Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Rirash also founded the first school
Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Rirash is the author of the book كشف الستور التاريخ عن الصومال وممالك سبعة and was a distinguished interpreter and translator, specializing in interpreting Quranic verses that were broadcast on Hargeisa Radio at the time. He served as an imam and preacher at the largest mosque in Hargeisa, particularly at Al-Nour Mosque. Additionally, he was the Mufti and a revered scholar who answered numerous religious inquiries.
Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Rirash also founded the first school in the 1950s, known as Al-Fellaha School. He was a scholar of grammar and morphology.
His book is a profound work of grammatical rhetoric that explores the historical relationship between ancient Egypt and the Somali people, tracing events up to the birth of the modern Somali state. It discusses the arrival of Islam in the Horn of Africa, the origins of the city of Hargeisa, and its early development.
Furthermore, the book examines the Western colonial invasion of Somali territories, detailing how colonial forces reached the region. It highlights the revolutionary movements that resisted colonialism and recounts significant historical periods, such as the era of Ahmed Al-Ghazi (Ahmed Gurey), who led efforts to spread Islam in the Horn of Africa. The book offers a rich and detailed historical account, making it an invaluable resource for understanding Somali history.
This article was written by Hamse Riiraash
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