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Language Mandinka Subject Islam

91. EAP1042/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/34
Title:
Kalilou Drame Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection includes: Mandinka Ajami poems urging people to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muḥammad and those of Mandinka scholars; and bilingual texts used for special prayers. Extent and format of original material: 2 files. Additional language information: Mandinka Ajami.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
46 TIFF images

92. EAP1042/34/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/34/1
Title:
Emulating the Prophet and the Elders
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Ka Kiilaa aniŋ Keebaalu la Siloolu Nooma. Contains a collection of two small Mandinka Ajami poems. The first one is a poem that praises Prophet Muḥammad, celebrate his virtues, and enjoins people to follow his teachings. It was written by El-hadji Amadou Dabo, from Madina-...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
2000-2017
Extent:
7 TIFF images

93. EAP1042/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/36
Title:
Kelountang Thiam Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection consists of four manuscripts. The first one is by Al-Shanfarā al-Azdī, and deals with the story of an outlaw man in the pre-Islamic era seeking revenge. The second text is a classical Arabic poem called Banāt Su'ād by Ka'ab bin Zuhayr, who who was initially one of the fiercest cri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
602 TIFF images

94. EAP1042/36/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/36/1
Title:
الشنفرى الأزدي
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Al-Shanfarī al-Azdī. The manuscript is a poem dealing with the story of an outlaw man called Al-Shanfarā al-Azdī who lived in the 6th century during the pre-Islamic era. The man decided to avenge the killing of his father. He lived for awhile in the wilderness to prepare f...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images

95. EAP1042/36/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/36/2
Title:
بنات سعاد
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Banāt Su‛ād. The manuscript is a copy of an ancient Arabic poem by Ka'b bin Zuhayr, a famous Arab poet who was initially critical of Prophet Muḥammad. His criticisms had put him in grave danger of losing his life. He finally repented and asked for forgiveness from Prophet ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
30 TIFF images

96. EAP1042/36/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/36/4
Title:
Arabic Poetry with Mandinka Glosses
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suukuwo aniŋ Mandinkakaŋo. The poem was originally written by an Arab poet called 'Abdullah bin Nasser. In the poem, the poet gave tribute to his teacher, named 'Abdullah bin Tāhir. The poet also talks about death and the afterlife and praises God. According to t...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
52 TIFF images

97. EAP1042/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/37
Title:
Kemo Tahirou Cisse Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection contains three devotional poems written in Mandinka Ajami. Extent and format of original material: 1 file.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
2000-2017
Extent:
33 TIFF images

98. EAP1042/37/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/37/1
Title:
Mandinka Ajami Devotional Poetry
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Mandinkakaŋ Suukuwo. Contains a collection of three Mandinka Ajami poems. The first poem enjoins Mandinka people to strive to be exemplary Muslims, who follow the teachings of Islam. According to the owner, the poem is used when praying for the deceased loved ones in the c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
2000-2017
Extent:
33 TIFF images

99. 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

100. EAP1042/38/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/13
Title:
Celebrating Prophet Muhammad I
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Biniiboo. The manuscript is a copy of the Arabic original. It praises Prophet Muhammad. It is written in Arabic with glosses in Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death. Extent and format of original materia...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
176 TIFF images