The Habar Makador subclan of the Gadabursi Somali People
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The Habar Makador, also known as Habar Makdoor, Habar Makadour, or Habar Maqdi,[1][2] are a subsection of the
Gadabursi clan family.[3] They reside primarily in three countries:
Djibouti,
Somalia, and
Ethiopia.[4][5]
Distribution
The Habar Makador peoples have historically lived in and around
Zeila, the
Red Sea, and the
Gulf of Aden. The Habar Makador subclan is primarily found in:
Djibouti: They form a significant portion of the Somali population in Djibouti.[6]
Somalia: They inhabit the northwestern region, particularly in the Awdal region, and in the Gabiley District within Waqooyi Galbeed.[7][8]
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, they are predominantly found in the
Somali region,
Harar, and
Dire Dawa.[9] The Habar Makador clan historically lived in Harar and its surrounding areas. The Gadabursi controlled trade routes up to Zeila and had connections with the emirs of Harar.[10]
History
The Habar Makador have a rich history, they have been significant players in regional politics and conflicts in the Horn of Africa.
Role in the Adal Sultanate:
Territory of the Habar Makador peoples, within the Adal sultanate.
The Habar Makador have played a crucial role in the
Adal Sultanate, a medieval Muslim state in the Horn of Africa. The Gadabursi, including the Habar Makador, were integral to the confederation that fought against the Ethiopian Empire, particularly during the Conquest of Abyssinia. This campaign was led by Imam Ahmed Gurey also known as Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi.[11]
The Futuh Al-Habasha describes their participation in several battles and their significant contributions to the military campaigns of Ahmed Gurey. They were among the first clans to join the battle and were known for their large armies and loyalty to Imam Ahmed Gurey.[12]
The Conquest of Abyssinia
The Habar Makador clan played a prominent role in the Adal-Abyssinian War. They were known for their large and well-equipped armies. Their strategic location and involvement in various battles have been noted as a crucial part of the campaign, especially their interactions with Imam Ahmed Gurey.[13]
The Habar Makador were known as skilled patrolmen who controlled the route to Berbera, during the Conquest of Abyssinia.[14]
Ahmed Gurey
The Habar Makador of the Gadabursi, consider the Imam Ahmed Gurey of the Adal Sultanate, as their kinsman from the
Awdal region.[15][16] Born in
Zeila, the Habar Makador claim Imam Ahmed Gurey as from Abrayn, Mahad Case, Makador.[17][18][19]
Genealogy
The genealogy of the Habar Makador traces back to Sheikh Samaroon.[20][21]
Prominent figures from the Habar Makador, including Husain Musa Bin 'Abd Allah Makida/Makador. This lineage highlights the historical significance and continuity of the subclan within the Gadabursi family in the Adal sultanate.[22][23]
Sub Clans
The Habar Makador are divided into two sub clans Makahiil and Mahad 'Ase, shown below:
MakahiI
'Eli
'Iye
'Abdalle (Bahabar 'Abdalle)
Hassan (Bahabar Hassan)
Muse
Younis
Further divisions of the Makahiil are shown within the Muse and Younis subclans.
^ألغخاني, حجي الدبير، عبد الله المكي الآصفي (1997).
ظفر الواله بمظفر وآله في تاريخ كجرات. المجلد 3 (in Arabic). Institute for the History of Arabic-Islamic Science at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University.