Author
Muhammad al-Ghali Ba
Publication Place
Nigeria, Africa, Senegal, Africa -
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Pages Count
4
Library
British Library - Endangered Archives Program (EAP)
Record ID
EAP1245/1/4
Library Location
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Notes
This manuscript is a qasida composed by Muhammad al-Ghali Ba. The manuscript opens with a text of acknowledgment dedicated to God, Prophet Muhamad and his sahaba (companions). It is a praised description of the author's beautiful experience during the celebration of Eid al fitr (end-of-Ramadan feast) in the town of Kuwara, Nigeria. The poem describes the beauty of the day as the author saw former Nigerian president Ibrahima Babanguida and his delegation join him in the celebration. The author rejoices at seeing the immense number of people coming and singing the name of Allah. This manuscript is a qasida composed by Muhammad al-Ghali Ba. The manuscript opens with a text of thanks dedicated to God, the Prophet Muhamad and his sahaba (companions). This is a praise of the author's beautiful experience during the celebration of Eid al fitr (festival of the end of Ramadan) in the town of Kuwara, Nigeria. The poem describes the beauty of the day when the author saw former Nigerian President Ibrahima Babanguida and his delegation join him in the celebration. The author rejoices to see the huge number of people coming and chanting the name of Allah. Extent: 1 manuscript containing 4 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 22cm, width 20cm. Condition of original material: The manuscript was dusty before digitization. It is clearly legible, black ink is fading, paper is turning yellowish with age. It also contains yellow patches probably from insects. Alternative calendar and date: Islamic. Author(s)/Creator(s): Muhammad al-Ghāli Ba. Scribe(s): Muhamad al-Ghāli Ba. Related countries: Nigeria; Senegal. Related regions: West Africa. Related towns/cities: Kuwara, Nigeria.
Atıf
العيد في كوار, British Library, EAP1245/1/4, https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP1245-1-4
Yazı sistemleri
Arabic
Atıf koşulları
Creative commons attribution non-commercial licence
Lisans
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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