Diante’s Bilingual Collection II

Transliterated title: Jante la Kandoolu Kitaaboolu II.

Contains a collection of various manuscripts, written by different hands on a variety of papers. They are written in classical Arabic and contain extensive Soninke Ajami glosses. The subjects discussed in the manuscripts include tawḥid (English: oneness of God), the attributes of God, and stories about Prophet Muḥammad.

Custodial history: The owner inherited them from his father, Mamadou Lamine Diante, who was born in Baghere in Casamance and received his Islamic education in Diao-Simaacounda. He later settled in Kontecounda where he served as an Imam and Quranic teacher until his death.

Extent and format of original material: 52 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Many parts of the manuscripts are destroyed. Some pages are difficult to read due to ink stains, torn pages, and water damage.

Owner(s) of original material: Alphousseyni Diante.

Additional script information: Soninke Ajami.