Safara A Tabo Book Compelet

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SAFARA A TAƁO (JOURNEY IN A TOUCH)

FATIMA MUHAMMAD GURIN GUREENJOH

ADABI WRITERS ASSOCIATION PAID BOOK

NOTE: This book of mine titled SAFARA A TAƁO will touch upon an aspect that we often think is nothing at all. In this journey, we will understand that love is not just smiles alone; it is a test, marriage is an act of worship, and life is a lesson from Allah.

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Marriage is a great Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, the Messenger of Mercy, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). He indicated to us that he will take immense pride in our numerical growth through marriage on the Day of Judgment. Furthermore, marriage is an act of worship, yet it is not compulsory! Getting married will not automatically buy you a ticket to Paradise, nor will it inherently cast you into Hellfire; rather, it serves as a stepping stone that can either increase the rewards leading you to Paradise or become a destructive force that drags you into Hell. The true purpose and fulfillment of marriage lie in the Divine message of achieving love and tranquility so that religion is built, partners support one another in living a religious life, and worldly happiness is attained. Therefore, affection and compassion must exist within marriage because as people age, compassion replaces the initial romantic passion that was built from the start.

She expelled a very heavy breath, tightening her grip on the steering wheel of her car as she accelerated by an extra 30 kilometers, speeding wildly down the paved street in the city of Lagos. She could not say that Momma’s words did not sting her soul, but she had already made up her mind that no amount of talk could soften her stance or turn her resolve into dust like a worn-out tire. She would never marry in this world; no harsh word or sarcasm could ever provoke her toward MEN. Why do people marry? They say it is to prevent fornication, but she would not commit fornication, and therefore, she would not marry. Driven by her deep aversion to marriage, she had sat down to acquire complete knowledge from the book 'Al'ulamul uzzab Allazina afdhalul ilmu alal zawaj' (The Scholars Who Preferred Knowledge over Marriage) and read about thirty-seven scholars who returned to their Creator without ever marrying—among them the most famous figures in the realm of knowledge, such as Imam an-Nawawi and Ibn Taymiyyah.

Using this as her foundation, she cast the very word "marriage," let alone "love," far behind her. There was nothing she despised more right now than "Men!" She had even distanced herself from the sight of her own father, having spent more than two years without laying eyes on him or hearing his voice.

She cursed the word "Love," viewing it as a poison she had once tasted that left her utterly ruined. She believed one hundred percent that any effort invested in love would never bring one goodness, but would instead repay one with evil... Love has no fixed form, no loyalty; it is merely a human necessity because love cannot exist without a purpose. And purpose equals need—the moment that need is fulfilled, love shatters instantly, just like a porcelain cup hurled against the floor. Love is like a river; the moment you allow yourself to enter it, it can drown you or strip away every single blessing Allah has prepared for you in its wake.

She bit down hard on her lower lip, pressing the loud horn viciously against the front of the massive corporate building boldly inscribed with black letters: "MB MUSTAPHA AUTO MOBILE INDUSTRY LIMITED"

Two security guards in blue uniforms pushed the gate wide open. She drove right in and parked haphazardly wherever she could because she felt as though she were losing her breath. Her brain was completely disoriented, and the color of her eyes had changed drastically. She shoved the car door open, stepped out, and after taking two or three steps, felt dizziness threatening to knock her off her feet. She quickly braced herself against the car bumper, closing her eyes tightly while her chest heaved up and down.

"Madam! It looks like you didn't park properly..." She heard a voice speak to her.

Without lifting her head, she tossed the car keys angrily in the direction of the voice and snapped, "Then go ahead and fix it properly, mister know-it-all!"

The silence that followed for several long minutes made her look up. Their eyes locked, and they stared at each other for nearly ten seconds. His hands were buried inside his pockets, and he didn't move an inch while the keys lay scattered on the ground.

"You caused the mess, so you'll clean it up."

