Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Kitaabu Fula.
Consists of two separate manuscripts, including the popular Arabic devotional poem called Marmūz al-Tantarānī authored by Aḥmad al-Tantarānī. The themes discussed in the documents include life, death, and the afterlife. The manuscripts are written in Arabic with extensive glosses.
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: 58 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to the poor conservation condition, there are signs of water damage.
Owner(s) of original material: Lamine Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Aḥmad al-Tantarānī.
Scribe of original material: Arfang Aliou Cisse.
