The earliest instances of literature of Somalia are Islam based. However, with the passage of time the literary scene of Somalia expanded further became more liberal. Many poetries and prose were written on Islamic traditions and cultures of Somalia in the initial years of Somali literature. With time, the literature of Somalia saw several changes. You can know more about the literature of Somalia from the following paragraphs:
The Islamic literature of this country goes back to the fast half of the fourteenth century. It is during this time that Shaykh Al-Zayla'i produced Tabayin al-Haqa’iq li Sharh Kanz al-Daqa’iq. Maja'mut al-Mubaraka is another literary piece which was composed by Shaykh Abdullah al-Qalanqooli. This piece was issued for the first time in Cairo in the year 1918. Shaykh Abd Al-Rahman bin Ahmad al-Zayla'i is another well known writer who produced Islamic literature in the nineteenth century.
Poetry is also an important part of Somali literature. It plays a major role in the country's society. It is one form of literature which has helped the people of this country in socializing as well as communicating with each other.
There is a treasure trove of oral traditions present in the people living here.There are several ancient folktales which have been passed down from generation to generation.
The Modern Somalia literature is fast developing. Many writers have moved from the traditional form of writing and have chosen contemporary subjects and forms to express themselves. Nuruddin Farah won the Neustadt International Prize for Literature for his novels like Crooked Rib as well as Links in the year 1998. These novels had modern subjects.
Some of the renowned writers of Somalia are Bashir Sheakh Omar Goth, Abdulkadir Oromo, Abdi Aziz Ahmed Gurbiye, Abdisalam Issa-Salwe, Abdirahman Mohamed Adam, Abdi Sheik Abdi, Abdi Kusow, Ahmed Farah Ali 'Idaja', Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Cabdulqaadir Xirsi 'Yamyam', Cali Xuseen Xirsi, Faarax Maxamed Jaamac 'Cawl', Jaamac Cumar Ciise and Maxamed Daahir Afrax.
You will also find many other writers of this country like Mahad Ahmed Dhoore, Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaariye', Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi, Mohamed Haji Mukhtar, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame 'Hadrawi', Said S. Samatar, Waris Dirie, Yaasiin Cismaan Keenadiid, Rage Omaar and Musa Galaal.
Abdinasir Dirie, Ahmed Ahmed and IIbrahim Ahmed are other Somalian writers.
Khalid Ali Guul is among the famous writes of this country who wrote around fifty-four books. Abdul Qader Mohammed Mursal is a popular writer. His play-wright of Olal iyo Hoyadiis is renowned all over the world.
Many important literary works of Somalia have received international acclaim.
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