Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel
Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel is a lively Hausa family story mixed with French expressions, school life, family celebration, wealthy homes, newborn twins, and the bond between relatives. This English translation is prepared in clean WordPress HTML format for Hausa novel readers.
Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel English Translation
“Manane! Manane! Are you not going to wake up and get ready? Or do you want to be late for school?”
“Umma, we do not have lectures until nine o’clock today.”
“Even so, get up and prepare so that Samira will not come and meet you unready.”
“Okay, Umma. Let me get up.”
“Hmm, as if you truly mean it.”
She went out and closed the door behind her.
That was Hajiya Rahama, the mother of Manane and Yesmine.
As soon as Umma left, Manane pushed her legs out from the edge of the bed, stretched, and began saying words of remembrance. After that, she started murmuring to herself.
She said, “A person must always go to school, school, school. As if the education will not benefit her.”
She pushed her lips forward in protest.
Manane was a girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old. She was fair, beautiful, and had a long nose with small, well-shaped pink lips. Allah had blessed her with expressive eyes and plenty of hair. Though she had tied it with a ribbon, some soft curls still escaped around her forehead.
She was not too tall, and she was not short either. She was of average height.
Samira Arrives
While she was still sitting there, she heard the voice of her friend Samira greeting Umma.
Umma said, “Go inside and see whether she has woken up. I am tired of waking her.”
Immediately, Manane jumped up and ran into the bathroom.
After fifteen minutes, she came out and found Samira waiting for her.
She laughed because she knew she was at fault.
She said, “Sam baby, so you are already here?”
Samira replied, “Hmm, Manane, you never listen. But I will repay you. Look, you have almost made us late. Check the time. It is already 8:40. And today it is Malam Habib’s class.”
Manane said, “He will not stop us from entering.”
Samira replied, “Even so, hurry up and get ready so we can leave.”
“Okay.”
About ten minutes later, they came out and met Umma in the parlor watching TV.
As they were about to leave, Umma asked, “Will you not have breakfast?”
They replied, “No, we are late.”
Manane added, “Besides, ordinary breakfast does not satisfy me. But if I have chocolate and ice cream, then I have no problem.”
Umma said, “You should reduce how much sweet things you take, or at the end of the month you will come and start crying because of your period.”
They greeted her and left.
At the School Gate
Their driver stopped at the gate of the college, and they came down.
Truly, the college was beautiful. Even from the gate, it was clear that it was a school for children of wealthy families.
They entered the school, while the driver returned home.
News From the Hospital
About one hour after they left, Umma was sitting in the parlor watching a series on Zee Magic when her phone rang.
She picked it up and greeted the caller.
“Good morning, Hajiya Fatima. How are you?” she asked.
After listening to what was being said from the other side, her smile widened.
She said, “Safara has given birth to twins? Congratulations! May Allah preserve them. Which hospital are they in?”
She listened for a while, then said, “I hope you have informed Hajiya Aichatou? Okay, I am coming now too.”
When she arrived at the hospital, she met Hajiya Aichatou at the entrance of the room where Safara was.
They opened the door and entered.
Safara was there with Ya Adam, the son of Hajiya Fatima. Safara’s mother and elder sister were also present. The babies were being held by Muhsin and Muhsana, Adam’s younger siblings.
After greetings, they congratulated Safara.
Umma began teasing Ya Adam, saying that he should leave the room and allow Safara to rest. He only kept laughing and scratching his head shyly.
Manane Hears the Good News
When Manane returned home, she entered the parlor and began calling, “Umma! Umma! I am back.”
An elderly house worker came out of the kitchen and said, “Welcome back, Manane.”
Manane replied, “Thank you, Baba.”
She sat down and asked, “Where is Umma?”
The woman replied, “Umma went to the hospital. Your aunt Safara has given birth to twins.”
Manane screamed with joy so loudly that even I was frightened.
She said, “Alhamdulillah! Congratulations to us!”
She even danced a little.
At that moment, Yesmine, Manane’s younger sister, came in. From her appearance, she too had returned from school because she was wearing the same type of uniform as Manane.
She entered the parlor with greetings and asked, “Yaya Manane, what is this happiness about?”
Manane said, “Haba, you do not know? Aunty Safara has given birth to twins. As for me, I am already planning a small party.”
Yesmine replied, “Honestly, twins are special.”
Right away, Manane called her friend Samira and informed her about the party.
Indeed, Manane and her friends behaved as if they were already grown women.
The Twins Are Named
After Maghrib prayer, Safara was discharged from the hospital. Ya Adam took his wife home directly, even though their house was still within the same neighborhood.
Safara asked him, “Have you informed the people in America?”
Ya Adam replied, “No. I have been calling since earlier, but the line has not been going through. Let me try again now.”
After one or two rings, the call was answered.
He greeted, “Assalamu Alaikum, brother. How are you?”
After listening to the person on the other side, he said, “We have received an addition to our family. Safara has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl.”
He listened again, then said, “Haba, in one month you will all be done? Alhamdulillah, Masha Allah. Study well so that you come out with good results, though I know you do not joke with your studies. They will hear, insha Allah. Greet your brother when he returns.”
