Buzu Part 3 Complete Hausa Novel

They were all seated in a formal gathering, discussing matters. The Sultan said:

*"I am pleased to inform you that the royal gold company will enter into an agreement with the country of France regarding the gold and uranium we are mining. Therefore, I think we should send Imam Hammad and Omar to review the terms of the agreement.

"Here at home, we will also have a meeting regarding how to expand our camel trade to foreign countries. There is a need to introduce new methods to increase camel breeding and trading. I personally intend to attend this meeting along with Imam Asad and Zahradeen."*

Tafawa Maleek said:

"Please, Jalaludeen, don’t you feel our burden when you bring your selfish desires and pride before the public?"

Everyone looked up at Tafawa.

"You will send your son to handle the gold and uranium agreement, while you involve our children in camel affairs?"

Abdoulou Matawalle said:

"Tafawa, you should know what you are saying. You are speaking to the Sultan."

"I am not speaking to you; I am speaking to my brother," Tafawa said, cutting off Matawalle.

The Sultan smiled and said:

"There’s nothing to accuse, Tafawa. Hammad is your son, and to me, they all hold the same position."

"They do not hold the same position. Why did you not send Zahradeen? Why only him, a man who does not even have complete health?"

Imam Zahradeen said:

"Esteemed Tafawa, Hammad and I are equal. I only went to the Agadez kingdom to represent him; there was nothing else involved."

"Be quiet. How dare you speak while I am talking to your father? I am tired of this favoritism you show. You insist on placing your son on the Sultan’s throne by force, even though he is not deserving. He does not have a sound mind, and his health is weak. Look at his fingers—they have no signet ring. He has been married for years without a heir. How can you expect a blind man to lead one with sight? How can a man who cannot even stand on his own govern and represent the kingdom of Agadez in trade?"

In a sharp tone, the Emir of Agadez said:

"What language is this, Tafawa? Don’t forget whom you are speaking to. The Sultan does not care for your kingdom, and we can take measures against you. Isn’t Hammad also your son? And your daughter is married to him. Aren’t you supposed to look after him? His ring we can investigate, and birth is granted by Allah. This is not a reason to deny him any opportunity. Whether he has a child or not, if Allah wills that he rule Agadez, he will indeed rule."

The room fell silent.

Tafawa respectfully turned to the Sultan and said:

"I apologize, my leader, for raising my voice before the king."

Hammad looked at the Sultan seriously and said:

"Please allow me, I will step out for a moment."

The Sultan nodded, and Hammad got up and left. The Sultan’s heart seemed on fire, burned with worry and the sting of his brother’s words toward his son.

Imam Hammad went straight home, his heart heavy from the words Tafawa had spoken against him. He passed through his guest room, intending to sit alone. But he found Mahmoudu in the room.

He ignored him and found a place to sit, eyes fixed. Mahmoudu approached, noticing his intense gaze, and said:

"Imam, are you well?"

He remained silent for a moment, then said:

"Mahmoudu, I want to request that the Sultan remove me from all affairs related to governance. I do not wish to be involved."

Mahmoudu widened his eyes:

"Why? You know that is impossible. You have already reached the rank of Imam and you know what that entails."

"Remove me and replace me with someone else. I want to distance myself from this house, find peace, and live freely without anyone bothering me. This house feels like walking on fire. I have been humiliated for nothing, told to yield. Tafawa insults me simply because the Sultan sent me to France to represent the kingdom? One day, they will regret it."

"Mahmoudu," he thought, "even last time when you fled, it brought disaster."

He said aloud:

"Please be patient. Wherever you go, you cannot find peace until you return. Please, be patient."

He fell silent, closing his eyes.