Prayer to God (MS 420)
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Material Information

Title:
Prayer to God (MS 420)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Poems about the Prophet Mohammed and various Swahili Religious poems
Creator:
Said Ahmad ( Author, Primary )
Said Ahmad ( contributor )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Islam ( LCSH )
Religious practice
Uislamu
Kiswahili mashairi
Imani za kidini
Faith ( LCSH )
Religious belief
Islam -- Customs and practices ( LCSH )
Genre:
Poem
Shairi
Takhmis
Poetry ( lctgm )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
This short manuscript contains a prayer to God asking for health, happyness and prosperity for the community. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: 1948 AD1367
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Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
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Dialects: KiAmu
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Poetic Form: Shairi - takhmis (long-measure verse)
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Extent: 2 pages
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Incipit: [Faded text} mikono tumeinuwa-Mola wetu watujuwa-taqabali yetu dua-utupe lilo na wema
General Note:
Donated to SOAS in 1982
General Note:
Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 15
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 279888-Vol.10 ( soas manuscript number )
MS 420 ( soas manuscript number )