Clarifiying Religious Precepts

Transliterated title: Diinoo Koyindiraŋo.

The manuscript is a photocopy from the original written in Arabic. It is a manual for understanding Islam. It deals with the history of the faith before, during, and after the life of Prophet Muḥammad. It praises God and celebrates Prophet Muḥammad as God's representative on earth charged with guiding Muslims. The owner added extensive Mandinka Ajami glosses in order to help Mandinka speakers understand more easily the content of the document.

Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father.

Extent and format of original material: 68 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Ansou Daffe.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.