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1. EAP913/1/44

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP913/1/44
Title:
خطبة في الفطر
Scope & Content:
This document is the text of a sermon given on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr post-script about types of sacrifice to offer based on which day of the week one was born. Page size (cm) (width and height): 10 x 17; Text box size (cm): 8 x 14; Lines per page: 10. Condition: minor water staining Cat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
Late 19th century
Extent:
10 TIFF images

2. EAP1005/13/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/13/9
Title:
Mantras for the dead
Scope & Content:
Mantras used in rituals for those who die outside their villages or die of accidents, for women who die in childbirth. 46 pages. Cham manuscript, cover using handmade paper; bound as a book with threads; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script, Arabic script. Size: 25.5cm x 18....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Chamic
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
50 TIFF images

3. EAP1005/13/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/13/38
Title:
Scriptures for burial of fetuses
Scope & Content:
Scripture used for the burial of dead fetuses. 1 scroll. Cham manuscript; Raglai paper; the pieces of paper are joined together to form a long sheet of paper that is rolled into a roll of paper; written in Cham ink; Akhar Thrah and Arabic script. Size: 214cm x 18cm. 6 pages are torn off (001 -...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Chamic
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
14 TIFF images

4. EAP1005/14/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/14/32
Title:
Rituals for funeral, cleanning houses, weddings
Scope & Content:
The manuscript mentions many rituals and ceremonies of Cham Awal community such as house purification ceremony, ceremonies related to pregnant women, Cham Bani funerals, weddings. 36 pages. Cham manuscript, no back cover; bound as a book with threads; written by Chinese ink on cement paper; Ak...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Chamic
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
38 TIFF images

5. EAP1005/14/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/14/35
Title:
Rituals for house purificaiton, pregnant women, funerals, weddings
Scope & Content:
The manuscript mentions rituals and ceremonies of Cham Awal community such as house purification ceremony, ceremonies related to pregnant women, Bani funerals, weddings. 80 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; written by pencil, Cham ink and blue marker ink on Chinese paper; Akh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Chamic
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
80 TIFF images

6. EAP1042/9/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/9/11
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kalifa la Mawluudoo. The manuscript is a photocopy of a poem that the owner calls Kalifa la Mawluudoo. It is a hagiographic poem that recounts the story of Prophet Muhammad, beginning before his birth and ending after his death. It is chanted during the celebration of Prop...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
167 TIFF images

7. EAP1042/12/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/12/1
Title:
Mandinka Ajami Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Suukuwo. The manuscript is a copy of the original written in Mandinka Ajami by Arfang Boubacar Dabo, also known as Arfang Sitookoto Dabo. Sitookoto Dabo is the most famous Mandinka Ajami poet in Senegambia. His poems are widely known and chanted in Mandinka communities in ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

8. EAP1042/38/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/14
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad II
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Biniiboo. The manuscript is a copy of the Arabic original. It is a tribute to Prophet Muhammad, and covers the period before he was born to his death. It is written in Arabic with glosses in Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke Ajami. Custodial history: The owner inherited it fr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
495 TIFF images

9. EAP1101/3/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1101/3/42
Title:
قصة إسحاق
Scope & Content:
The manuscript contains stories about the birth of Prophet Is'haq (Isaac) and the Isrealites. Extent: volume 1 containing 3 folios. Size and dimensions of original material: 17.5 x 13.5 cm. Custodial history: This manuscript is currently under the custody of Kakadika Family Library. It was in...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
Mid 20th century
Extent:
6 tiff images

10. EAP1101/3/54

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1101/3/54
Title:
فقه
Scope & Content:
The manuscript contains islamic injunctions on period of menstration, ritual bath after mestration and stopage blood flow after child birth. It also teaches about sand ablution, five daily prayers etc. Extent: volume 1 containing 4 folios. Size and dimensions of original material: 15 x 10.5 cm...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
Mid 20th century
Extent:
4 tiff images