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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by GeneralOjukwu: 7:15pm On Aug 25, 2017
You forgot Burantashi

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by dustar: 7:15pm On Aug 25, 2017
MurderEnglish:
I am just like Hausa girls.The can fine very much. It is good to knew how to married from their place.
[color=#990000][/color]Haba Bros!!!

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Nobody: 7:16pm On Aug 25, 2017
Dutchey:
hmmm...yoruba rocks marriage better



lipsrsealed
Indeed they rocks it better.
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Uyi168: 7:16pm On Aug 25, 2017
RIPEnglish:
I can't marriage a Muslim, no way
Not all hausa are muslim
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by xboyelyusuf(m): 7:17pm On Aug 25, 2017
RIPEnglish:
I can't marriage a Muslim, no way
Learn to speak English first b4 we consider your hate speech

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by pezeji(m): 7:18pm On Aug 25, 2017
Thanks for educating my empty head on this
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Uyi168: 7:18pm On Aug 25, 2017
wendyberry:
my first fp

I dedicate this to all Hausa people and Fulani out there and to my efik people I love una die

#proudly calabar boi #oneNigeria
..that weed,whats the brand?

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by zealot4me(f): 7:19pm On Aug 25, 2017
Mynd44:
All these and you left out the almighty Kayan Mata? shocked

shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked


That part is done few months to the wedding, the friends of the bride or her sisters help her prepare the ( place ) some bride even go as far as traveling to a different state sometimes maiduguri or kano where they have experts in prepararing the almighty place.

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Siddeek: 7:20pm On Aug 25, 2017
Me na Yoruba geh I wan marry
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Wadasco(m): 7:24pm On Aug 25, 2017
There are two misspell on fact numbes 1 and 3; numbes is Nagani Ina So, then Kayan gaisuwa number 3.
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by julioralph(m): 7:26pm On Aug 25, 2017
zealot4me:




Thats the fulani tradition and i dont think they practice it anymore

slyd90:


lol thats the fulanis

Aii thanks guys smiley

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Wadasco(m): 7:31pm On Aug 25, 2017
wendyberry:
Hausa is a major tribe in northern Nigeria. Although the main language spoken by people living in that part of the country is Hausa, other languages exist. The Hausa culture itself strikes many people as being interesting.

Marriage ceremony in Hausa land is a major highlight that would help many understand the culture and see its uniqueness when compared to the other tribes in Nigeria.

Hausa traditional marriage is based on Islamic rites. When compared to marriages in Igbo and Yoruba land, it is less expensive and dramatic. The processes of Hausa marriage could be broken into the following six processes:

1. Na gani ina

Like most marriages in Nigeria, the first step is seeking the consent of the parents of the bride after the groom or his family has made their choice. This is often referred to as ‘Na gani ina’ which means what I see. The parents of the bride on the other hand starts planning and make moves to investigate the family of the man that has shown interest in their daughter.

The research done by the family of the bride is to find out the key things considered important to them. Most families check the religious beliefs of the groom to be, family background, qualification, moral and ethics.


2. Friendship between the couple

Upon being satisfied with the findings made, the groom is then allowed to see the bride briefly. This is to help them know each other a little.

The family discourages them from having any form of physical contact or courting. If the bride to-be is in agreement with the whole marriage proposal, then the parents of the man make the move to formally ask for the girl’s hand in marriage.

Although, this method may be slightly different for all the tribes in that part of the country, it is presumed to be the most common.

3. Kanya Zance and Gaisuwais

The family of the groom goes to the bride’s family bearing gift items like Kolanut, sweets and other things. The groom’s family also provides what is called Kayan Zance. The items include fabrics, cosmetic products, perfumes, underwears, scarves, shoes and money. When these items are accepted and the negotiation for bride price begins, Gaisuwais is said to have taken place.



4. Rubu Dinar

The bride price is most times set to be low so that the blessings that will be gotten from the union may be more. The minimum payment is referred to as Rubu Dinar; this is a quarter kilogram of gold piece. The groom’s family can however pay more if they are financially buoyant.

5. Sadaki and Sarana

The term Sadaki means dowry, the moment it is paid, the bride belongs to the groom. After this, the wedding date is agreed upon by both families. Setting of the wedding date is called Sarana.

In most cases, the groom’s family makes provision for the house which the couple would live in. However, it is the responsibility of the bride’s family to furnish the house. Special attention is paid to the bride’s kitchen, living room and bedroom.




6. Fatihah, Kunshi and Walimah

The wedding day is called Fatihah; the families of the couple would be present while the bride herself would be made to go through Kunshi. During the wedding Fatihah which comes under the Daurin Aure, vows are being made with prayers made for the couple.


This is more or less a bridal shower which prepares the bride for her new role as a wife. The bride is being taught various things that may be considered helpful in her new home. While at it, various perfumes are being rubbed on the bride while Henna is applied on her hands and feet.

After these events, the wedding reception which is called Walimah takes place. Guests present at the wedding are being entertained with various foods and drinks. At the end of the day, the bride is being led to her husband’s house. This is referred to as Kai Amariya. The bride is being prayed for before she takes her leave.




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you have to shared more light on facts 5,6 you have to explain more, they are all talking about the samething
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by oladele00(m): 7:31pm On Aug 25, 2017
I like Hausa girls mainly for there yanshing strength.. There girls sabi the thing die. Am even yanshing one here..... I Cant marry them sha. byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by oladele00(m): 7:31pm On Aug 25, 2017
I like Hausa girls mainly for there yanshing skills... There girls sabi the thing die. Am even yanshing one here..... I Cant marry them sha. byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by amnesty7: 7:35pm On Aug 25, 2017
wendyberry:
Hausa is a major tribe in northern Nigeria. Although the main language spoken by people living in that part of the country is Hausa, other languages exist. The Hausa culture itself strikes many people as being interesting.

