What I Have Noticed About Marexaan

[Conqueror]

Everyone knows the different sub-clans within Ogaden, Dhulbahante and Majerteen. BUT, Marexaan is just Marexaan. I have NEVER seen anyone I know that identified a Marexaan person and said, "So and So is Reer Siyaad Dini or Wagardhaac". They'll usually or almost all the time say, "So and so is Marexaan". That's it, like the Isaaq. People don't usually mention a Isaaq person's sub-clan, instead they simply say, he or she is Isaaq.

Why is that?

Few weeks back, I was with my Abti. A friend of his approached him, they shook hands. He introduced me and after 10 minutes, he left. My Abti said the guy was Marexaan. I didn't bother asking what sub-clan, neither did my Abti. Earlier today, I was with my Abti (the same one), we were at a Restaurant and had company. I didn't know their clan, but after we finished and left their presence, I inquired of their clan and he said, "So and so was Biciid-yahan and the other guy was Bah-geri".

I realized, he didn't say, "Majerteen" or "Ogaden", like he said for the previous guy I mentioned. Quite interesting, isn't it. I wonder why.

[Byootuhful]

Maybe because you’re qabil worshipping dameers..

[fighter]

Are you from Europe?

[The`Republic]

I have only noticed that people don't separate Isaaq while they separate Darod and Hawiye. Within those clans I have only noticed that the Habar Gidir sub-clan is separated. I have not noticed a trend where someone says someone is so and so within Majeerteen, Ogaadeen, Mareexaan, Abgaal, etc. Typically a non-Majeerteen would not say someone is something after Majerten while Majerten would probably use lower and the same for Marehan, Ogaden, Abgaal, etc.

[metamorphosis]

Thats because marehan are tightly knit. Not only do they all identify as marehan alone but they also are one In all other aspect of tradition. For example if you went to war with reer diin or talxa or wagardhac then you better be sure that you are relying on your entire qabiil and not your subclan alone because you have gone to a war with all of marehan and not just a subclan. Besides unlike some daroods marehan shows a great sense of unity and thats a must have if one wants to achieve something.

[Conqueror]

I have only noticed that people don't separate Isaaq while they separate Darod and Hawiye. Within those clans I have only noticed that the Habar Gidir sub-clan is separated. I have not noticed a trend where someone says someone is so and so within Majeerteen, Ogaadeen, Mareexaan, Abgaal, etc. Typically a non-Majeerteen would not say someone is something after Majerten while Majerten would probably use lower and the same for Marehan, Ogaden, Abgaal, etc.

I think the only sub-clan within Hawiye that's usually gets sub-divided furthermore would be the Habar Gidir. I have never seen anyone mention the sub-clans of Abgaal. Nowadays, the name "Abgaal" has been abandoned. They now are referred to as "Mudalood" whatever that means. I have recently been told it's a confederation of different clans.

A guy once said, the Sacad of the Habar Gidir were originally Ogaaden. As for the Ceyr, most of them use to Marexaan.

Back to my original post: Majerteen aren't the only ones that identify themselves with lower lineages. It's almost everyone, regardless of tribe. Same goes for Dhulbahante and Ogaaden.

[Eaglehawk]

I have only noticed that people don't separate Isaaq while they separate Darod and Hawiye. Within those clans I have only noticed that the Habar Gidir sub-clan is separated. I have not noticed a trend where someone says someone is so and so within Majeerteen, Ogaadeen, Mareexaan, Abgaal, etc. Typically a non-Majeerteen would not say someone is something after Majerten while Majerten would probably use lower and the same for Marehan, Ogaden, Abgaal, etc.

I think the only sub-clan within Hawiye that's usually gets sub-divided furthermore would be the Habar Gidir. I have never seen anyone mention the sub-clans of Abgaal. Nowadays, the name "Abgaal" has been abandoned. They now are referred to as "Mudalood" whatever that means. I have recently been told it's a confederation of different clans.

A guy once said, the Sacad of the Habar Gidir were originally Ogaaden. As for the Ceyr, most of them use to Marexaan.

Back to my original post: Majerteen aren't the only ones that identify themselves with lower lineages. It's almost everyone, regardless of tribe. Same goes for Dhulbahante and Ogaaden.

“Habar” in the somali tribal structure entails, clans with different paternal origin but have maternal linkage

[Conqueror]

“Habar” in the somali tribal structure entails, clans with different paternal origin but have maternal linkage

Where did that came from? Way off topic.

[Eaglehawk]

“Habar” in the somali tribal structure entails, clans with different paternal origin but have maternal linkage

Where did that came from? Way off topic.

you said that some one once said

guy once said, the Sacad of the Habar Gidir were originally Ogaaden. As for the Ceyr, most of them use to Marexaan.

and I elaborated more into why what he said has tribal basis

[Conqueror]

Okay. Anyhow, I assume you're Marexaan, if so, then why do you think someone would identify you as "Marexaan" rather than your sub-clan, while the same can't be said for an OG, DH or an MJ?

I know Marexaan cover a large territory and can be considered to be a large sub-clan within the Daarod.

[Eaglehawk]

Okay. Anyhow, I assume you're Marexaan, if so, then why do you think someone would identify you as "Marexaan" rather than your sub-clan, while the same can't be said for an OG, DH or an MJ?

I know Marexaan cover a large territory and can be considered to be a large sub-clan within the Daarod.

marexaan have a common origin

[Advo]

Conquered I have noticed that too when people ask me what I am I say Mareexaan and that's pretty much where it ends, however even though some are well versed in various sub clans it's just that we are generally satisfied with just Marexaanimo.

[Conqueror]

Conquered I have noticed that too when people ask me what I am I say Mareexaan and that's pretty much where it ends, however even though some are well versed in various sub clans it's just that we are generally satisfied with just Marexaanimo.

I've yet to meet someone who is "well versed" in the various sub clans of Marexaan, regardless of whether they're Marexaan or not.

[FarhanYare]

I have only noticed that people don't separate Isaaq while they separate Darod and Hawiye. Within those clans I have only noticed that the Habar Gidir sub-clan is separated. I have not noticed a trend where someone says someone is so and so within Majeerteen, Ogaadeen, Mareexaan, Abgaal, etc. Typically a non-Majeerteen would not say someone is something after Majerten while Majerten would probably use lower and the same for Marehan, Ogaden, Abgaal, etc.

I think the only sub-clan within Hawiye that's usually gets sub-divided furthermore would be the Habar Gidir. I have never seen anyone mention the sub-clans of Abgaal. Nowadays, the name "Abgaal" has been abandoned. They now are referred to as "Mudalood" whatever that means. I have recently been told it's a confederation of different clans.

A guy once said, the Sacad of the Habar Gidir were originally Ogaaden. As for the Ceyr, most of them use to Marexaan. Back to my original post: Majerteen aren't the only ones that identify themselves with lower lineages. It's almost everyone, regardless of tribe. Same goes for Dhulbahante and Ogaaden.

hell to the f-king no we are not ilkayar of all people!

[Smile-LiKe-SuN-RiSE]

To the topic starter..I dont know where the hell u live but most of the Somalis know Marexan subclans..unless they prentend they dont know out of xaasidnimo. My rer abtiyal ogs know more about mr sub clans than I do. Even my rer xamar neighbor knows Mr sub clans from the back of her hand.



Faraxoos it is other way around who wants to be part of dadcun ..the poster is confused and cluessles..suu isugu keeni kara dad an islahayn