Transliterated title: Misilmeyaa Keeñaa.
The manuscript is a copy of an Arabic text with extensive glosses in Mandinka Ajami by the Mandinka educator, Kang Kalifa Diaby. The document deals with numerous Islamic rituals, including guidelines for the required prayers and purification rituals for men and women.
Custodial history: The manuscript owner inherited it from his father, Bonko Faty. His father was born in the village of Bonko in Guinea- Bissau and received his education from Kang Kalifa Diaby in The Gambia. He served as Imam and a religious leader in Karantaba in Senegal until his death.
Extent and format of original material: 17 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. There are stains, water damage, and ink stains on several pages. The ink in some pages is fading.
Owner(s) of original material: Kalifa Faty.
Author(s) of original material: Kang Kalifa Diaby.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
