Biography:Mustafa Haji Ismail Harun
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Dr. Mustafe Haji Ismail | |
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Shiikh Mustafe Xaaji Ismaaciil Xaaji Haaruun شيخ مصطفى حاج إسماعيل حاج هارون | |
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| Born | Burao, Togdheer, Somali British |
| Nationality | Somali |
| Citizenship | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | Somali National University |
Sheikh Mustafe Haji Ismail Haji Harun, (Somali: Shiikh Mustafe Xaaji Ismaaciil Xaaji Haaruun), (Arabic: شيخ مصطفى حاجى إسماعيل حاجي هارون); is a Somali-Norwegian Muslim cleric and scholar, widely recognized for his contributions in various fields, including Islamic theology and jurisprudence. Serving in a leadership capacity in the Muslims in Norway.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life
Sheikh Mustafe was born in the rural outskirts of Burao, Togdheer, prior to Somali Republic independence in the 1960s. His family were Dawah preachers, and his father, Haji Ismail, was a distinguished scholar. His lineage includes a legacy of clergymen.[3]
Education and career
Sheikh Mustafe pursued his early education in the Togdheer region, completing primary school before graduating from the German Institute in Burao. Specializing in electrical engineering, he furthered his academic journey at the Somali University, obtaining his degree in 1980.
In late 1974, Sheikh Mustafa encountered the renowned preacher Sheikh Abdulkadir Nur Farah during a Hajj season. Sheikh Mustafa mentioned that he was part of the group to whom the books on Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) and Mustalah al-Hadith (Hadith Terminology) were taught by Sheikh Abdulkadir. After relocating to Burao in northern Somalia, Sheikh Mustafa memorized these books 13 times. He also asserted that the knowledge of Usul, for which Sheikh Abdul Karim Hasan Hosh gained renown as a prominent Usuli scholar in Burao, originated from the treatise on Usul that was taught to their group. His religious education was under the guidance of esteemed scholars in Somalia, with Sheikh Abdulkadir Nur Farah serving as his mentor.[7]
Sheikh Mustafe has Norwegian passport, and he is a cleric and scholar known for his diverse knowledge and sagacity.[8]
He is recognized for his contributions in various fields, including Islamic theology and jurisprudence. As a cleric, he holds a leadership role within the Muslim community. His educational background spans multiple disciplines, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of religious studies and potentially other academic areas. Sheikh Mustafe is acknowledged for his wisdom and discernment, contributing to his respected position in both the Somali and Norwegian Muslim communities.[8]
Sheikh Mustafe Hajji Ismail Haruun is often regarded as a paragon of knowledge and an epitome of wisdom, embodying profound understanding and discernment within his role as a Muslim cleric and scholar.[8]
External links
- Who is Sheikh Mustafe - BBC Somali Profile
- Sheikh Mustafa spoke for the first time about his biography, career and where he studied — Sheikh Shibli YT Channel
References
- ↑ "WAA KUMA AQOONYAHAN ? SH MUSTAFE XAAJI ISMAACIIL HAARUUN SEP 2015" (in en-US). 2015-10-10. https://albayaan.co.za/?p=1501.
- ↑ Pardi Suratno (2021-11-09). "Sheikh Amongraga's Demands Regarding Islamic Values in His Marriage with Tambangraras in Serat Centhini". Proceeding of Saizu International Conference on Transdisciplinary Religious Studies: 64–70. doi:10.24090/icontrees.2021.11. ISSN 2964-5859. http://dx.doi.org/10.24090/icontrees.2021.11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Waa kuma Sheekh Mustafa Xaaji Ismaaciil Haruun?" (in so). 2019-12-17. https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-50824562.
- ↑ Staff, Horseed (2021-01-27). "Sheekh Mustafe oo si diiran loogu soo dhaweeyay Garoowe" (in en). https://horseedmedia.net/sheekh-mustafe-oo-si-diiran-loogu-soo-dhaweeyay-garoowe-348670.
- ↑ Saxafi, Wargeyska (2018-05-06). "12 Lessons I Learned From Sheikh Mustafe Ismail Harun" (in en). https://wargeyskasaxafi.wordpress.com/2018/05/07/12-lessons-i-learned-from-sheikh-mustafe-ismail-harun/.
- ↑ "LETTER TO: Sheikh Mustafa HAJI ISMAIL HARUN" (in en-US). http://www.hiiraan.com/op4/2023/apr/190974/letter_to_sheikh_mustafa_haji_ismail_harun.aspx.
- ↑ "مذكرات الشيخ عبد القادر نور فارح". 11 April 2013. http://arabic.alshahid.net/columnists/90123.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Online, Frontier (2021-12-30). "Sheikh Mustafe Hajji Ismail Haruun; A paragon of Knowledge or an epitome of Wisdom." (in en-US). https://frontieronline.co.ke/3095-2/.
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