Sheikh Rumani Ba 'Alawi Mosque Explained

Sheikh Rumani Ba 'Alawi Mosque
Native Name:Masaajidka Shaykh Rumani Ba 'Alawi
Native Name Lang:so
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Hamar Weyne, Mogadishu, Somalia
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Architecture Type:mosque
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Sheikh Rumani Ba 'Alawi Masjid (Somali: Masaajidka Shaykh Rumani Ba 'Alawi, also known as Masaajidka Rumaaniga or Masaajidka Aw Shukumaan) is a small mosque found in the historical Hamar Weyne district in Mogadishu. [1]

Overview

The mosque locally to as "Aw Shukuman" isn't an easy mosque to get to, it can only be reached through a series of long winding ancient alleyways. During a recent renovation of the mosque, 2 important artefacts were lost. One being the a piece of wood with 822 AH (which roughly corresponds to 1419 AD), the other being an iron ring hanging from one of the old beams that was being replaced.[2] The ring was similar to those found in the older homes in the neighbourhood, said to have been used to hang lanterns.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. 204–205.
  2. Book: Scikei, Nuredin. Exploring the old stone town of Mogadishu.