My God, Don't Leave us by Ourselves (a poem by Sitookoto Dabo)

Transliterated title: Yaa Rabbi Kanaŋ Tuŋ n-Faŋ Bulu.

The manuscript is a copy of a Mandinka Ajami poem authored by Arfang Sitookoto Dabo, also known as Ababacar Dabo, the most famous Mandinka Ajami poet of Senegambia. The poem enjoins people to cultivate moral virtues (especially respect and solidarity) and asks husbands and wives to live up to their their respective obligations.

Extent and format of original material: 15 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to water damage and stains, some words may be difficult to read.

Owner(s) of original material: Mamadou Lamine Sylla.

Scribe of original material: Sitookoto Dabo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.