Ustad Abdullahi Khatib one of the heroes of the Kulub movement passed away on Friday September 22, 2006. He served his people and his nation selflessly with dedication in various capacities. May Allah shower him with his infinite mercy and grant patience to his family. My condolences to all Hararis in this great loss of yet another one of our heroes.
This is a partial interview that I did with Dr. Lapiso. Insha'Allah the full version will be released in Harar on July 2007 with subtitles and shots of different historic locations in Imam Ahmed's struggle.
By Id Afendi - The man who came from a prominent Harari family, Abdibor, has passed away untimely last Wednesday August 16, 2006 in Addis Ababa. Abdulwasi Abdulrahman (Adus) Abdibor the first son of Adus Abdibor and Zeinaba Siti has been active in Harari national arena since his adulthood. He was arrested, tortured and paid dearly for five long years during Teferi's regime. When Teferi was dethroned by the military officers, he left Ethiopia for Saudi Arabia where he lived in exile. After the demise of the military regime he came back to see the realization of his life long dream – an autonomous Harari state. He was a patriot who loved Harar and its beautiful people. His patriotism is not unique for his family. As his two uncles, Ibrahim Abdibor who fought against illiteracy and ignorance and Sheikh Idriss Abdibor a known traditional healer who fought against disease (also left school behind him that bears his name in Dire Dawa). Abdulwasi Adus fought to see his home city Harar free under the yoke of neftegna tyranny. Since his return from Arabia, his contribution to Harar is difficult to tell in detail as there are many.
He was a man of courage and determination. Abdulwasi is survived by his wife, three daughters and of course by his extended family. He will be missed by many good people of Harar.
May Allah accept all his good deeds and grant him Janatul Furdows.
Adieu Aba Abdulwasi, I mean, Kak Abdulwasi.
Masjid Um-Al-Mumineen Aisha is under construction in the holy city of Harar. Most of the Masjids in Harar are located within the Jogol. However, the Harari and that of the Muslim population in general is growing outside of the Jogol and there is a need to meet the spiritual needs of these citizens. They are appealing for assistance in completing this masjid. Read more ...
This picture is that of Lij Eyasu, Emperor of Ethiopia (seated at center) with Abdullahi Ali Sadiq and family in Harar. Abdullahi Ali Sadiq is the one standing at right. Lij Eyasu was the ruler of Ethiopia from 1913 to 1916. He was accused of being a Muslim and deposed from power.
By Hajj Haroon - At the request of my dear friend Mohammad Al-Harari, I have taken pen in hand to write a brief overview of the circumstances that brought me to Islam. In doing so it is impossible not to name several influential people who came into my life at a very young age.
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The President of the Harari Regional State exchanging a handshake with the mayor of Clarkston.
The President of the Harari Regional State completed his tour of North America and left to Ethiopia on Wed. July 26, 2006. Updates of the different meetings that took place across N. America will, insha'Allah, be posted on malasay soon.
The Shaikh Abubaker School in Harar is undertaking an aggressive plan to tackle the chronic financial problems that it faces by constructing a waqf. The Waqf is a business center located next to the Garad Business Center. Once constructed, the school will be able to support itself and dramatically improve the level of service it provides to the students in Harar.
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