Utendi wa Herekali (MS 321)
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Title:
Utendi wa Herekali (MS 321)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Religious Tends
Creator:
Mwengo bin Athumani ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink

Notes

Abstract:
This section contains the famous poem entitled ‘Utendi wa Herekali’. The poem has extensively been studied by Knappert (see relevant publication field). In brief, the poem narrates of the war between Muslims, under the leadership of the Prophet Mohammed, and the Byzantine emperor Heraklios, in the town of Tabook. This is a very typical traditional epic poem combining historical facts with imaginative poetic narrative. It is beautifully written in the KiAmu dialect. ( en )
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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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Incipit: Bismillahi kutubu ina la Mola wahhabu, al-rahmani irabu na al rahim kuchoa
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Donated to SOAS in 1982
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Tebük is also spelled Tabook, Tabouk, and Tabuk
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Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 11
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Asia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Byzantine Empire -- Tebük
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Asia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Saudi Arabia -- Tabuk Province -- Tabuk
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Publication information: Knappert, J. 1979. Four Centuries of Swahili poetry. Heinemann, London, pp.111-114
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Publication information: Knappert, Jan. 1967. Traditional Swahili Poetry. Brill, Leiden, Ch. 3

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item is believed to be in the public domain
Resource Identifier:
MS 279888-Vol.4 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 321 ( SOAS manuscript number )