According to the Darawiish war veterans Soofe Durraan, and Cabdi-yaar Cali Guleed, the creators of the Darawiish were predominantly clergymen who were on their way to the Arale Mahad town of Dareema Caddo, whom included Aw Cabbaas Xuseen, Aadan Seed, Obsiiye Seed, Ismail Mire and Maxamuud Dheri.