Prayers for Better Relations with Authorities

Transliterated title: Duwaa fo Kuntiyoolu se Lafi la.

The manuscript is an original copy written in classical Arabic. It includes prayers to improve people’s relationships with agents of temporal powers (government officials) and to protect them from having troubles in court. According to the owner, the manuscript was written during a time of oppression by local government officials.

Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death.

Extent and format of original material: 9 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to water and ink stains, some text may be difficult to read. Small papers are used in the manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Arfang Massy Samate.

Author(s) of original material: Arfang Bakary Samate.