Khotba Book

A manuscript containing sermons presented at the Wekande Mosque in Slave Island, Colombo, by Muhammad Tajudin Tamim Ameer (1904-1972), grandfather of present owner. Includes special sermons for Idul Fitr and Idul Adha. Some parts of the volume may be older, dating from the 19th century. In Arabic, Gundul, and Arabu-Tamil script.

Physical characteristics of original material: Relatively good. Bound. Some pages disconnected. Some ink very clear, other parts a bit faded. Dimensions: L 20 W 12 H 2. Extent and format of original material: manuscript, 219 folios. Custodial history: Inherited from Muzni Ameer's father, Muhammad Faiz Ameer (d. 1981). Book has been kept at Wekande Mosque. Owner of original material: Muzni Ameer.