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The Beauty and Peace of Mosque Journeys

  In the vast tapestry of Islamic culture and heritage, mosques stand as beacons of spiritual enlightenment, community cohesion, and architectural marvels. I have embarked on a profound journey, traversing the sacred spaces of mosques, delving into their historical significance, and experiencing the tranquility they offer. The Quranic verse,  وَأَنَّ ٱلْمَسَـٰجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا۟ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ أَحَدًا “And (He revealed) that the mosques are for Allah, so do not invoke with Allah anyone.” (Surah Al-Jinn, 72:18) , encapsulates the sanctity bestowed upon mosques as dedicated places of worship and devotion. Within the bustling streets and tranquil landscapes of Somalia, mosques of diverse architecture dot the horizon, each bearing testimony to centuries of Islamic influence and craftsmanship. From the intricate carvings adorning the walls to the towering minarets piercing the sky, these mosques serve as symbols of spiritual resilience and cultural identity. Having relocated to Tur
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Afrika Boynuzu'nda Bir İslam Sultanlığı: Ajuran Sultanlığının Tarihi

  Konya  09 Mart 2024 Tarih boyunca, Somali ve Afrika Boynuzu bölgesinde çeşitli sultanlık ve krallık sistemleri egemen olmuştur. Bu yönetim yapıları genellikle Müslüman sultanlar tarafından yönetilmiştir, bu da zaman zaman Hristiyan Etiyopyalılar ve zamanında Batı'nın en güçlü devletleriyle mücadele içine girmişlerdir. Bu devletlerden bazıları Ifât Sultanlığı, Dawaro Sultanlığı, Arabini Sultanlığı, Hayda Sultanlığı, Bali Sultanlığı, Adal Sultanlığı ve burada incelenen Ajuran Sultanlığı'dır. Ajuran Krallığı, Orta Çağ'da Somali'yi yöneten bir Somali Sultanlığı olarak bilinir. Egemenlikleri Etiyopya ve Kenya bölgelerine de yayılmıştır. Tarihçiler, Ajuran Krallığı'nın Güney Afrika'da bulunan Mozambik'teki "Sofala" bölgesine kadar ulaştığını kaydetmektedirler. Ayrıca, Ajuran Krallığı'nın Maldivler'de bir monarşi kurduğu belirtilmektedir. Tarihçilerin araştırmalarına göre, Ajuran Krallığı, Afrika ile Çin arasında ilk diplomatik ilişkileri

Suufinimada iyo Feminism ka maxaa xiriir ah oo ka dhaxeyn kara?

Sanadihii ugu dambeeyay waxaa jirey doodo ku dhisan xiriirka togan ee ka dhexeeya Suufinimada iyo Femisimka, waxaa jira cilmibaarisyo dhinacyo kala duwan taabanaya kuwaas oo ka hadlaya mawduucaan. Waa macquul inaad baraha bulshada ku aragtay dumar Sufi-Feminist ah.  Waxaa jira gabdho Islamic feminist ah kuwaas oo doodoodu ku qotonto u doodidda xuquuqda dumarka si waafaqsan Diinta Islaamka. December, 2013 Maqaaal uu qorey wargeyska The Nation waxaa ciwaan looga dhigey " The Rising of the Islamic Feminist" ( Muslim womem are fighting for their rights from Within Islamic Tradition, rather than against it). Mudo farabadan waxaa jirey dumar badan oo ku wareeray iney kala doortaan u hogaansamidda diintooda suuban iyo ka tanaasulka fikradooda ah sinaanta ( Gender equality), waxey ahayd dookh aad u adag marka la fiiriyo ka tanaasulka midkood  waxa ay aaminsanyihiin oo ah diinta iyo fikradooda ah in loo baahanyahey Sinnaanta raga iyo dumarka meelaha qaar ilaa uu sanadkii 2009 soo baxe

Geopolitical Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Examining the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum and Risks of Escalating Strife

      Kampala  Sunday  14th January 2024     Somaliland is an acknowledged region within the Somali Federal Republic Government. Situated along the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, it shares borders with Djibouti to the northwest and Ethiopia to the south and west. Hargeisa serves as both the capital and the largest city. Since 1991, democratically elected administrations have governed the territory, aiming for global recognition as the government representing the Republic of Somaliland. The central government maintains informal connections with certain foreign governments, as evidenced by official delegations visiting Hargeisa. The Horn of Africa commenced the new year with reports of an agreement that marked a turbulent beginning for diplomatic ties in the region in 2024. On January 1, it was revealed that Ethiopia had entered into a memorandum of understanding with the autonomous Somaliland region, initiating discussions on a potential arrangement involving the exchange of