As Somaliland prepares to mark May 18, the debate surrounding its flag—specifically, the sacred Islamic phrase written on it—has reignited deep controversy. The issue, driven to the surface by viral remarks from prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Mustafa Haji Ismail Harun, has once again exposed the tension between religious reverence and national celebration. In a widely … Continue reading The Tawheed Flag Debate – Faith, Identity, and the May 18 Celebrations in Somaliland