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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. EAP1042/38/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/16
Title:
Special Prayers
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Duwaaraŋ Kummaayariŋo. Consists of prayers. They provide details on the litanies and the number of times to use them in order to address particular concerns. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death. Extent and format of original material...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
7 TIFF images

3. 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

4. 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

5. EAP1042/38/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/4
Title:
Arabic Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suukuwo. The manuscript is an Arabic poem with glosses dealing with Sufism. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father, Al-hadji Lamine Cisse. His father inherited it from his father Arfang Aliou Cisse. Aliou Cisse was born in Woy-Manambu in prese...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

6. EAP1042/38/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/5
Title:
Two Arabic Manuscipts
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Kitaabu Fula. Consists of two separate manuscripts, including the popular Arabic devotional poem called Marmūz al-Tantarānī authored by Aḥmad al-Tantarānī. The themes discussed in the documents include life, death, and the afterlife. The manuscripts are written i...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
58 TIFF images

7. EAP1042/38/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/8
Title:
Umru' al-Quays' Poem
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: امْرُؤُ الْقَيْسِ . Transliterated title: Umuru Kayisi la Suukuwo. The manuscript is a copy a poem of by Umru' al-Qais who lived in the 6th century AD and who is considered the father of Arabic poetry. His work is popular in Mandinka communities. The poem is written i...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
2 TIFF images

8. EAP1042/38/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/9
Title:
European Colonization of Africa
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Tubaaboolu la Boyinkaŋo Farafinaa Bankoolu Kaŋ. The manuscript is a copy of the original Arabic document. It is deals with the life of the author and European colonization in Africa. It describes how Europeans occupied African lands and colonize the people. Custodial hist...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
4 TIFF images

9. EAP1042/38/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/19
Title:
Manual for Islamic Rituals
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Misilmeya Taamandiña Kitaabo. The manuscript is a manual for Islamic rituals. It deals with the five pillars of the faith and other Muslim obligations. It is written in Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his fat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
119 TIFF images

10. EAP1042/38/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/2
Title:
The Berekoloŋ War
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Berekoloŋ Keloo. The manuscript deals with the war between the pre-colonial kingdoms of Kaabu and Fuuta Jalon called Berekoloŋ Keloo in Mandinka. The manuscript goes back to the time when the Fulani of Fuuta Jalon invaded and occupied Mandinka lands of Kaabu and the key le...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images