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Translation of the Life of Omar ibn Said: Manuscript No. 1

By Omar ibn Said
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The narrator, born in Fut Tûr (Fouta Toro), describes decades of Islamic study under named sheikhs, then a violent capture by an army, sale to Christian traders, and a month-and-a-half sea voyage to Charleston. He recounts successive sales, brief imprisonment, and eventual residence in the household of Jim Owen, who permitted him to read the Christian gospel. Throughout he interweaves devotional Arabic prayers and theological reflection, notes the deterioration of his native language and handwriting, and asks mercy for his imperfect composition while offering praise to God.

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Omar ibn Said

Omar ibn Said was an African Muslim scholar and writer who was enslaved and brought to the United States in the early 19th century. His notable work, "Translation of the Life of Omar ibn Said: Manuscript No. 1," provides a unique perspective on his life, faith, and experiences as an enslaved person. Through his writings, he offers insights into the cultural and religious identity of African Muslims during a time of significant upheaval. His manuscript is an important contribution to the understanding of the African American experience and the complexities of slavery in America.

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