Religious Utendi (MS 322)
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Title:
Religious Utendi (MS 322)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Religious Tends
Creator:
Ahmad bin Salmin ( Author, Primary )
Ahmad bin Salmin ( contributor )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Religious belief
Islam ( LCSH )
Uislamu ( Faith )
LCSH ( Imani za kidini )
Muḥammad, Prophet, -642 ( LCNA )
Prophet Mohammed
Genre:
Poem
Utenzi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
This section contains a religious poem praising the Prophet Mohammed. The poem provides information about the life of the Prophet. The author and scribe is Ahmad bin Salmin, however he does not give the date of the composition. The poem is written in KiAmu. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
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Dialects: KiAmu
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Poetic Form: Utenzi
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Extent: 21 pages
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Donated to SOAS in 1982
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Incipit: Bismillahi awwali ina mola jalali, Pweke asiyo mithali, wala mfano jaliya
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Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 11
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Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
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Scribe: Ahmad bin Salmin
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Publication information: Knappert, Jan. 1971. Swahili Islamic Poetry, Vol. 1. Leiden: E.J. Brill

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.4 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 322 ( SOAS manuscript number )