Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

1856 - 1920

Nugaal / Haud

Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan was a Somali religious and nationalist leader. He established the Dervish state that fought a 20-year war against British, Italian, and Ethiopian empires. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Somali poets of all time.

Works by Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

Sun Feb 15 2026 Gabay

Dardaaran

By Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

Gabaygan caanka ah wuxuu Sayidku tiriyey 1920-kii, isagoo kaga tegay dardaaran dhaxalgala oo ku saabsan khatarta gumeysiga iyo mustaqbalka dalka.

Level: Advanced Read Poem

Wed Feb 11 2026 Gabay

Ma Duqaynay Reer Bari

By Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

Gabaygan wuxuu Sayidku tiriyey ka dib dagaalkii Habarhumbulle ee dhexmaray Daraawiishta iyo isbahaysigii Boqor Cismaan iyo Garaad Maxamuud Cali Shire.

Level: Advanced Read Poem