Analysis: The Book Halgan iyo Hoggaan Chronicles the Life of Sheikh Mohamed Haji Yusuf
Published in July 2026, the book Halgan iyo Hoggaan spans 244 pages and features interviews with Sheikh Mohamed Haji Yusuf conducted at various times. The book was written by his son, Abdirahman Sheikh Mohamed Haji Yusuf, who stated that he did not add his own opinions but faithfully transcribed the Sheikh’s words.
The main interviews were conducted by Dr. Omar Warsame between January and June 2013, and by Sheikh Abdullahi Farah Tano in 2001. The book details the life of the Sheikh, a politician who held significant positions but was not part of the Somali religious scholars. The first part focuses on the Sheikh’s struggles and education.
It also covers political events and conditions in the country, including unemployment and the culture of migration. The book discusses the politics of the Luuq district and the Itihaad religious group, highlighting the role of clan dynamics in the country’s conflicts. The latter part focuses on the Sheikh’s leadership in the Gedo region from 1992 to 1997.
