Dua ya Kuomba Mungu (MS 380067d)
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Material Information

Title:
Dua ya Kuomba Mungu (MS 380067d)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection : Poems and prayers
Creator:
[s.n.]
Ali Omar, Yahya, 1924–2008 ( contributor )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : In red and black ink

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Islam ( LCSH )
Religious practice
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Uislamu
Kiswahili mashairi
Mazoezi ya kidini
Islam -- Customs and practices ( LCSH )
Genre:
Poem
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
In this prayer the poet asks God for forgiveness and names Joseph as a man whose lowly circumstances were transformed by God. Joseph was thrown into a well and sold as a slave; but ultimately he became king of Egypt. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
General Note:
Extent: 4 small pages
General Note:
Incipit: Illahi ya sayidii, na kuomba mwenye quwa, mtumwa wako abi, sikomi kukuamkua
General Note:
Purchased from Dr J. Knappert
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
General Note:
Scribe: Ali Omar, Yahya, 1924–2008

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 380067 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 380067d ( SOAS manuscript number )