A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel
A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel is a dramatic Hausa story about poverty, education, family fear, opportunity, and the life of a young girl named Zuhra whose future begins to change after she receives a scholarship to continue her studies. This English translation is prepared in clean WordPress HTML format for Hausa novel readers.
A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel English Translation
Mallam Umar entered his house happily, holding a paper in his hand. He came in with greetings. Mama, who was by the fireplace, answered him. At that moment, I was sitting on a small mat, roasting corn. I also answered Baba’s greeting.
With concern, Mama said, “Mallam, is everything alright? I see you looking very happy.”
With a cheerful face, he said, “Saratu, come here. This girl has received something good.”
Happily, Mama said, “Alhamdulillah.”
As I continued roasting the corn, I paused, wondering what was happening.
Mallam Umar went to where Mama was and handed her the paper.
Mama collected it happily and said, “Mallam, you know I did not go far in school. Please explain it to me in a way I will understand.”
Mallam Umar stood properly and said, “Then receive good news.”
Mama quickly replied, “Goro,” because she was eager to hear what was going on. It was not only Mama; even I, Zuhra, felt like asking Baba what had happened.
Baba cleared his throat and said, “It is about Zuhra’s education. The government has taken up the matter. Alhaji Kabir sent for me. When I went, he explained everything to me.”
Mama said, “Alhamdulillah. But Mallam, we have nothing. How will we send Zuhra to school?”
Baba smiled with happiness and said, “Saratu, nothing is required from us. The government will handle everything. It is admission into Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.”
Mama said, “So what the governor said was true? By Allah, Mallam, I thought it was one of those political promises.”
Mama and Baba both looked at me. As for me, tears of joy had already filled my eyes because I had never imagined that I would continue my education. My parents had no means. Baba had no work apart from washing caps for people. It was only by Allah’s mercy that I managed to finish secondary school.
On the day of our send-forth ceremony, the governor of Kano State was invited. Because of my excellent performance, he promised to sponsor my education up to university level.
Zuhra’s Joy and Baba’s Fear
Mama stood up and sat beside me, comforting me and telling me to stop crying because everything happens by Allah’s will.
Baba said, “Saratu, do not rush too much. Honestly, I am thinking about how I will allow Zuhra to leave us and travel to a far place for school. Even though Alhaji Kabir said everything will be done for her and that we will not need to spend even a kobo, I still feel worried about sending my daughter away to a university, a place where there is no one to stop you and no one to control you.”
Mama softened her voice and said gently, “Haba, Mallam. We should thank Allah for giving our daughter this opportunity. We know Zuhra’s character. We have raised her well, and insha Allah, she will not disgrace us.”
I had been crying out of happiness, but when I heard Baba’s words, I stopped crying because I saw that the joy might turn into sadness. I knew Baba very well. He could easily refuse to let me go.
Baba said, “That is true, Saratu. Many people praise Zuhra’s character. But I fear the life of this world. And if Zuhra gets a suitor now, I have nothing with which to prepare her marriage because I do not have wealth.”
Mama said, “Insha Allah, Mallam, we will not have any problem.”
Baba said, “May Allah make it so. But let me think more about this journey. Traveling from Kano to Zaria is not a small matter.”
I continued crying because it felt as if I had seen something good and was about to lose it. In our house, when an elder was speaking, a child did not interrupt.
Baba went out to his cap-washing work. Mama and I became worried. I continued crying while Mama kept comforting me.
Mama Seeks Help
Two weeks passed after the paper was brought, but Baba said nothing more about it. As for me, I cried every day. At first, Mama comforted me, but later she began scolding me too, even though she herself was worried.
Mama went to the house of Alhaji Kabir, the chairman, where she usually did washing work. Baba also washed caps for Alhaji Kabir.
There, Mama waited for Hajiya Hadiza and spoke to her about my school matter. Mama explained everything that had happened.
Hajiya Hadiza said, “Insha Allah, I will speak to Alhaji so he can talk to Mallam and convince him to let you go to school. Nothing will happen to her, insha Allah. Sagir and the others are already studying at BUK, and they have even started lectures.”
