A Poem by Sitookoto Dabo (Yaa Allah, Yaa Rahman, Yaa Rahim)

Transliterated title: Sitookoto Daabo la Suukuwo.

The manuscript is a copy of the original poem written in Mandinka Ajami by Sitookoto Dabo, the most famous Mandinka Ajami poet of Senegambia. The poem combines praises of God for His protection and mercy with prayers for peace, health, long life, and protection from Satan, among other things.

Custodial history: The manuscript was copied by the owner himself who serves as a Quranic teacher for his personal use.

Extent and format of original material: 4 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Souleymane Bayo.

Author(s) of original material: Sitookoto Dabo.

Scribe of original material: Souleymane Bayo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.