Kumswifu Tumwa Muhammadi (MS 380759b)
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Material Information

Title:
Kumswifu Tumwa Muhammadi (MS 380759b)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection :
Creator:
Shariff Abdallah bin Hemed Bunamey ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript : In black type on thin paper

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
Genre:
Poem
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Kilifi County -- Eastern Africa -- Takaungu
Coordinates:
-3.683333 x 39.85

Notes

Abstract:
This manuscript contains a poem that praises the Prophet Mohammed, touches upon events in his life and concludes with a prayer. The poet refers to the Prophet as Hashima (see, for example, the fifth stanza), as is commonly done in East African coastal communities. ( en )
General Note:
Biographical information: The poet is identified as a resident of Takaungu, near Mombasa
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Date of Composition is unknown
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Languages: Swahili (Roman script)
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Extent: 4 leaves
General Note:
Incipit: Naanza nudhuma, Kwa isimu njema, Ya Mola karima
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Archival history: This manuscript was formerly part of MS 380526
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Kilifi County -- Takaungu
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Mombasa County -- Mombasa
General Note:
Part of a collection purchased from Dr. J. Knappert in March 1993

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 380759 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 380759b ( SOAS manuscript number )