Old Arabic Poem with Glosses

Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suuku Kotooriŋo.

The manuscript is an old Arabic poem dealing with Sufism by Alī ibn Ḥusayn (659-713). It includes glosses in Arabic and Soninke. The headings are in red and they use the names of Arabic letters. Different generations have commented on the document as reflected in the blue ink made with a modern pen.

Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death.

Extent and format of original material: 18 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: Alī ibn Ḥusayn.

Scribe of original material: Ibrahima Camara.

Additional script information: Soninke Ajami.