My Hausa Village (My Islamic Village)
$3.95
- Brand: Goodword Books
- Product Code: 10178
- Authors:
Luqman Nagy
- Year: 2005
- ISBN: 9788178981987
- Page: 24
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 8.5" x 5.8"
- Availability: 2-3 Days
Dear Children: This book is for you. In it you will read all about ‘Abd al-Khaliq’s beautiful village in Hausaland, Northern Nigeria. The Muslims of Giginya village are very hard working, creative people. You will learn many things about their interesting lives. ‘Abd al-Khaliq speaks the beautiful Hausa language which has a very rich oral tradition. The language is still full of hundreds of clever proverbs that enliven conversations. One such proverb is the following: Inuwar giginya na nesa ke sha. “Those farther away are most likely to enjoy the shade of a giginya [palm] tree.” Do you see the wisdom in this proverb?
