Poem condemning Christian beliefs (MS 428)
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Title:
Poem condemning Christian beliefs (MS 428)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Poems about the Prophet Mohammed and various Swahili Religious poems
Creator:
Khalifa ( Author, Primary )
Khalifa ( contributor )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink, however many parts are unreadable

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Islam ( LCSH )
Christianity ( LCSH )
Religious belief
Imani za kidini
Uislamu
Faith ( LCSH )
Genre:
Poem
Utenzi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
This long Utenzi is comparing Islam and Christianity and the author, being a Muslim himself, tend to condemn Christian beliefs. The author also argues that the Prophet Mohammed was a Prophet of God, a view that is not fully accepted by Christianity. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
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Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
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Dialects: KiAmu
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Poetic Form: Utenzi
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Extent: 12 leaves
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Incipit: [Illegible]
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Donated to SOAS in 1982
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Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 15
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
General Note:
Scribe: Khalifa

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 428 ( SOAS manuscript number )