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EAP334/7/1
- Record Id:
- 040-002500992
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-002500991
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100023012682.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP334/7/1
- Title:
- Cantug murid (Murid gratitude)
- Scope & Content:
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The manuscript is the original. Based on the interview with the owner, it was written in the 1980's. Red, green, purple, and black ink are used throughout the manuscript. There are Arabic words in the text, including in the opening formula. This manuscript praises the achievements of Serigne Abdoul Ahad Mbacke when he led the Muridiyya order (1968-1989). The author underscores his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the city of Touba by creating new roads, improving the sanitary conditions, expanding the size of the mosque of Touba, and implementing a rigorous disciplinary and safety program in the city, among others. The author describes Serigne Abdoul Ahad as a protector of all Murid disciples and a true embodiement of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba.
Physical characteristics of original material: There are some stains in some pages, but they are generally clear and easy to read. Some pages appear to be missing.
1 unbound paper manuscript of 19 pages. Date of orginal: 1980's
Author: Serigne Diadia Diop. Scribe: Serigne Diadia Diop. Language: Wolof (with some Arabic words and phrases, including in the opening). Script of material: Wolof Ajami (Wolofal)
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Digital Preservation of Wolof Ajami manuscripts of Senegal
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-002500991
040-002500992 - Is part of:
- EAP334/7 : Mor Awa Thiobane Collection
EAP334/7/1 : Cantug murid (Murid gratitude) - Hierarchy:
- 032-002500991[0001]/040-002500992
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP334/7
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 folder comprised of 19 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP334-7-1
- Thumbnail:
-
- Languages:
- Arabic
Wolof - Scripts:
- Arabic
- Start Date:
- 1980
- End Date:
- 1989
- Date Range:
- 1980s
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Information About Originals:
- Original material is held at Mor Awa Thiobane's home, Medinatoul, Diourbel, Senegal
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)