Special Prayers

Transliterated title: Duwaaraŋ Kummaayariŋo.

A short Mandinka Ajami manuscript, which contains special prayers and techniques used to address specific problems. The manuscript includes names of Prophets, the companions of Prophet Muḥammad, and angels. The manuscript was digitized at Hotel Nema-Kadior, Ziguinchor, Senegal.

Custodial history: The owner, El-hadji Lamine Bayo, received it from his father (Ousmane Bayo) who is the author and who gave it to him before he passed away in 2015 in Ziguinchor.

Extent and format of original material: 13 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. There are ink stains on some pages and signs of water damage.

Owner(s) of original material: El-hadji Lamine Bayo.

Author(s) of original material: Ousmane Bayo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.