They said goodbye, and he ended the call.
On the naming day, the twins were named after Adam’s grandparents: Alhaji Faycal and Hajiya Balkissa. They would be called Adnane and Afnane.
Truly, a lot of money was spent during the celebration, perhaps because they were the first grandchildren of the family line.
Manane and her friends even organized a small party. The relatives in America also sent three suitcases of clothes for the twins.
May Allah preserve them.
Zuriarmu: Our Family
Zuriarmu, meaning Our Family, was written by Aicha and Fasma.
The Shopping Plan
The next day after the naming ceremony was Sunday, so there was no school.
Manane and Yesmine returned from Islamiyya and told Umma that they wanted to go shopping.
Umma said, “As for me, I will not give you money to go and buy small unnecessary things. Wait until evening, then we will go together.”
Manane replied, “Umma, you will make us choose big things. Let us go and ask Mom to give us money.”
They quickly ran out before Umma could stop them.
When they arrived, they met Muhsana at the entrance.
Muhsana said, “I was even coming to your house. Mom said we should get ready now so the driver can take us shopping.”
Yesmine said, “I salute you. That is exactly what we came to ask.”
Manane said, “Alright, let us go and get ready. Greet Mom and tell her that when we finish getting ready, we will come back.”
When they returned home, each of them went to her room to prepare.
After thirty minutes, they came out and headed to Muhsana’s house.
Manane and Mom
When they entered, they saw Mom watching TV. In front of her was a small plate filled with fruits, which she was eating.
They greeted her, and she answered warmly.
Suddenly, Manane lay down and placed her head on Mom’s lap, acting spoiled. Mom also pampered her.
Yesmine went upstairs to call Muhsana.
When they came down, they met a surprising scene. Manane was crying in a childish, spoiled way and lightly hitting her foot on the floor while saying, “No, I do not agree.”
They asked, “Mom, what did you do to Yaya Manane?”
Mom replied, “That is none of your business. It is between me and my daughter.”
Yesmine said, “By Allah, Mom, you are the one spoiling this girl.”
Mom gently comforted Manane and whispered something into her ear. After that, Manane stood up, and they left.
One Month Later: America
One month later, at a high school in America, a graduation ceremony was being held for specialist doctors.
The event gathered many important people in the country.
Among those present were Dad, Abba, and Daddy. Close to them were some young men who looked about twenty-five or twenty-six years old.
The strong resemblance between the young men and the older men made me move closer to observe them.
One of the young men looked more like Dad and Abba, though he was even more handsome. He was fair and very attractive. Even though he was sitting, his posture showed that he was tall.
He had a neat beard on his face, small pink lips, a long nose, and eyes that carried a powerful charm.
The young man beside him was also handsome, Masha Allah. He looked similar to him, though this one had a chocolate complexion and did not have a beard. He looked very much like Daddy.
I did not fully recover from my surprise until I heard their names being called among those receiving certificates.
When the name Ridwane Abdul Wahid Faycal was called, the fair young man stood up and received his certificate.
The other one also stood when Haidar Ismael was called.
Could they be the sons of Abba?
Ridwane studied women’s health, gynecology, while Haidar studied the heart, cardiology.
After the ceremony ended, Abba asked them whether they would travel home with them that day or if they still had something to do.
Haidar replied, “No, maybe the day after tomorrow, because we have a small celebration tomorrow with our friends.”
They said, “Okay. May Allah allow us to reach then.”
They answered, “Ameen.”
They escorted the elders to the airport before returning to their residence, full of happiness.
Back in Niger
She had just woken up from sleep. She bathed, dressed, and came out to the kitchen to look for breakfast.
She noticed the house workers moving up and down, cleaning and arranging everywhere.
She entered the kitchen and saw Umma cooking different dishes, placing one pot on the fire and removing another.
She moved closer and said, “Good morning, Umma. Why is everyone cleaning the house as if the president is coming today?”
Umma replied, “Someone even more important than the president is coming. My son is on his way. Doc Rid is coming.”
Immediately, her face changed. She pushed her lips forward like a spoiled child and said, “So Ya Rid is coming, and no one told me?”
Umma replied, “Be patient. I forgot. I thought you already knew. But if you want to show me your happiness, go and clean his section. The key is inside my wardrobe drawer.”
She happily said, “I will do it now, Umma.”
She left with small jumps of excitement.
After cleaning the room and washing the toilet, she returned to the kitchen. She met Umma, Yesmine, and Baba the house worker busy cooking.
She found a place to sit and began watching them.
About Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel
Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel begins with Manane, a lively and spoiled schoolgirl whose family life is filled with love, teasing, French expressions, and close family connections. The story introduces her home, her friends, and the joy surrounding the birth of twins in the family.
This part of Zuriarmu Book One Complete Hausa Novel also introduces Ridwane and Haidar, two successful young doctors graduating in America, and shows the excitement of the family as Ridwane prepares to return home. The story blends family pride, education, wealth, celebration, and the warmth of a large connected family.