Gewki Yunfa [Poem from end 18th century, beginning 19th century; Manuscript from 1978]
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Poems written by Usman dan Fodio (and others). Extent of original material: 85 verses, 5 pages. Physical Characteristics: 12x19,5cm, hand written loose papers.
Yaa Allaahu an woni baawu'do an woni anndu'do yaaramo maadiinata ngenndi annabi Ahmada.
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Qur''anic poems by unknown scholars. Content: About longing for Mecca, pilgrimage. Extent of original material: 26 verses, 4 or 2? Pages. Physical Characteristics: 16x20cm, hand written loose papers.
Yaa Gi'daa'do [Late 18th century, early 19th century]
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Poems written by Usman dan Fodio (and others). Extent of original material: 80 verses, 16 pages. Physical Characteristics: 16,3x20,5cm, hand written loose papers.
Mi'do yetta burdu'do dow he sara, mi duwano baaji am yi'dora.
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Qur''anic poems by Iisa ibn Saix (said he made it into 5 verses or hammisaande), first author not indicated. Extent of original material: 6 pages. Physical Characteristics: 11,3x17,5cm, hand written loose papers.
Qur''anic poems by Asma''u ibn Ali ibn Muusa ibn Muhammad. Extent of original material: 20 verses, 4 pages. Physical Characteristics: 15,5x19,5cm, hand written loose papers.
Allah Jaafoowo [Poem from end 18th century, beginning 19th century: UDF composed it in1206 AH (approx. 1791), his son Bello extended it in 1220 AH (approximately 1805)]
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Poems written by Usman dan Fodio and M. Bello. Extent of original material: 6 pages. Physical Characteristics: 18x24cm, hand written loose papers.