Transliterated title: Kitaaboo Foloota (The Book Began).
The manuscript is a copy of the Mandinka Ajami religious poem titled Kitaaboo Foloota (English: The Book Began), which alludes to the beginning of the Quran. The poem praises God and Prophet Muḥammad and teaches tawḥid (English: oneness of God). The poem is very popular among Mandinka scholars and has been found in several different collections.
Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his grandfather Ibrahima Marena who lived in Madina Alpha Sadou in the region of Kolda.
Extent and format of original material: 15 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound photocopy of a manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Souleymane Marena.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
