Haidar's Corner

It's the norm for His Highness' words to be twisted to suit his traducers' malcontent and malice. Just like the Sun does not refuse to shine because a dark cloud covers it, so also does Amir Muhammad Sanusi II not mind a hoot about the misguided and incoherent cacaphony of voices that are unknowingly trying to arrest their own shadows in futility. He needs neither their fruitless acquiescence or approbation nor does he fear any person's criticism of what he puts forth to do for he is forever in the care and trust of His Creator and seeks only the Almighty 's Guidance at all times. The cement of time will long be dried by the time they awake and find that He - the Heir of 'Tagwayen Masu' - has since left a trail of dust for them to grasp at while he continues his march into the waiting hands of hope's victory and destiny's promise. We can only pray that they are cured of their affliction. Long Live the Amir of Kano! Maje Amin 201702210027hrs

As proposals are being formalized by the Kano Emirate Council to address the problems that bedevil the marriage institution let there also be commensurate effort in tackling the issue of payment of Zakkat which is a Pillar of Islam and one of the key fundamental activities upon which societal stability within Muslim communities is supposed to be built upon. Many problems that we Muslims experience are due to the inequities that are being perpetuated by non-adherence to the Zakat institution. The rich need to start supporting the less-privledged to become independent through establishment of revolving-funds. They prefer to give insignificant amounts as 'free money' rather than setting up establishments and foundations that can sponsor education, provide jobs and create sustainability throughout the community. To address the incessant crises and challenges, our leaders must enforce Zakkat with equal effort as is applied to the Marriage law. As the Hausa say: Bikin Magaji, baya...

Knowledge is one of the most humbling phenomena in life. The more you go deeper they say, the more you realise its endless vastness and wonderous infinity! You realise how insignificantly naive you are to claim to be anything more than a lifelong novice who hopes that by the time he is leaving this world he would have luckily learnt the first letter of the alphabet of Knowledge! O Allah grant us beneficial Knowledge! Haidarwali 201703030458hrs

After the storm silence descends Its echo screaming and vividness blinding I wish there were more words They seem all swept away Is it all said and done Dusted and now mum; lips unmoving The unsaid weighs down like kilo-tons Release this bird we've chained Let escape the flutters Stop this chasm widening Sinking us to oblivion emotions overwhelm to that point we involuntarily break like the outpouring tears like the quickened heartbeat and the sigh let out to restore equilibrium and allow us move on. Haidarwali 201703031907hrs

I was alone, before you came along and now nothing is the same with the tick of the clock pounding in my ear deafeningly. I reach out my hand and grasp at air, even as invisible dust is blown away like the mirage on the road to the Promised Land. Hope. It barely keeps awake and like the gears on a pulley meshes to continue the rolling rhythm of routine. All semblance of color and melody are absent except for the memories that rekindle the heart's eagerness to return home. Haidarwali 201703061447hrs

The scribe's ink wets the slate as 'alkalami' pens the hallowed script. 'Littafai' layed neatly in the 'lounge', enough proof that learning is the preoccupation of this learned literate. 'Alif, Lam and Meem' have left there mark on many a sitting and the container of 'tawada' would not mind a refill. 'Buzun Malam' upon which the limbs repose holds many a memory of 'taqara' sessions. How many a 'dalibai' and have passed through the hands of my Honored Mallam? I wish I were there to 'gyara alkyabar Mallam! We pray to Allah to continue blessing the souls of our 'Mallamai!' Haidarwali 201703211210hrs KEY: 'alkalami': pen 'Littafai': Books 'Alif Lam and Meem': Three prominent consonants of the Arabic language somewhat equivalent to the letters A, L, M. They prominently feature at the start of several Chapters of the Holy Quran. 'tawada': ink 'Buzun Mallam': Th...

Yawwan qorafi akan rashin daidaituwar al'umma abu ne da ya yawwaita a kafafen yadda labarai da sashe-sashe na zantawa tsakanin jamma'a. Yawwan korafe-korafen ba shi ne abun ji ba. Hasali dai rashin samun mafita! Idan ka samu majalisu da aka hadu - ko a gidajenmu ko a waje - zaka tarar yawanci kuka kawai akeyi kuma karshe a bige da turawa 'gwamnati' ko 'shugabanni' laifi. Toh anan sai ka rasa wai su wadannan din da aka qaqabawa laifi su waye su! Ina ce ni da kai da ke da shi da ita ne? Shi gwamnati dai mutane ne ke hada shi sai ya zamto an rarraba muqamai. Hakanan shugabanci kuma abu ne da komai qanqantar wuri ake samu don haka yasa kaama daga iyali wanda za'a iya cewa shi ne tushen al'umma har zuwa kololuwa Shugabancin Qasa aka tanadar da tsari na shugabanci. To meyasa nayi wannan dogon bayani? Ba wani abu ba ne illa tabbatar da cewa gyaran da muke son gani a rayuwar mu dole mu ne zamu tabbatar dashi ba wai wani chan zamu jira ya zo ya kawo mafita ba...

