Tafsiri ya Suratil Fiyl (MS 380763a)
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Material Information

Title:
Tafsiri ya Suratil Fiyl (MS 380763a)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection : Tafsiri ya Sura ya Qur’an kwa Mashairi
Creator:
[s.n.]
Publication Date:
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript

Subjects

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

Notes

Abstract:
This is a poetic translation of the Qur’anic chapter Suratil Fil, a comparatively short chapter (of five verses, excluding the opening ‘bismillahi’) that concerns the defeat of an Abyssinian army who attempted to attack the Ka’bah. The poem concludes with a prayer. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
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Poetic Form: Shairi
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Extent: 1 leaf
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Incipit: Jina la Mola adhwimu, Ndilo la kuibutadi, Hata aliye dhwalimu, Duniyani huburudi
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Archival history: This manuscript was formerly part of SOAS University of London manuscript MS 380526
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
General Note:
Donated by Yahya Ali Omar in July 2002

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 380763 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 380763a ( SOAS manuscript number )