Transliterated title: Maqāmāt Al-Ḥarīrī with Extensive Glosses.
The manuscript is a copy of Maqāmāt Al-Ḥarīrī, with extensive glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. The book is widely known among Arab and Muslim scholars. It was written by Abū Muḥammad al-Qāsim ibn ‘Ali ibn Muḥammad ibn ‘Ali al-Ḥarīrī, also known as Al-Ḥarīrī of Basra (1054-1122). It was copied by Arfang Fanding Solly, the grandfather of the current owner of the manuscript.
Custodial history: The current owner inherited it from his father, Cheikh El-hadji Kemo Solly. His father was born and raised in Bounkiling, where he received his advanced Islamic education. He served as a Quranic teacher until his death.
Extent and format of original material: 805 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Some pages are torn and others have chipped edges.
Owner(s) of original material: Abdou Khadre Solly.
Author(s) of original material: Al-Ḥarīrī of Basra.
Scribe of original material: Arfang Fanding Solly.
Additional script information: Soninke Ajami.