Utendi wa Kuzaliwa Mtume (MS 325)
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Title:
Utendi wa Kuzaliwa Mtume (MS 325)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Religious Tendi and Historical poems
Creator:
[s.n.]
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
Uislamu
Kiswahili mashairi
Muḥammad, Prophet, -641 ( LCNA )
Prophet Mohammed
Amina
Genre:
Poem
Utenzi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Makkah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Makkah Al Mukarramah Governate -- Mecca
Coordinates:
21.416667 x 39.816667

Notes

Abstract:
Thie very long poem contained here is a religious utendi narrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed. The story begin with the narration of peculiar events surrounding the birth, which shows that it was a special birth. The poem is missing the final stanzas. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
General Note:
Dialects: KiAmu
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Poetic Form: Utenzi
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Extent: 35 leaves
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Donated to SOAS in 1982
General Note:
Incipit: Bismillahi rahmani rahim. Patiyani qaratasi na kalamu ya unyasi, na wino mwema mweusi
General Note:
Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 11
General Note:
Asia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Saudi Arabia -- Makkah Province -- Makkah Al Mukarramah Governate -- Mecca

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.5 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 325 ( SOAS manuscript number )