About Gimbiya Balaraba Book One

Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel is a Hausa royal romance
and family drama about courage, pride, royalty, Qur’anic knowledge, destiny, and the
clash between a fearless young girl and a proud prince.

The story introduces Balaraba Ayuba Tanko, a bold and outspoken student
attending a Qur’an graduation event at the palace. She is not easily impressed by royalty,
and her sharp tongue quickly shows that she is not the type of girl who fears titles,
guards, or royal power.

On the other side is Prince Almansor, the heir to the throne, surrounded
by praise singers, guards, friends, and royal dignity. His appearance creates excitement
among the crowd, but Balaraba sees him differently and even complains about the delay he
causes.

Gimbiya Balaraba Book One English Translation

The Royal Gathering

Nothing could be heard in the place except the sound of royal flutes, drums, and the
movement of horses. Everyone tried to see the passing of King Almustapah, the just king
whose people enjoyed his leadership and fairness.

In his kingdom, there was no discrimination between the poor and the rich. Everyone
belonged to him, and he treated his people with justice.

The place was filled with noise until a voice was heard through the microphone:

“People, please calm down and remain orderly before His Royal Highness comes out. The
crown prince will soon appear with his entourage. May Allah prolong the life of Prince
Almansor, the heir to the throne.”

The praise singer continued praising the prince, describing him as the son of kings and
grandson of kings, born into royalty and not one who borrowed power.

Balaraba Becomes Impatient

The praise singer kept speaking, but Prince Almansor still had not appeared.

Balaraba hissed loudly and said:

“This is useless. Honestly, this is disrespect. Just because he is coming out, he is
wasting our time. Look at the time.”

She said this while looking at the watch on her wrist and then turning to her friend,
Bushira.

They were seated under a large canopy with other female students. From the many wooden
Qur’an boards and gifts arranged nearby, it was clear that they were holding a Qur’an
graduation ceremony.

The men had their own section, the women had theirs, the teachers had theirs, the parents
had theirs, and the important guests had a separate place. A special area had also been
prepared for the king and the crown prince.

Two palace attendants stood behind the royal chairs holding large fans, fanning the empty
seats even before the royals arrived.

Bushira Warns Balaraba

Bushira said:

“Wallahi, I also heard people saying the prince is very proud. That is why I did not want
Malam Idris to bring this graduation ceremony to the palace. It would have been better if
the king had come to our school and given us our boards there. You know dealing with royal
people can be troublesome.”

Balaraba hissed again and replied proudly:

“Wallahi, if not that leaving now may become an offence in the eyes of the teachers, I
would have walked away. I have completed my Qur’an recitation, and I know I have completed
it. It is not compulsory that I must collect the board.”

Bushira became worried and said:

“Balaraba, are you insulting the king? You know this is not a place for pride and arrogance.
Watch your mouth.”

Balaraba looked behind her because palace guards were standing around them with sticks in
their hands, their heads wrapped with large turbans and their eyes lined with kohl.

Still, she showed no fear.

She said:

“Leave me alone. I cannot sit here wasting my time because of someone. You know Sadiya and
the others are waiting for me, and they have nobody except me. I am not the daughter of a
king.”

Bushira told her to reduce her temper and pride because they were inside the house of
rulers.

Balaraba answered:

“The only people I fear are my mother and father, then Allah and His Prophet. No human
being who eats and relieves himself like me can make me afraid because of royalty.”

Prince Almansor Appears

Soon, the sound of royal flutes and drums rose again.

The praise singer quickly lowered himself to the ground, his head bowed and his hands
folded in respect. He began praising:

“May Allah prolong the life of Prince Almansor, the one with royal honor, the son of
Fulani, the son of Zainab, the son of Fatima…”

Suddenly, he became silent because the person he was praising stopped him.

Many people surrounded the prince, making it hard to see his face clearly. Friends, royal
relatives, and palace attendants followed him closely. One attendant bent down to arrange
the prince’s flowing clothes so he could sit properly on the special chair prepared for him.

The praise singer returned near him and began begging:

“I repent, Jimina. Please forgive me.”

One of the prince’s friends, Shahid, told him:

“Go. He has forgiven you. But be careful next time. You know very well that he does not
like this kind of praise. I have heard him warn you several times.”

The man bowed and promised not to repeat it.

Balaraba Tries To See The Prince

From far away, Balaraba kept raising her head, trying to see the royal boy she had already
named “Dan Mulki,” meaning the son of royalty.

When she could not see him well, she stood up as if she was only adjusting her wrapper and
hijab.

With difficulty, she managed to see him. But because the palace attendants surrounded him
and because of the distance between them, she could not see him clearly.

