Rituals and ʻĪd al-ʾaḍḥā Sermon

Transliterated title: Lasili Kitaabo aniŋ Banna Sali Kutubo.

Contains a collection of three small manuscripts, including a three-page religious poem with glosses in Mandinka Ajami, a three-page document dealing with Islamic rituals with glosses in Mandinka Ajami, and an Imam's sermon on 'īd al-ʾaḍḥā (Mandinka: Bannaa) with glosses in Mandinka Ajami. The sermon deals with various themes, including the Abrahamic origin of the holiday, the meaning of sacrificing a sheep on the day, and how the meat should be used.

Custodial history: The owner copied the manuscripts from those of his father's young brother, Ablaye Bayo. Ablaye had an advanced Islamic education and served as a Quranic teacher and a marabout (religious leader and healer) in the village of Kignini in Kolda.

Extent and format of original material: 24 ppages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Ibrahima Bayo.

Scribe of original material: Ibrahima Bayo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.