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31. EAP609/5/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/5
Title:
Subhan Mauludum Afurudum
Scope & Content:
Hand written manuscript, belonged to Baba Ounus Saldin. English note on title page attributes content to Imam Ghazzali. First text is a maulud. Second text begins on page 288, in Arabu-Tamil. Some text in Gundal. Physical characteristics of original material: Binding falling apart. Pages fallin...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Malay
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
462 TIFF images

32. EAP609/5/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/6
Title:
Syair Faid al-Abad
Scope & Content:
A poem by Baba Ounus Saldin printed in Colombo in 1903. Includes sections on the military history of the Malays in Ceylon, mystical teachings, and a brief section on the prophets. Some text in Gundal. Physical characteristics of original material: Good condition. Title page printed in red. Dime...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malay
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
61 TIFF images

33. EAP609/5/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/7
Title:
Sa'ir Siti Zawiyah atau Isteri yang Setia
Scope & Content:
A poem of advice for women and men. Written by Toean Raja Moeara Siregar. Title page declared that the text may not be used for wayang without permission. Hand written note by M.M Saldin that the book was brought from Singapore in 1935. Note in Gundal script. Physical characteristics of origina...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malay
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
74 TIFF images

34. EAP609/5/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/8
Title:
Kitab Maulud
Scope & Content:
A maulud manuscript in Arabic, written in black and red ink. Notes in Malay and English. Physical characteristics of original material: Very fragile, binding falling apart. Dimensions: L 10.5 W 8.5 H 1. Extent and format of original material: manuscript, 161 folios. Custodial history: Inner f...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1865?
Extent:
168 TIFF images

35. EAP609/5/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/9
Title:
Kitab Sembahyang serta Ma'ana
Scope & Content:
Manuscript written by Baba Ounus Saldn in Kampung Pangeran, Colombo in Rabi'a al Awal 1316 (1899). Meditations on prayer and its meanings, various recitations for different occasions. Some of the pages include Arabic texts with interlinear Malay translation. Toward end notes by various hands. Co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Malay
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
204 TIFF images

36. EAP609/5/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/10
Title:
Doa 'Ashura
Scope & Content:
Handwritten note pad found inside Kitab Sembahyang serta Ma'ana. Include Doa 'Ashura and Talqin. Arabic with Malay interlinear translation. Note in English. Physical characteristics of original material: Ink running through pages. Dimensions: L 21 W 14 H 2. Extent and format of original mat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Malay
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
20 TIFF images

37. EAP609/5/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/11
Title:
Tarjamat Ratib al-Hadad
Scope & Content:
Printed book of various surahs from the Qur'an and the translation of Ratib al-Hadad into Arabu-Tamil. Note in English. Published 1913 in Colombo Physical characteristics of original material: Pages darkened. Dimensions: L 16.5 W 12 H 0.8. Extent and format of original material: book, 161 foli...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1923?
Extent:
170 TIFF images

38. EAP609/5/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/12
Title:
Qasidat al-Burdah
Scope & Content:
An anthology of Arabic poems "about the Prophet and the faith of Islam," including the famous poem by al-Busari, "well known as The Poem of the Scarf." With an English version and notes by Shaikh Faizullah-Bh'ai. Printed at the Education Society's Steam Press, Bombay. two pages of handwritten Ar...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1893
Extent:
56 TIFF images

39. EAP609/5/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/13
Title:
Notes on Typography
Scope & Content:
A bound notebook. On first page: Notes on typography," M.M Saldin's signature and date: 26.5.1914 Physical characteristics of original material: Brown cover, a bit torn. Dimensions: L 17.5 W 12 H 1. Extent and format of original material: notebook, 92 folios. Owner of original material: Jayar...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1914
Extent:
96 TIFF images

40. EAP609/5/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP609/5/14
Title:
Muhiudin Maulud
Scope & Content:
A Maulud in honor of Sheikh Muhiudin, the title commonly used in South India and elsewhere for Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jailani. Some Arabic verses with English translation handwritten after final pages of printed text. Some text in Arabu-Tamil. Physical characteristics of original material: Blue boo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
128 TIFF images

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