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Book/Printed MaterialThe Gift of the Followers of the Path of Muhammad. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Al-Mukhtār Ibn Aḥmad Ibn Abī Bakr Al-Kuntī Al-Kabīr, Sayyid
- Date: 1809-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 319
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Book/Printed MaterialA Summary Explanation of the Pronouncements of the Scholars and Theologians. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Al-Din Ali Ibn Al-Amdi, Sayf
- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 14
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Book/Printed MaterialAskiyah's Questions and al-Maghili's Answers [al-Maghili's Tract on Politics]. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Al-Maghili, Muhammad Ibnu Abdul Kareem, About
- Date: 1450-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 42
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Book/Printed MaterialKnowledge of the Movement of the Stars and What It Portends in Every Year. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Date: 1200-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 30
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Book/Printed MaterialExplanations of Problems in Arithmetic with Examples. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Date: 1700-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 234
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Book/Printed MaterialCuring Diseases and Defects Both Apparent and Hidden. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Sayyid Ahmad Ibn Amar Al-Raqadi Al-Tumbukti Al-Kunti, 17th Century
- Date: 1700-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 506
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Book/Printed MaterialOn the Calculation of Numbers in the Science of Astronomy. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Date: 1700-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 24
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Book/Printed MaterialExplanation of the Work of al-Ghazali and Nuh ibn al-Tahir al-Fulani. Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Sulaymān Ibn Aḥmad
- Date: 1800-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 21
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Book/Printed MaterialPoem. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Al-Mukhtār Ibn Aḥmad Ibn Abī Bakr Al-Kuntī Al-Kabīr, Sayyid
- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 6
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Book/Printed MaterialCommentary on the Work "Examples of Legal Hypotheses". Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Tumbukti, Al-Qadi Muhammad Ibn Al-Imam Uthman Al-Wakari
- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 25
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Beginner's Guide to Commercial Transactions (The Protection of Individuals in Commercial Transactions). Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Fulānī, Aḥmad Ibn Bawḍ Ibn Muḥammad
- Date: 1800-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 8
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Ladder of Ascent in Obtaining the Procurements of the Sudan: Ahmad Baba Answers a Moroccan's … Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Tumbukti, Ahmad Baba Ibn Ahmad Ibn Umar Ibn Muhammad Aqit
- Date: 1615-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 16
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Spears of the Party of the Merciful against the Throats of the Party of the … Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Tāl, ʻumar Ibn Saʻīd
- Date: 1858-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 486
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Rewards of the Enlightened for their Defense of the Status of God's Chosen Saints. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Sūqī, Muḥammad (Al-Mulaqqab) Bāb Al-Rashīd Ibn Muḥammad Al-Muṣṭafá Ibn Muḥammad Al-Bashīr - Al-Mukhtār Ibn Aḥmad Ibn Abī Bakr Al-Kuntī Al-Kabīr, Sayyid
- Date: 1858-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 108
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Goal of Seekers, a Commentary on the Work "The Mother of Proofs". Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Miṣrī, Muḥammad Ibn Muḥammad Ibn Muḥammad - Alfā Simb, Aḥmad Ibn
- Date: 1712-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 138
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Beautiful Jewels for Edification in the Pillars of the Faith. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Kharṭūmī, Arbab
- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 116
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Foundations of Justice for Legal Guardians, Governors, Princes, Meritorious Rulers, and Kings (The Administration of … Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Usuman Dan Fodio
- Date: 1754-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 10
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Book/Printed MaterialUseful Stories and Verses as Sources for Guidance and Emulation. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Ahwāzī, Al-Ḥasan Ibn ʻalī, 973
- Date: 1000-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 39
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Response of Ahmad al-Bakayi to the Letter of Amir Ahmad, Ruler of Massinah. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Bākī Ibn Sayyid Muḥammad Ibn Sayyid Al-Mukhtār Al-Kuntī, Aḥmad
- Date: 1853-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 84
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Book/Printed MaterialBook of the Blessed Merits of Crafts and Agriculture. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 64
