The manuscript, called Dureedubaa by its owner, provides a local history of Sufi writings and training. It celebrates scholars who devoted their lives to the quest and expansion of mystical Sufi knowledge. The manuscript is written in Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami.
Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father, Al-hadji Lamine Cisse. His father inherited it from his father Arfang Aliou Cisse. Aliou Cisse was born in Woy-Manambu in present-day Guinea Bissau and died in Yiracounda. He was a famous Mandinka religoius scholar. His community commemorates his life every year.
Extent and format of original material: 11 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to the poor conservation condition and ink stains, some words may be hard to read.
Owner(s) of original material: Lamine Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Abdoul Khadre, son of Mouhamadou of Taslima.
Scribe of original material: Oumar Drame.
Additional script information: Soninke Ajami.
