. It says the most PROMINENT, meaning people have to recognize their name. Abdullahi Yusuf, Aideed, Ayaan Hirsi, Siad Barre and Sayiid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted January 19, 2012 If people means 'YOU' then I don't care what you recognize. Keep it moving Cusmaano. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted January 19, 2012 Somalina;776944 wrote: If people means 'YOU' then I don't care what you recognize. Keep it moving Cusmaano. You wrote 5 people no one knows abut. The list would be different if it was the 5 most 'distinguished'. Your language and intelligence seem to pertain to your side of the fence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalina Posted January 19, 2012 Xaaji Xunjuf;776841 wrote: Adan cabdulle cismaan aun halyey Somaliyeed good list awoow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 20, 2012 Naxar Nugaaleed;776830 wrote: The sayid Nuraddin Farah Iman abdulmajid Ayaan hirsi ali Abdi Bile Abdi *everyone in the horn claims ahmed gurey Why Ayaan? Explain yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naxar Nugaaleed Posted January 20, 2012 Second to Iman, she is the most well known Somali today. I thought thought was the question lol. and why do you ask, do have something against Ms Ali? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted January 20, 2012 Naxar Nugaaleed;776966 wrote: Second to Iman, she is the most well known Somali today. I thought thought was the question lol. and why do you ask, do have something against Ms Ali? Insulting the religion of more then one billion people and Profet Mohamed(SCW) and calling the prophet names that one never would even call anyone, spreading hate. Who wouldnt have anything against it, is the question. Even if you are an atheist, that doesnt give you the right to insult people and spread hate. Only a twisted, sick and hatefull person would have nothing against that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
