Yes Iain,
Hausa language, a native language of Nigeria in arabic alphabet.
The sword of Baiajidda have Ajami script accordind to my friend.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5827
Is a tough process.. i dont speak english .
.. and I'll clean up a bit to make it more readable.. in a few days i go send news .. thank you!