When and how did Oromos become muslim ?

[Calmone##]

Who converted them ? I heard that it was us Somalis who converted them to islam.

 

[abayoqurux]

Who converted them ? I heard that it was us Somalis who converted them to islam.

I heard something like that to, i wouldn't be suprised if it was true

 

[Hamzza]

It depends on the region. There are several regions where Oromo became Muslims. In Arsi and Bale this took place in the late 19th century. We should not forget that Arsi and the Harar Plateau had been Islamic before and pockets of Muslims had survived the Oromo migration. In the West this also happened in the second part of the 19th century, I think. In Wollo which had a stronger and older Islamic tradition this must have started in the 18th century.

Who converted them ? I heard that it was us Somalis who converted them to islam.

Somali and Arab Sheikhs from Benadir and the Ogaden converted Arsi and Bale Oromos.
As for Hararghe Oromos, the Egyptian government forcefully Islamized them during their brief occupation of Harar.

 

[xLibaxsenderx]

Theres a rich discussion behind that question actually. Islam was introduces into the horn of africa by some dozen sahabis one of which was ja'far bin abi talib cousin of the holy prophet radiallahu anh who escaped persecution by the quraysh clan of mecca.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najashi

 

[Daadhi Tarree]

It depends on the region. There are several regions where Oromo became Muslims. In Arsi and Bale this took place in the late 19th century. We should not forget that Arsi and the Harar Plateau had been Islamic before and pockets of Muslims had survived the Oromo migration. In the West this also happened in the second part of the 19th century, I think. In Wollo which had a stronger and older Islamic tradition this must have started in the 18th century.



Somali and Arab Sheikhs from Benadir and the Ogaden converted Arsi and Bale Oromos.
As for Hararghe Oromos, the Egyptian government forcefully Islamized them during their brief occupation of Harar.

Ogaden probably converted the eastern arsi

 

[Haragwafi]

Who converted them ? I heard that it was us Somalis who converted them to islam.

Somalis and Hararis

 

[Daadhi Tarree]

It depends on the region. There are several regions where Oromo became Muslims. In Arsi and Bale this took place in the late 19th century. We should not forget that Arsi and the Harar Plateau had been Islamic before and pockets of Muslims had survived the Oromo migration. In the West this also happened in the second part of the 19th century, I think. In Wollo which had a stronger and older Islamic tradition this must have started in the 18th century.



Somali and Arab Sheikhs from Benadir and the Ogaden converted Arsi and Bale Oromos.
As for Hararghe Oromos, the Egyptian government forcefully Islamized them during their brief occupation of Harar.

Do you have proof for this?

 

[SPMLegend]

Ogaden probably converted the eastern arsi

Ogadens can be found in Bale region where they have a large population

 

[Daadhi Tarree]

Ogadens can be found in Bale region where they have a large population

Where in bale I never heard of them and I’m from there

 

[SPMLegend]

Where in bale I never heard of them and I’m from there

I have distant relatives that live in Raayitu

 

[Daadhi Tarree]

I have distant relatives that live in Raayitu

I’m raayitu bro and that place only my clan lives there. Are your cousins Raayitu or Ogaden?

 

[seldiboy]

Depends on the region. Ogaden Oromos probably were converted by Somalis. Give it another decade and Oromos won’t be majority Muslim anyway

 

[Danakiil]

It depends on the region. There are several regions where Oromo became Muslims. In Arsi and Bale this took place in the late 19th century. We should not forget that Arsi and the Harar Plateau had been Islamic before and pockets of Muslims had survived the Oromo migration. In the West this also happened in the second part of the 19th century, I think. In Wollo which had a stronger and older Islamic tradition this must have started in the 18th century.



Somali and Arab Sheikhs from Benadir and the Ogaden converted Arsi and Bale Oromos.
As for Hararghe Oromos, the Egyptian government forcefully Islamized them during their brief occupation of Harar.

Bro you were spot on about Wollo. There was a Muslim Oromo dynasty called the Yejju that controlled Wollo during the 18th century

 

[Barni]

Depends on the region. Ogaden Oromos probably were converted by Somalis. Give it another decade and Oromos won’t be majority Muslim anyway

The oromos i have met were always christians genuinely was surprised to find out they were mainly muslims.

 

[Lowkey]

My theory.
thy fall in love with them tall ass geeljire and the woman’s fall in love them. Have kids with them and send the kids influence other oromos.

 

[seldiboy]

The oromos i have met were always christians genuinely was surprised to find out they were mainly muslims.

I think the last census in 2007 had them at a split of 55/45. Now it’s probably about 50/50

 

[CALMONE20###]

I think the last census in 2007 had them at a split of 55/45. Now it’s probably about 50/50

Aren't they equally muslim,Christian and pagan?

 

[seldiboy]

Aren't they equally muslim,Christian and pagan?

Barely any Oromo believe in Waaq lol. They were majority muslim but many are converting to Protestantism

 

[CALMONE20###]

Barely any Oromo believe in Waaq lol. They were majority muslim but many are converting to Protestantism

But don't they have a pagan festival. I think it's called Irrecha.

 

[Hamzza]

Do you have proof for this?

No