Waadhi na Shairi ya kumsifu Mtume (MS 451)
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Material Information

Title:
Waadhi na Shairi ya kumsifu Mtume (MS 451)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Poems about the Prophet Mohammed and various Swahili Religious poems
Creator:
[s.n.]
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink. some parts are faded and difficult to read

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Islam ( LCSH )
Religious practice
Kiswahili mashairi
Uislamu
Imani za kidini
Faith ( LCSH )
Religious belief
Islam -- Customs and practices ( LCSH )
Muḥammad, Prophet, -635 ( 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 two item. First, there is a poem, a waadhi, in which the author instruct the community on good and bad moral values. This is followed by a short poem entitled ‘Furaha ya mazazi ya mtume’ praising 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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Donated to SOAS in 1982
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Extent: 6 leaves
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Incipit: Naanda kutakalamu kwa Mola yako isimu Kisa swala na salamu Nda muhamadi nashimiya
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.11 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 451 ( SOAS manuscript number )