Sagir was Alhaji Kabir’s son. He and Zuhra finished secondary school together, although he had attended a private school.
Hajiya Hadiza continued comforting Mama and told her to be patient. She assured her that if Alhaji spoke to Baba, Baba would likely agree.
When Mama returned home, I was at Islamiyya memorization class. When I came back, Mama told me what Hajiya Hadiza had said. I became worried that if we delayed too long, the university might refuse me because lectures had already started.
Mama said, “Alhaji Kabir will speak to your father about your school, insha Allah. We know he will agree.”
Then Mama began advising me. She told me to fear Allah wherever I found myself. She told me that if I did something wrong, people would insult them because of me. She reminded me to protect my dignity because I had no one like Allah, and I must focus on what took me there.
A Dalilin Ka Ne
Story and writing by Jamila Samaila Yusuf.
Kainuwa Writers Association.
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Mama continued advising me as she always did. After that, I went inside, removed my uniform, and prayed Maghrib.
Two days later, Alhaji Kabir called my father. When Baba went to him, Alhaji Kabir explained the importance of education in a way Baba could understand. With gentle words, advice, and patience, Alhaji Kabir convinced Baba until he finally agreed.
Alhaji Kabir told him that the government had sent some money for my school preparations and other needs, and that he would send everything. He said I would leave for school the following week.
Baba told him that there was no need to give him the money directly. Whatever needed to be bought for me should be bought.
After that, they said goodbye.
Baba Finally Agrees
After Maghrib prayer, Baba returned home. At that time, I was sitting in the compound on a mat, eating tuwo. He came in with greetings, and I answered him while welcoming him back.
Mama was praying at that time. Because the weather was hot, I brought a mat for Baba and spread it for him. He sat down, and I welcomed him properly.
After Mama finished praying and completed her usual supplications, she welcomed Baba back and served him his own tuwo. I carried my bowl of tuwo and returned inside the room.
Before Baba opened the bowl of tuwo, he began speaking.
He said, “Allah has willed it. Zuhra will go to school. We will keep praying for her. May Allah protect her and grant her success.”
Mama said, “Alhamdulillah. Ameen, Ya Rabbi, Mallam. Honestly, I am happy. May Allah grant success.”
Baba explained everything to Mama about what he discussed with Alhaji Kabir concerning the money sent for my school preparations.
Mama said, “What you did is correct, Mallam, because the government placed the money in his care.”
From the moment I heard that discussion, I was filled with joy. I placed my bowl of tuwo aside because I could no longer eat due to happiness. I came out, performed ablution, prayed two raka’at, and asked Allah to protect me and grant me success.
Preparing for University
With the help of Alhaji Kabir, my registration was completed through one of his lecturer friends, who helped them with the process.
Hajiya Hadiza bought me long ready-made dresses, Ankara materials, lace, other fabrics, and hijab cloths. The fabrics were taken for sewing.
After one week, everything was ready.
Every day, Mama and Baba continued advising me. They told me to focus on what took me there and not follow bad people.
On Sunday, Alhaji Kabir sent me with his driver to school. The driver took me as far as the hostel gate. The lecturer who helped with my registration also helped me with accommodation and later sent me the room number.
With the help of some students who carried luggage, my belongings were taken into my room.
The room was very neat and comfortable. Everything was clean. There was a carpet inside, along with a toilet and bathroom. There were three beds, and some tea items were arranged on a small freezer.
I entered the room with greetings.
Inside were two young ladies who did not look much older than me. From their appearance, it was clear that they were twins because they looked so much alike.
About A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel
A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel begins with Zuhra, a poor but brilliant young girl whose education becomes the hope of her family. Her father fears sending her far away to university, while her mother believes the opportunity is a blessing from Allah.
This part of A Dalilin Ka Ne Book One Complete Hausa Novel explores poverty, parental fear, scholarship, government support, family advice, and the emotional beginning of Zuhra’s university journey at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.