He is the grandson of Sheekh Ismail Jama Egal (nicknamed Fadal), an Islamic scholar and religious leader who lived in the Guban region, particularly Hagal and the eastern coastal areas of Berbera.
During their journey, they composed poetry reflecting their hopes and fears, some of which remain part of collective Somali oral history.
[2][3] A skilled poet, he was a notable figure and participant in the most famous chain of Somali poetry known as the Guba series in which legendary Isaaq and Darood poets traded boastful and sharp verses.
[4] Following World War I, Mohamed settled in the town of Thika, approximately 40 kilometers north of Nairobi, Kenya, and transitioned into trade.
His wealth is attributed to his discovery of diamonds near Thika, which he sold to a prominent Indian merchant.