Title in original script: الرسالة.
Transliterated title: Al-Risāla.
The manuscript is a copy of Risāla by Ibn Abī Zayd al-Qayrawānī, which is one of the earliest Islamic texts that covers what Muslims need to know to fulfil their religious obligations. It is a part of West Africa’s Islamic education curriculum. It is written in Arabic with extensive comments in Ajami to help Mandinka speakers better understand the content.
Custodial history: The manuscript was copied by the owner himself with the supervision of his teacher, Kang Ntay Diaby in Diabycounda.
Extent and format of original material: 512 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Headings are in bold and red color. There are several small designs in red ink throughout the manuscript. Red ink is also used to highlight key words.
Owner(s) of original material: Ansou Daffe.
Author(s) of original material: Ibn Abī Zayd al-Qayrawānī.
Scribe of original material: Ansou Daffe.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
