Arabic Devotional Poetry

Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ Suukuwo.

The manuscript is a copy of a poem written in classical Arabic, which includes extensive glosses in Arabic and a few in Soninke Ajami. It was authored by ‘Umar Ibn al-Wardī. It was copied by Kang Drame.

Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father.

Extent and format of original material: 31 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Chipped edges and ink stains may make some words difficult to read.

Owner(s) of original material: Seckou Barro.

Author(s) of original material: Umar Ibn al-Wardī.

Scribe of original material: Kang Drame.