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Book/Printed MaterialCommercial Agreement (Slave Trade). Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 2
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Book/Printed MaterialCommercial Agreement (Gold as Currency). Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Date: 1500-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 2
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Book/Printed MaterialCertificate of Emancipation for Female Slave. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Date: 1726-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 2
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Response of Ahmad al-Bakayi to the Letter of Amir Ahmad, Ruler of Massinah. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Bākī Ibn Sayyid Muḥammad Ibn Sayyid Al-Mukhtār Al-Kuntī, Aḥmad
- Date: 1853-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 18
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Story of Dhu al-Qarnayn (Better Known as Alexander the Great). Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Tanu, 'Abd Al-Qadir - Malik, Abu 'Abdu
- Date: 1744-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 287
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Book/Printed MaterialA Reminder to the Incognizant on the Ugliness of Discord Among the Faithful. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Tāl, ʻumar Ibn Saʻīd
- Date: 1797-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 24
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Authoritative Source for Religious Scholars. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Usuman Dan Fodio
- Date: 1754-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 14
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Desire of the Aspirant. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Baba Ibn Ahmad Al-Alawi Al-Maliki Al-Maghribi Al-Shingiti
- Date: 1780-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 40
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Book/Printed MaterialExplanation of "The Prosodies" of Abi Abdullah Muhammad al-Arabi. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Ziyati, Al-Hasan Ibn Yusuf Ibn Yahya Ibn Mahdi
- Date: 1768-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 80
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Book/Printed MaterialExplanation of the Commentary of Ibn Zakur. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Fulani, Ibrahim
- Date: 1806-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 44
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Prosody of Pearls that Limit the Deleterious Effects of the Abhorrent World. Timbuktu (present-day Tombouctou in Mali), founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The…- Contributor: Fulani, Yusuf Ibn Sa'id
- Date: 1700-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 6
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Book/Printed MaterialLetter to the Warring Tribes.
Risalah ila al-Qaba'il al-Mutaqatilin Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Al-Mukhtār Ibn Aḥmad Ibn Abī Bakr Al-Kuntī Al-Kabīr, Sayyid
- Date: 1300-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 48
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Important Stars Among the Multitude of the Heavens.
Kashf al-Ghummah fi Nafa al-Ummah Timbuktu, founded around 1100 as a commercial center for trade across the Sahara Desert, was also an important seat of Islamic learning from the 14th century onward. The libraries of Timbuktu contain…- Contributor: Al-Din Abu Al-Abbas Ahmad Ibn Al-Hajj Al-Amin Al-Tawathi Al-Ghalawi, Nasir
- Date: 1733-01-01
- Resource: PDF - 96
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CollectionIslamic Manuscripts from Mali This online collection contains over 30 digitized manuscripts from the Mamma Haidara Commemorative Library and the Library of Cheick Zayni Baye of Boujbeha, both located in Timbuktu, Mali. This collection was originally…Collection Items: View 40 Items
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Web PageRights and Access The Library of Congress is unaware of any copyright or other restrictions in the Islamic Manuscripts from Mali Collection. Absent any such restrictions, these materials are free to use and reuse.
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ArticleArticles and Essays This online collection contains over 30 digitized manuscripts from the Mamma Haidara Commemorative Library and the Library of Cheick Zayni Baye of Boujbeha, both located in Timbuktu, Mali. This collection was originally…
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ArticleEnhanced Version of the Annotated Document Sullam al-Atfal fi Buyu al-Ajal This volume delineates the obligations of various parties to commercial exchanges and contracts. The author focuses on sales and protection for individuals loaning money in such transactions. Poetic verse is used to…
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ArticleTimbuktu: An Islamic Cultural Center Timbuktu, the legendary city founded as a commercial center in West Africa 900 years ago, is synonymous today for being utterly remote. This, however, was not always the case. For more than…
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ArticleTimbuktu in Space and Time: Maps Timbuktu flourished because it was a center for transportation and overland trade. Situated at the edge of the Sahara Desert, it was both the first place that trans-Saharan caravans coming from the…
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ArticleTraditional Landscape Timbuktu, an important center for culture and commerce, is a city whose monuments and architecture reflect its physical environment. Timbuktu is situated on the edge of the ever increasing Sahara Desert as…