The manuscript is a copy of an ancient Arabic poem by Ka'b ibn Zuhayr, a famous Arab poet, who initially was one of the fiercest critics of Prophet Muḥammad. His criticisms had put him in grave danger of losing his life. He finally repented and asked for forgiveness to Prophet Muhammad who forgave him. The poem is wriitten in Arabic, with glosses in Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke Ajami.