Gudu Da Waiwaye Book 1 Hausa Novel Complete
When Maryam’s pregnancy was revealed to Suwaiba, Gaje’s own pregnancy seemed less significant. Despite her efforts to persuade Ruyayya to accept Maryam back, it was not destined to happen. What followed only deepened the animosity between them. Suwaiba gave birth to a son, Ahmad, while Gaje delivered a daughter, whom she named Binta after Ruyayya’s own daughter.
Gaje tried to ensure Ruyayya conceived Ahmad’s child, but her attempts failed, and Ahmad ultimately returned to Ruyayya’s care. Unable to cope with the loss of Ruyayya and Suwaiba’s favor, Gaje became consumed with jealousy. Despite her envy, she strived to make them happy, though they ignored her presence in the house.
This tension defined their relationship until Ilyasu married his third wife, Malam Rabi’u. Ilyasu later married Sailuba, who was still new in the household. Gaje, bitter and manipulative, began influencing Sailuba, sowing seeds of hatred against Ruyayya (Ayyah). Gradually, the discord spread, and Sailuba distanced herself from Ruyayya.
As the rift deepened, the animosity extended to their husbands, and soon the family dynamics began to unravel. Malam Rabi’u, realizing the growing turmoil, called a meeting with his four friends and their wives, including Marwanatu. The fallout from their wives’ scheming had left the men divided and estranged. Recognizing the mistakes, the men forgave their wives, but Iya Ladi demanded a drastic solution—remarriage.
Ilyasu quickly agreed to take another wife, while Yusha’u hesitated, reluctant to divorce Gaje despite the chaos she had caused. Iya Ladi insisted on remarriage, pressuring Yusha’u to comply within three years.
Shortly before the meeting, Ilyasu announced his decision to remarry a neighborhood girl, Zubaida. After the marriage, Gaje continued to incite Sailuba, but her manipulations eventually led to a fragile peace among Ilyasu’s wives. Over time, the family settled into a routine, and their children grew up while old age crept in for Malam Rabi’u. Despite his declining health, he remained active and self-reliant.
Meanwhile, Hamza, a hardworking and humble man, struggled to support his family without resorting to begging. Despite his meager resources, he prioritized his siblings’ education. He encouraged them to study the Bible and enrolled them in government Bible schools during the day, Islamiyya in the afternoon, and Allo classes at night. However, his siblings resisted his efforts, dismissing the value of Bible studies.
Life began to improve as Baba Hamza married off his daughters. Maryam was the first to wed, followed by Rahama, who married Ahmad, and then Raheenatu. Yusha’u also married Binta, but shortly after the wedding, he declared his intention to take another wife.
This decision created tension, especially with Mama Gaje, who opposed the idea and eventually left the house. The conflict escalated until Yusha’u divorced Gaje, despite her being seven months pregnant. After her departure, peace returned to the household, and the family resumed treating one another with respect.
Yusha’u’s new wife gave birth to a daughter a year later, whom they named Umm-Rumana.
Baba Hamza’s household stabilized over time. His only wife ensured their children pursued education, with each child completing at least three years of secondary school. Ahmad became the first in the family to graduate, marking a milestone in their journey toward progress and unity.
