Emulating the Prophet and the Elders

Transliterated title: Ka Kiilaa aniŋ Keebaalu la Siloolu Nooma.

Contains a collection of two small Mandinka Ajami poems. The first one is a poem that praises Prophet Muḥammad, celebrate his virtues, and enjoins people to follow his teachings. It was written by El-hadji Amadou Dabo, from Madina-Bakalar in The Gambia. The second poem was written by the owner, Kalilou Drame. The poem urges people to emulate the moral virtues of their local elders and follow God’s injunctions. The poems are studied and recited by students in the school of the manuscript owner.

Custodial history: The owner copied the first poem from the original and wrote the second one.

Extent and format of original material: 7 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Kalilou Drame.

Author(s) of original material: Kalilou Drame; El-hadji Amadou Dabo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.