He attended primary and secondary schools in Dusmo reeb and Mogadishu, and later studied at the Somali National University, where he graduated with a degree in history and literature.

Some of his notable works include: - Ilmo Dahabo Toolmoon: A novel about a young girl who escapes from a forced marriage and joins a rebel movement.

It was a collection of essays and articles that he wrote for various publications, and covered topics such as clan identity, gender roles, religion, education, art, and literature.

It was a literary analysis of the poems that were composed and recited by the Somali poets during and after the civil war, and how they reflected and influenced the public opinion and the political agenda.

- Al Amru Bil Macruuf Wanahyu Canin Munkar: A book that he was working on before his death, which contained images and descriptions of various social and cultural issues in Somalia.

He was not a Nobel laureate, but he was certainly a noble Somali Cabdulqaadir Cismaan Maxamuud died on July 16, 2014 in London, UK, where he was undergoing medical treatment.

He was mourned by his family, friends, colleagues, students, and fans, who remembered him as a great writer, a brilliant scholar, a generous teacher, and a humble person.

He left behind a rich and diverse legacy of books, articles, stories, poems, and essays, that are considered as valuable sources of Somali history, politics, and culture, as well as inspiring works of fiction and poetry.