The Asharaf or Ashraf or Asheraf is a Somali clan of Arab origin. The Asharaf who are a religious minority in Somalia are believed to be descendants of the daughter of the prophet Muhammed. The Asharaf just like the Sheekhaal (another religious minority clan) tend to identify with the dominant clan in the area in which they settle, for example: the Rahanweyn , Reer Hamar (Banaadiri), and Ogaden clan.
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Clan Tree
The Asharaf clan tree according to Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
The Asharaf clan structure is based on Fatima's 2 sons:
Notable figures
References
Asharaf Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA