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Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Islam Religious practice Religious belief Religious history Swahili poetry Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Al Madinah -- Medina Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 502 Utenzi wa Seyyidnaa Aly na Moh’dar (MS 380538b) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Islam Religious practice Religious belief Religious history Swahili poetry Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 503 Utenzi wa Sham-uni and Other poems (PP MS 42. S/35-S/37) Creator: Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 ( Author, Primary ) Sikujua, Mwalimu ( contributor ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Traditional poetry Modern poetry Religious poetry Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Tanzania -- Tanga Region -- Eastern Africa -- Tanga Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 504 Utenzi wa Sitina Aisha (MS 380532a) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Islamic Law Marriage Swahili poetry Kiswahili mashairi Muḥammad, Prophet, -642 Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Medina Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 505 Utenzi wa Vita Vikuu Baina ya Isilamu na Makafiri wa Kiarabu (MS 380069a) Creator: [s.n.] Ali Omar, Yahya, 1924–2008 ( contributor ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Warfare, Conventional Military art and science Islam Legends Swahili poetry Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Medina Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 506 Utenzi wa Vita vya Badr, Utenzi wa Andharuna, Utenzi wa Maisha ya Fatuma (MS 307) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Religious belief Islam -- History Imani za kidini Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Badr Hunayn Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 507 Utenzi wa Zaburi (MS 380522a) Creator: Mnyampala, Mathias E., 1917-1969 ( Author, Primary ) Publication Date: 1965 AD (1385 A.H.) Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Christianity Psalms Bible Swahili poetry Kiswahili mashairi Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Translation Language: Swahili 508 Utenzi wa ‘Amuri (MS 53497g) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: circa 1930 AD (circa 1349 A.H.) Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Islam Religious history Legends Swahili poetry Uislamu Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 509 Utumbuizo wa kubembelea (MS 455) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Songs Oral literature Kiswahili mashairi Oral tradition in literature Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Utumbuizo Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 510 Utunzaji wa Watoto Wachanga (MS 380537a) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Early childhood development Child mortality Health Maternal and child health Clergy Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa Genre: Essays (LCGFT) Language: Swahili 511 Various letters (PP MS 42. P/5-P/9) Creator: Gray, John Milner, Sir, 1889-1970 ( Author, Primary ) Chum, Haji ( contributor ) Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 ( contributor ) Publication Date: 1958-1963 AD (1378-1383 A.H.) Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Colonialism Imperialism Colonial legislation Law Land issues Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Uhud battlefield Genre: Letter Correspondence (LCTGM) Personal correspondence (LCGFT) 512 Various poems (MS 13) Creator: Mohammed, Mohammed, Sheikh ( Author, Primary ) Tahir, Ali Mohammed ( contributor ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Tanzania -- Pwani Region -- Eastern Africa -- Mafia District -- Mafia Island 513 Wa Heri Waliosafisha Mavazi Yao Katika Damu ya Mwana Kondoo (MS 380534b) Creator: Meyer, Heribert, 1890- ( Translator ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Christianity Catholicism Catholic Church Saints Missionary work Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Stories Hadithi Literature (LCTGM) Translation Language: Swahili 514 Wa Heri Wenye Moyo Safi, Maana Hao Watamwona Mungu (MS 380534a) Creator: Meyer, Heribert, 1890- ( Translator ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Christianity Catholicism Catholic Church Saints Missionary work Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Translation Language: Swahili 515 Waadhi (MS 328) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Religious belief Imani za kidini Uislamu Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 516 Waadhi (MS 372) Creator: Abdil-Qadir bin Muhammad ( Author, Primary ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Religious belief Men -- Education Sexual behaviour Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 517 Waadhi (Ms 380554a) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: circa 1951 AD (circa 1371 A.H.) Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Islam Religious belief Religious practice Social interaction Social change Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island Genre: Poem Utenzi Poetry (LCTGM) Language: Swahili 518 Waadhi (MS 387) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Religious belief Uislamu Kiswahili mashairi Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Shairi Takhmis Poetry (LCTGM) Shayari Language: Swahili 519 Waadhi (MS 41960a) Creator: [s.n.] Publication Date: 19th century AD (circa 1215 A.H.) Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Religious poetry Islam Religious belief Imani za kidini Spatial Coverage: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast Genre: Poem Shairi Poetry (LCTGM) Shayari Language: Swahili 520 Waadhi, Dua, Salawat (Mss 390-392) Creator: Ali bin Muhammad bin Husain Al-Habshiy ( Author, Primary ) Abdalla bin Sheikh ( contributor ) Musinga bin Omari ( contributor ) Salim bin Yaslam Baswaffar ( contributor ) Publication Date: [n.d.] Type: Mixed Material Source Institution: SOAS University of London Holding Location: Archives and Special Collections Subject Keyword: Swahili poetry Islam Religious belief Arabic poetry Religious poetry Spatial Coverage: Asia -- Yemen -- Arabian Peninsula -- Hadhramaut Language: Swahili

501

Utenzi wa Seyyidnaa Aly na Moh’dar (MS 380538a)

Creator:: [s.n.]; Maryam Binti Yusuff bin Abubakar el-Makhzumiya ( contributor )
Publication Date:: 1946 AD (1365 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Islam; Religious practice; Religious belief; Religious history; Swahili poetry
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Arabian Peninsula -- Al Madinah -- Medina
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

