Almajirai Ma Yaya Ne Part 1 Complete Hausa Novel.doc

A Day in the Life of Beggars
 
Larai and Barira, two women who survive through begging, reflect joyfully on the successful day they’ve had. They decide to return home before nightfall, satisfied with their gains and hopeful for future prosperity, dreaming of becoming “big Hajiyas.” With their children, they wait at the roadside for transport, filled with happiness.
 
Shattima's Struggles in Malan's House
 
Shattima, a young boy recently brought for Almajiranci (Qur'anic schooling), cries in the corner of Malan’s house after being given little food. Malan and his wife Zaliha are heartless and treat him like the other Almajiri boys, despite knowing his father paid them and gave food for his upkeep.
 
Nazeeru and Anas, older boys familiar with the environment, notice Shattima's sadness. Nazeeru, moved with pity, shares his food with Shattima and later becomes protective of him. The Malam and his wife decide to throw Shattima into the general mix of Almajiri boys, giving him minimal provisions and no special care. They rationalize this by claiming it will toughen him up and help him understand that he’s no longer a child of privilege.
 
Almajiri Brotherhood and Moral Conflict
 
From then on, Shattima joins Nazeeru and Anas in their daily struggle for survival. Nazeeru is calm, wise, and moral, while Anas is clever but pragmatic, sometimes choosing questionable means to earn money. They beg during the day and share their food at night.
 
Anas once gets involved with a man dealing in suspicious goods, which Nazeeru disapproves of, arguing that earning through unclean ways is not right. Anas, however, is more concerned with immediate survival. Nazeeru stands firm, emphasizing lessons from Islamic studies and the dignity of honest suffering.
 
Still, the three boys form a close bond, especially with Nazeeru taking it upon himself to teach Shattima Qur’anic recitation at night. Malan continues to be cruel to Shattima, often beating him for small mistakes.
 
Street Violence and a Kind Stranger
 
One day, a group of rough boys bully Nazeeru, accusing him of being selfish with food. They beat him until Shattima cries for help. Later, Sayyadi, a kind elder, comforts Nazeeru, advising him to be strong and defend himself. Anas vows to avenge the attack, though Nazeeru insists on peace.
 
In another household, Hajara is plaiting her daughter's hair when her husband arrives. They share a meal and hear a young Almajiri boy begging at their gate. While Baban Fadila gives him food, Hajara expresses distrust, recalling how some women fake illness through their children just to gain food from generous strangers. She narrates a past incident where a child beggar was caught acting under instruction from women hiding nearby.
 
She concludes that many families now send their children to beg even when they have enough, abusing the system and people's kindness. Baban Fadila agrees that this behavior is harmful and dangerous but reminds her that real Almajirai—who are far from their homes—deserve compassion, and helping the truly hungry still earns spiritual rewards.