Omar Muhammad Farah
Omar Sheikh Muhammad Farah | |
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| Born | 1975 |
| Died | 16 May 2012 |
| Resting place | Salgadud, Galkayo, Somalia |
| Nationality | Somali |
Sheikh Omar Sheikh Muhammad Farah (Somali: Cumar Sheekh Maxamed Faarax) (1975 – 26 May 2012) was the chairman of Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a from 22 February 2009 to 18 April 2010.
Sheikh Omar, from the Murusade Hilibi subclan, was the son of Sheikh Muhammad Farah Ulusow (1895-1992) who was a 20th century scholarly figure in Central Somalia. He had taught Fiqh alongside household names like Sheikh Aden Dheere and Sheikh Yusuf Direed.
From 18 April 2010, Sheikh Omar has been defense secretary as well as the operation commander in Benadir region for Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a.
Later (since October 2010) he has been lobbying for Somali youth not to join any militias and not to be misguided.