With extreme fury, she retorted, "If you care, fix it and forward the bill to the Design and Strategic Planning team. If you don't care, leave it right where you found it!"

With that, she turned and marched toward the entrance of the towering skyscraper, slipping inside. Through the glass facade, he watched her until she vanished into the elevator. He then shifted his gaze down to the keys, letting out an astonished, stunned smile as he muttered, "Unbelievable!"

(The narrative continues with the grand wedding preparations of the triplets—Amal, Hudah, and Hibbah—and the dramatic collapse of Hibbah's wedding after leaked controversial media photos surface, throwing the entire household and family into profound crisis and medical emergencies).

Summary

SAFARA A TAƁO by Fatima Muhammad Gurin (Gureenjoh) is a gripping contemporary Hausa novel that explores themes of love, trauma, family expectations, and the heavy consequences of scandal. The story centers around Hibbatullah (Hibbah), a young woman deeply disillusioned by romance and marriage. Influenced by her reading of historical scholars who chose celibacy over marriage, and harboring deep resentment toward men and romantic love, Hibbah adamantly refuses to marry.

The plot reaches a dramatic turning point during a massive triple wedding ceremony for Hibbah and her twin sister Hudah, along with their older sister Amal. Just as the wedding rites are underway, scandalous private photos of Hibbah leak across social media. Her groom, Mahmud, violently breaks off the wedding in public, leading to widespread humiliation for her influential father, Alhaji Mudassir Madaki, and causing her mother to collapse into a life-threatening medical emergency. As family tensions flare, accusations fly, and physical altercations break out among siblings, Hibbah is left utterly shattered, grappling with the wreckage of her choices, family disgrace, and broken relationships.

Description

Written in eloquent, emotionally charged prose characteristic of modern Hausa popular literature (littattafan soyayya), the novel blends romance, family drama, and moral introspection. It portrays the stark contrast between societal expectations of marriage and the deep-seated psychological scars that make individuals reject traditional institutions. The narrative structure moves swiftly between urban settings in Lagos and high-society domestic settings, capturing raw human emotions—from arrogance and defiance to profound grief, shock, and familial betrayal.

Analytics

• Genre: Contemporary Hausa Fiction / Domestic Drama / Romance (Littattafan Soyayya).
• Primary Themes: The disillusionment of love, the weight of public scandal, familial expectations, sibling loyalty versus betrayal, and the societal pressures surrounding marriage.
• Character Dynamics:
  • Hibbah: Stubborn, deeply traumatized by the concept of love, rebellious against societal norms, yet ultimately vulnerable to the devastating consequences of her past actions.
  • Hudah: Hibbah’s twin sister, balanced, loyal, and deeply empathetic, torn between defending her sister and weathering the storm of family wrath.
  • Alhaji Mudassir: A proud, influential politician whose status and emotional investment in Hibbah make her public disgrace doubly painful.
• Tone: Tense, dramatic, emotional, and moralistic.

Comments

• Strengths: The author successfully builds intense emotional suspense right from the opening chapters. The contrast between Hibbah’s intellectualized rejection of marriage and the sudden, explosive destruction of her life through leaked media creates a compelling narrative hook.
• Cultural Context: The novel provides a sharp lens into Northern Nigerian domestic life, elite family dynamics, social media's destructive power regarding personal privacy, and the rigid expectations placed on young women regarding marriage (Aure) and modesty.

Conclusions

SAFARA A TAƁO sets the stage for a deeply emotional exploration of redemption, forgiveness, and personal transformation. While the opening chapters establish a tragedy born of rebellion, pride, and societal judgment, the core message hints at the profound lessons life teaches through pain and repentance. It serves as both an entertaining drama and a cautionary tale about choices, trust, and the fragility of human reputation.

Keywords

Fatima Muhammad Gurin, Gureenjoh, Safara A Taɓo, Adabi Writers Association, Hausa Novels, Littattafan Soyayya, Family Drama, Nigerian Fiction.

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