Arabic Poetry

Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suukuwo.

The manuscript is an Arabic poem with glosses dealing with Sufism.

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: 8 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: Arfang Aliou Cisse.