If her eyes were not deceiving her, the prince everyone was praising looked very young.
She even thought she might be older than him.

She sat back down and twisted her mouth.

The King Arrives

Not more than five minutes after the prince sat, King Almustapah came out with his people.
Immediately, the whole place became calm.

Palace attendants followed him as he walked gracefully through the crowd, smiling and
receiving greetings.

When he sat down, one attendant adjusted his royal cloak, then quickly returned to his
place in fear and respect.

The master of ceremony stood and cleared his throat.

He praised Allah and welcomed the king, praying that Allah should prolong his life,
increase his health, and strengthen his justice.

He announced that they would begin with the king’s speech, then speeches from guests,
teachers, and parents.

The King’s Advice

King Almustapah stood with dignity and maturity. A palace attendant held a long microphone
stand before him.

The king opened the gathering with prayer. Then, in his calm and beautiful speech, he
advised the students and their parents. He praised the parents for their effort in ensuring
that their children received proper Islamic knowledge.

After speaking, he returned to his seat with royal dignity.

One after another, teachers, guests, and parents gave their speeches.

Balaraba Is Called To Recite

Later, the master of ceremony cleared his throat and said:

“We will now call one of our brilliant students to recite before His Royal Highness
presents everyone with their Qur’an boards. We pray that everyone returns home safely.”

Then he called:

“Balaraba Ayuba Tanko.”

Everyone’s attention turned toward the women’s section.

Balaraba remained silent, her heart beating fast. She had never expected that she would
be the one chosen to recite.

Despite her boldness, she felt shy about passing in front of so many men. She also feared
that she might not be able to recite properly because she hated being stared at.

Bushira kept nudging her, but Balaraba ignored her.

The master of ceremony called again:

“Balaraba Ayuba Tanko, please come forward.”

Still, she did not come out.

Almansor Notices Her

Prince Almansor raised his head and looked across the crowd with pride, trying to see
where the girl would come from. He wondered who this girl was, the one being called again
and again but refusing to answer.

The master of ceremony repeated angrily:

“Where is Balaraba Ayuba Tanko?”

Before he even finished, Balaraba stood up. She adjusted her hijab properly, arranged the
glasses on her face, and began walking through the crowd toward the place prepared for her.

As soon as she came out, everyone’s attention moved to her, except Almansor. He looked at
her briefly, hissed, and turned away.

Balaraba Recites The Qur’an

Balaraba reached the microphone and adjusted it carefully.

She cleared her throat and began reciting the Holy Qur’an with calmness.

Her recitation flowed beautifully, like that of an Arab girl from Saudi Arabia. She
pronounced every letter correctly and gave each sound its right. Her voice was sweet,
touching, and pleasant to hear.

The crowd became silent, listening to the beauty of her recitation.

Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Novel Details

• Novel Title: Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel
• Category: Complete Hausa Novels
• Language: English Translation
• Main Characters: Balaraba Ayuba Tanko, Prince Almansor
• Other Characters: King Almustapah, Bushira, Shahid, Malam Idris, palace guards
• Main Themes: Royalty, pride, courage, Qur’anic knowledge, destiny, tradition, humility, and social class
• Setting: Royal palace, Qur’an graduation ceremony, student gathering, and royal court

Why You Should Read Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel

Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel is perfect for readers who
enjoy Hausa royal stories filled with palace life, strong female characters, pride,
courage, Qur’anic knowledge, and emotional destiny.

Balaraba’s character makes the story interesting because she is fearless, outspoken, and
not easily intimidated by royalty. Her first encounter with Prince Almansor creates tension
that may later grow into a powerful royal drama.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel

What is Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel about?

Gimbiya Balaraba Book One Complete Hausa Novel is about Balaraba Ayuba
Tanko, a bold Qur’an student who attends a royal graduation ceremony and comes face to
face with Prince Almansor.

Who is Balaraba Ayuba Tanko?

Balaraba Ayuba Tanko is a fearless and outspoken young Qur’an student known for her pride,
sharp tongue, and beautiful Qur’an recitation.

Who is Prince Almansor?

Prince Almansor is the crown prince and heir to King Almustapah’s throne. He is surrounded
by royal guards, praise singers, friends, and palace attendants.

Who is King Almustapah?

King Almustapah is a just and respected ruler loved by his people because of his fairness
between the rich and the poor.

Why is Balaraba called to the front?

Balaraba is called to the front because she is one of the brilliant students chosen to
recite the Qur’an before the king presents the graduation boards.

What are the main themes of Gimbiya Balaraba?

The main themes include royalty, pride, courage, Qur’anic knowledge, destiny, tradition,
humility, social class, and palace life.