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032-003460246 Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Subject Mysticism

1. EAP1042/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38
Title:
Lamine Cisse (Ziguinchor) Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection contains a variety of manuscripts. Most are written in classical Arabic. Some have glosses in Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke. The manuscripts deal with both religious and non-religious subjects. Extent and format of original material: 19 files.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
1155 TIFF images

2. EAP1042/38/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/15
Title:
Khālidiyyun
Scope & Content:
The manuscript is called Khālidiyyun by its owner. It is a copy of the Arabic original written by Abū 'Abdullāh Muḥammad ibn Ibrāhīm al-Khālidī. It deals with the long and difficult quest for mystical Sufi knowledge and experience. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

3. EAP1042/38/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/3
Title:
Dureedubaa
Scope & Content:
The manuscript, called Dureedubaa by its owner, provides a local history of Sufi writings and training. It celebrates scholars who devoted their lives to the quest and expansion of mystical Sufi knowledge. The manuscript is written in Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. Custodial h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
11 TIFF images

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