Transliterated title: Seneyandiraŋ Kitaaboo.
The document is inspired by an original Arabic text by Muḥammad al-Sanūsī dealing with Islamic rituals, including ways to cleanse oneself after intercourse and ablutions. The original Arabic document was translated in Mandinka to allow Ajami users to access the content easily. It discusses the differents types of purification that Islam teaches and how each part of the body should be washed. The document is bound and made for wider dissemination.
Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father who inherited it from his grandfather, Karang Alphousseyni Cisse. Karang was a religious scholar who was born in Mankonomba and later moved to Bemme where he lived until his death.
Extent and format of original material: 16 pages.
Physical characteristics: Bound manuscript. Due to damage to pages and ink stains, some text may be difficult to read.
Owner(s) of original material: Moustapha Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Karang Alphousseyni Cisse.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
