The historical presence of Arabs in the Banadir coast—most notably Mogadishu—during the medieval period has long been a subject of scholarly interest. Archaeological and epigraphic evidence suggests that this presence may date back significantly earlier than previously assumed. The continued existence of structures such as the Al-Jaama Mosque, built in 1238, and the Fakhruddin Mosque, completed in 1269, provide tangible proof of Arab architectural activity and settlement in the area during the 13th century. However,