Mandinka Ajami Devotional Poetry

Transliterated title: Mandinkakaŋ Suukuwo.

The short Mandinka Ajami manuscript is a devotional poem that celebrates Prophet Muḥammad, his companions, and the Abrahamic prophets. It also tells the fall from grace of Iblīs (Satan). The author was inspired by the work of the famous Mandinka scholar called Alpha Diadji.

Custodial history: The owner wrote the poem when he was a student.

Extent and format of original material: 3 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Almamo Dabo.

Author(s) of original material: Almamo Dabo.

Scribe of original material: Almamo Dabo.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.