Duk al'ummar da take son cigaba, dole ta fuskanci matsalolin da suke addabar ta kai tsaye ta hanyar zama 'tsintsiya madaurinki daya'! Cigaban al'umma yana samuwa ne a yayin da bangarori na al'ummar suka haddu wajen nemar ma kansu mafita. Dan haka dole mutane su hada kansu don a 'kai ga gachi'! Duk da taimakon 'kai-da-kai' yana da matukar wahala, dole haka za'a daure tunda 'sai an gwada, akan san na kwarai'! Wuyar ta dai a fara. TRANSLATION: It is universally acknowledged that society can only make progress when the constituent parts come together for common purpose. Today more than ever, communities must revive the 'spirit' of cooperation to tackle the challenges that face them. We cannot continue to complain and rue how things are falling apart while refusing to try to cooperate. As the well known example of broomstick being more effective when tied together, so also are people better able to tackle issues when they cooperat...

But I thought 'He', was fiery warrior Cowering at nothing; Avoiding show of 'weakness' 'Achilles' likely to render 'Him', putty in the hands of another... See! your talk of emotions is 'unmanly'! It goes against 'laws' of male propriety. Do you not see As Man enters 'His' house Having stayed away For the better part of every day He gruffly clears His throat Announcing His Lordly entrance Dressing His face with mask of sternness Belying what is beneath. He 'chews stones' So that 'masses' will not 'disrespect' Since 'respect' is reciprocal He gives sternness in equal measure. Thus we shall not allow 'Dilution' of manly purity With enticing allure of emotional display! We remain 'unemotional'! Haidarwali 201703231320hrs

Komai wataran wucewa zaiyi Babu abu madawwami Ko wahala ko jin dadi! Don haka dauki rayuwa da sauki Ka huta ma kanka tararradi Dama duniya shi Zuwa mukai zaman wucin gadi Chan 'Gidan' mukewa tanadi Muna ta kokarin yin guzuri Kafin lokaci yayi mu tattara mu tafi Ba wai neman 'duniya bai da amfani Bal, kar dai ya dauke mana hankali Mu zam tamkar 'bayi' a wurinshi Son zuciyarmu ya zam linzami Ya batar da mu a dokar daji Mas'tada'a shine saiti Dace shine a sami wadatar zuci Ba yabo, ba fallasar asiri Wannan shi zai kaimu ga gachi Allah Ya tabbatar mana da alkhairi! Haidarwali 201703241514hrs

Writing attempts to give permanence to humanity it seeks to hide our fragility, behind cloak of continuity, handing down our essences for perpetuity when pen touches paper it is like a reunion flow of thoughts is etched onto parched surface awaiting to be fed like dried earth eagerly expects the rains. . Haidarwali 201703300949hrs

I saw a meadow far off in the horizon lying in waiting fit for grazing; strolling; a sea of lush green beautifully contrasting the bluish sky with waves undulating grass on the field flailing clouds up above drifting both sleepy like a floating leaf swirling in the air free. Haidarwali 201703311935hrs

The ephemeral nature of life escapes us when we are busy living, but death periodically jolts us back to reality and everything loses its lustre. It is at such times we see that it is the seemingly small trivial things that are more important. Like the smiles, the hugs and the gestures of genuine care. Haidarwali Even though others may help us or obstruct us on the path to self-esteem, especially when we are young, no one can literally  give  us self-esteem. It must be generated from within. Haidarwali

Sneak peak: "The operatives of 'Operation Blitzkrieg' stealthily made their way into the left wing of the sprawling estate. Timing as well as precision were key in order to ensure that the conspirators do not slip through their hands once more. Having tracked the money across 3 continents, with 5 topclass secret agents of the Coalition either missing or assumed dead, what was at stake was far more than some paltry stash of a couple of a hundred of million dollars. Within this posh grounds lay the fate of not only the free world but the whole of humanity! A fresh bead of sweat broke across Ethan's face and as if reading his mind, Jack glanced at his two partners knowing that the same thought was what was in his comrades' minds. With this silent communication, Bond motioned for them to duck and remain low just as two sentries rounded the corner of the nearest building with each fondling an Uzi. Stay tuned... Coming soon to your screen. Haidarwali 20170415938hrs...

One day as I sat daydreaming, I saw myself as an ostrich. Not that one that buries its head in the sand thinking it has hidden its whole body, no! Mine was the newsmedia type that poaches other Ostriches' 'breaking' eggs. I had this long slender neck and as I strolled in the compound, I peaked into my neighbour's backyard. There and then I sighted him digging and as I looked closer and craned my neck, I realised I had caught him burying a dead corpse. And then, just like that I suddenly remembered the rotting corpse in my sitting room and I quickly forgot about my neighbour's and turned to hurriedly go back into my house. As I strode into the house (still as an ostrich), it was then I awoke from my reverie and the first thing I realised was the 'stench' in the room. Such a strange, strange incident... Haidarwali 201704150122hrs

Not everything is what it seems at times reality forcefully blinds and binds array of colors blend black becomes whiter I see façade of mirth blotting Pain's anguish appearances are kept like debtor’s collateral default is unacceptable else the Shylock comes calling amidst the chaos is needle in proverbial haystack and though I gag and mumble pindrop silence pervades the sage’s treadmill. Haidarwali 201704131543hrs

Smiles you see today Voices that echo and reverberate in the moment Will all dissipate Like smoke after a breeze's stampede You will cease. Haidarwali 201704071630hrs