Shehu Usman Fodiyo

This page features a collection of Fulfulde poems by Shehu Usman Fodiyo, one of West Africa’s most influential scholars. You can browse the list of his poems, listen to audio recitations, view transliterations, read English translations, and explore the original Ajami script.

Fulfulde Poems

Shehu Usman Fodiyo

Allah Jaafoowo

(God, the Forgiver of Sins)

Beege Annabiijo

Yearning (to see) the Prophet

Duuniyaayel

The Little World (temporary)

Baabuwol Kire

Forgetfulness in Prayers (Salah)

Mo Ngaflataako

(Allah) The most Attentive

Ma'ama'aare Tawhiidi

(A poem of) Tawhiid (that ends with) ma'a ma'a

Yaynotoonde

The Brightener (the poem that made issues easy to comprehend)

Moodinoore

The Graduator ( the poem that makes one to be a graduate)

Al-misk Aljannah

The Perfume of the Paradise

Yayre Tsaamiya

(that) Place (under) the Tamarind tree

Higo

My friend (please listen attentively)

Wallahi Wallahi

(I swear) By God

Tabbat Haqiiqah

(there is) No doubt about it

Yimre Kalhala

The mighty Poem (concerning the attitudes of human beings)

Datal Aljannah

The Way to Paradise

Yaa Cenii'do

(Oh Allah) The Holy

Yimre Jiimiwa

The mighty Poem

Yaa Gidaado

Oh the Beloved one (The Prophet PBUH)

Yimre Laruura

Poem (indicating) Necessities

Alqaalaawa

(the conquest of) Alkalawa town

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