Garad Matan ibn Uthman متن بن عثمان بن خالد الصومالي | |
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| Native name | Matan Uthman |
| Birth name | Matan ibn Uthman Bin Khalid |
| Born | c. 1490 Zeila, Adal Sultanate |
| Died | 28 October 1531 (aged 40–41) Ambassel, Abyssinian Empire |
| Allegiance | Adal Sultanate |
| Rank | Division Commander |
| Commands | Somali Adalite Division |
| Known for | Conquest of Abyssinia |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Amba Sel Battle of Buro |
| Spouse(s) | Fardowsa Bint Ibrahim |
| Relations | Brother in-law of Imam Ahmed |
Matan ibn Uthman Bin Khalid (Somali: Mataan Ibnu Cismaan ibnu Khaalid, Arabic: متن بن عثمان بن خالد) born c. early 1490 – 28 October 1531, also known as Garad Matan, was a Somali military commander and Adalite general that served the Adal Sultanate. He led key and decisive battles, famously in charge of the Somali divisions. He was also the brother-in-law of Imam Ahmed and his right-hand man. Garad Matan played a very prominent role in the campaigns against the Abyssinians, killing the son of Lebna Dengel, Victor.[1] Garad Matan hailed from the Geri Koombe clan and was also appointed the chieftain. He was regarded as one of the most courageous military generals in East Africa, well documented in the Futuh Al Habash.[2][3]