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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1042/38 Subject Islam Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

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. EAP1042/38/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/1
Title:
دالية اليوسي
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Dāliyyat al-Yūsī. The Arabic manuscript is a copy of a poem dealing with the life of Prophet Muḥammad and Sufism. It includes extensive glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. It is a copy of an Arabic poem by the 17th-century Moroccan Sufi poet, Abū Alī al-Ḥasan ibn Mas‘ūd a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
96 TIFF images

3. 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

4. EAP1042/38/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/6
Title:
Old Arabic Poem with Glosses
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suuku Kotooriŋo. The manuscript is an old Arabic poem dealing with Sufism by Alī ibn Ḥusayn (659-713). It includes glosses in Arabic and Soninke. The headings are in red and they use the names of Arabic letters. Different generations have commented on the documen...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images

5. EAP1042/38/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/11
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 one of the fiercest critics of Prophet Muḥammad. His criticisms had put him in danger of losing his life. He finally repented and asked for forgiveness ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
61 TIFF images

6. 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

7. 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

8. EAP1042/38/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/17
Title:
The Poor Author's Winnings in Praising the Heraldic Prophet
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: كساب الفقير في ماضي النبي . Transliterated title: Kasb al-Faqīr Fī Madḥ al-Nabī. The manuscript is an old Arabic devotional poem that praises Prophet Muḥammad and teaches tawḥīd (Arabic: oneness of God). Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
33 TIFF images

9. EAP1042/38/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/38/18
Title:
Praying for 'Abd Raḥmān al-Suyūtī
Scope & Content:
The manuscript is a copy of an Arabic poem celebrating and praying for 'Abd Raḥmān al-Suyūtī (c.1445-1505), one of the most prolific Muslim writers of the Middle Ages. Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death. Extent and format of original material: 18 pages. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images

10. 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