502

Utenzi wa Seyyidnaa Aly na Moh’dar (MS 380538b)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Islam; Religious practice; Religious belief; Religious history; Swahili poetry
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

503

Utenzi wa Sham-uni and Other poems (PP MS 42. S/35-S/37)

Creator:: Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 ( Author, Primary ); Sikujua, Mwalimu ( contributor )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Traditional poetry; Modern poetry; Religious poetry
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Tanzania -- Tanga Region -- Eastern Africa -- Tanga
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

504

Utenzi wa Sitina Aisha (MS 380532a)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Islamic Law; Marriage; Swahili poetry; Kiswahili mashairi; Muḥammad, Prophet, -642
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Medina
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

505

Utenzi wa Vita Vikuu Baina ya Isilamu na Makafiri wa Kiarabu (MS 380069a)

Creator:: [s.n.]; Ali Omar, Yahya, 1924–2008 ( contributor )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Warfare, Conventional; Military art and science; Islam; Legends; Swahili poetry
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Medina
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

506

Utenzi wa Vita vya Badr, Utenzi wa Andharuna, Utenzi wa Maisha ya Fatuma (MS 307)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Islam -- History; Imani za kidini
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Badr Hunayn
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

507

Utenzi wa Zaburi (MS 380522a)

Creator:: Mnyampala, Mathias E., 1917-1969 ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:: 1965 AD (1385 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Christianity; Psalms; Bible; Swahili poetry; Kiswahili mashairi
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM); Translation
Language:: Swahili

508

Utenzi wa ‘Amuri (MS 53497g)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: circa 1930 AD (circa 1349 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Islam; Religious history; Legends; Swahili poetry; Uislamu
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

509

Utumbuizo wa kubembelea (MS 455)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Songs; Oral literature; Kiswahili mashairi; Oral tradition in literature
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Utumbuizo; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

510

Utunzaji wa Watoto Wachanga (MS 380537a)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Early childhood development; Child mortality; Health; Maternal and child health; Clergy
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa
Genre:: Essays (LCGFT)
Language:: Swahili

511

Various letters (PP MS 42. P/5-P/9)

Creator:: Gray, John Milner, Sir, 1889-1970 ( Author, Primary ); Chum, Haji ( contributor ); Robert, Shaaban, 1909-1962 ( contributor )
Publication Date:: 1958-1963 AD (1378-1383 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Colonialism; Imperialism; Colonial legislation; Law; Land issues
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Saudi Arabia -- Al Madinah Province -- Arabian Peninsula -- Medina Governate -- Uhud battlefield
Genre:: Letter; Correspondence (LCTGM); Personal correspondence (LCGFT)

512

Various poems (MS 13)

Creator:: Mohammed, Mohammed, Sheikh ( Author, Primary ); Tahir, Ali Mohammed ( contributor )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Tanzania -- Pwani Region -- Eastern Africa -- Mafia District -- Mafia Island

513

Wa Heri Waliosafisha Mavazi Yao Katika Damu ya Mwana Kondoo (MS 380534b)

Creator:: Meyer, Heribert, 1890- ( Translator )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Christianity; Catholicism; Catholic Church; Saints; Missionary work
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Stories; Hadithi; Literature (LCTGM); Translation
Language:: Swahili

514

Wa Heri Wenye Moyo Safi, Maana Hao Watamwona Mungu (MS 380534a)

Creator:: Meyer, Heribert, 1890- ( Translator )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Christianity; Catholicism; Catholic Church; Saints; Missionary work
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Translation
Language:: Swahili

515

Waadhi (MS 328)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Imani za kidini; Uislamu
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

516

Waadhi (MS 372)

Creator:: Abdil-Qadir bin Muhammad ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Men -- Education; Sexual behaviour
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

517

Waadhi (Ms 380554a)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: circa 1951 AD (circa 1371 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Islam; Religious belief; Religious practice; Social interaction; Social change
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island
Genre:: Poem; Utenzi; Poetry (LCTGM)
Language:: Swahili

518

Waadhi (MS 387)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Uislamu; Kiswahili mashairi
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Shairi; Takhmis; Poetry (LCTGM); Shayari
Language:: Swahili

519

Waadhi (MS 41960a)

Creator:: [s.n.]
Publication Date:: 19th century AD (circa 1215 A.H.)
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Religious poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Imani za kidini
Spatial Coverage:: Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Genre:: Poem; Shairi; Poetry (LCTGM); Shayari
Language:: Swahili

520

Waadhi, Dua, Salawat (Mss 390-392)

Creator:: Ali bin Muhammad bin Husain Al-Habshiy ( Author, Primary ); Abdalla bin Sheikh ( contributor ); Musinga bin Omari ( contributor ); Salim bin Yaslam Baswaffar ( contributor )
Publication Date:: [n.d.]
Type:: Mixed Material
Source Institution:: SOAS University of London
Holding Location:: Archives and Special Collections
Subject Keyword:: Swahili poetry; Islam; Religious belief; Arabic poetry; Religious poetry
Spatial Coverage:: Asia -- Yemen -- Arabian Peninsula -- Hadhramaut
Language:: Swahili

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