Collection of short poems praising the Prophet Mohammed; Dua ya kuomba Mungu (MS 440)
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Title:
Collection of short poems praising the Prophet Mohammed; Dua ya kuomba Mungu (MS 440)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Poems about the Prophet Mohammed and various Swahili Religious poems
Creator:
[s.n.]
Yusuf bin Ismail Nabhani ( 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 belief
Religious poetry ( LCSH )
Uislamu
Faith ( LCSH )
Muḥammad, Prophet, -633 ( LCNA )
Prophet Mohammed
Genre:
Poem
Shairi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Shayari
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
This manuscript contains, first, a collection of short poems written in Arabic praising the Prophet Mohammed. The collection is followed by two Dua, religious admonition, written in Arabic asking God for health, prosperity and protection for the community. The Dua were written by Yusuf bin Ismail Nabhani. Finally, there is an incomplete Utendi, in Swahili, about the life of the Prophet Mohammed. ( 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: Shairi
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Extent: 71 leaves
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Incipit: Bismillahi rahmani rahim, Nyoyo zimefurahika-kwa kuzaliwa nabiya
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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

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 440 ( SOAS manuscript number )