Transliterated title: Jante la Kandoolu Kitaaboolu IV.
Contains numerous manuscripts written by different hands on a variety of papers. It includes prose and poetry from various Muslim scholars. The manuscripts are written in classical Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. The themes discussed in the manuscripts include tawḥid (English: oneness of God), the Quran, Islamic rituals, repentance, knowledge, prophets, life, the sky, youth, wealth, and other topics. Classical Arabic poetry of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke (1853-1927), the founder of the Muridiyya Sufi order, is also included in the collection. The owner is a follower of the Muridiyya Sufi order.
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: 180 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Many pages are destroyed. Some are torn and others show signs of water damage. There are numerous ink stains that make many pages difficult to read.
Owner(s) of original material: Alphousseyni Diante.
Author(s) of original material: Alphousseyni Diante (Grandfather).
Additional script information: Soninke Ajami.