Marriage ceremony in Hausa land is a major highlight that would help many understand the culture and see its uniqueness when compared to the other tribes in Nigeria.

Hausa traditional marriage is based on Islamic rites. When compared to marriages in Igbo and Yoruba land, it is less expensive and dramatic. The processes of Hausa marriage could be broken into the following six processes:

1. Na gani ina

Like most marriages in Nigeria, the first step is seeking the consent of the parents of the bride after the groom or his family has made their choice. This is often referred to as ‘Na gani ina’ which means what I see. The parents of the bride on the other hand starts planning and make moves to investigate the family of the man that has shown interest in their daughter.

The research done by the family of the bride is to find out the key things considered important to them. Most families check the religious beliefs of the groom to be, family background, qualification, moral and ethics.


2. Friendship between the couple

Upon being satisfied with the findings made, the groom is then allowed to see the bride briefly. This is to help them know each other a little.

The family discourages them from having any form of physical contact or courting. If the bride to-be is in agreement with the whole marriage proposal, then the parents of the man make the move to formally ask for the girl’s hand in marriage.

Although, this method may be slightly different for all the tribes in that part of the country, it is presumed to be the most common.

3. Kanya Zance and Gaisuwais

The family of the groom goes to the bride’s family bearing gift items like Kolanut, sweets and other things. The groom’s family also provides what is called Kayan Zance. The items include fabrics, cosmetic products, perfumes, underwears, scarves, shoes and money. When these items are accepted and the negotiation for bride price begins, Gaisuwais is said to have taken place.



4. Rubu Dinar

The bride price is most times set to be low so that the blessings that will be gotten from the union may be more. The minimum payment is referred to as Rubu Dinar; this is a quarter kilogram of gold piece. The groom’s family can however pay more if they are financially buoyant.

5. Sadaki and Sarana

The term Sadaki means dowry, the moment it is paid, the bride belongs to the groom. After this, the wedding date is agreed upon by both families. Setting of the wedding date is called Sarana.

In most cases, the groom’s family makes provision for the house which the couple would live in. However, it is the responsibility of the bride’s family to furnish the house. Special attention is paid to the bride’s kitchen, living room and bedroom.




6. Fatihah, Kunshi and Walimah

The wedding day is called Fatihah; the families of the couple would be present while the bride herself would be made to go through Kunshi. During the wedding Fatihah which comes under the Daurin Aure, vows are being made with prayers made for the couple.


This is more or less a bridal shower which prepares the bride for her new role as a wife. The bride is being taught various things that may be considered helpful in her new home. While at it, various perfumes are being rubbed on the bride while Henna is applied on her hands and feet.

After these events, the wedding reception which is called Walimah takes place. Guests present at the wedding are being entertained with various foods and drinks. At the end of the day, the bride is being led to her husband’s house. This is referred to as Kai Amariya. The bride is being prayed for before she takes her leave.


OP you tried but some parts of your submission are misleading.
There are areas I won't delve into but the following points must be noted:
1. Nagani ina SO instead of "Nagani ina.." which means 'I saw (the girl) and I am interested' not 'what I see' as you said.

3. Gaisuwa not Gaisuwais

5. Since Hausa weddings are essentially guided by Islam, payment of dowry alone NEVER makes a girl to belong to anyone. Dowry , Seegha (the verbal exchange of agreement between the groom or his representative and the bride's waliy or guardian), in presence of Witnesses (the invitees) must all be combined . This is what is erroneously called FATIHA as in your No. 6.

Thank you.
.

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Nobody: 7:35pm On Aug 25, 2017
zealot4me:



That part is done few months to the wedding, the friends of the bride or her sisters help her prepare the ( place ) some bride even go as far as traveling to a different state sometimes maiduguri or kano where they have experts in prepararing the almighty place.


So daman haka abun yake, Nawa oh

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by roqrules04(m): 7:36pm On Aug 25, 2017
My days in Kano was not bad at all.. Hausa meals are kinda nice though.
I can still remember:

'Miyan Kuka + Tuwo Shinkafa
Dan malele
Waina
Miyan Taushe
Tuwo masara grin grin grin grin

My spellings might be wrong sha

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by oladele00(m): 7:38pm On Aug 25, 2017
hamzeiy:

in as much as this topic was meant to appreciate the tradition of the hausa people and has no relation to muslims or islam, i am forced to reply you thus
..who wants to marry a christain with a fuvking smelly p.uzy..
anyways what does one xpect from people that dont use WATER to cleanse themselves from filths of urine,orgasm,intercourse,"sshit",wet dreams and so on..i will slaughter my child with a spoon than to see her marry a filthy being like you.
See who is talking abt smelling pussy. Na north I dey right now and I don almost yansh all una babe finish. I dey use what I tagged cut-head- pattern. It means u are looking the other way wen u dey yansh babe. My broda, no be here una babe dey smell. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ..
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by badera: 7:43pm On Aug 25, 2017
What is hausaland.. hausa fulani are from. Niger republic
There was farming in Niger republic and about 7 million moved to Nigeria in the 1970

https://youtube.com/v/yhyClGVEzR0
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by zealot4me(f): 7:44pm On Aug 25, 2017
NorthSide:



So daman haka abun yake, Nawa oh

Dama baka sani ba? smiley
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by zealot4me(f): 7:48pm On Aug 25, 2017
oladele00:
I like Hausa girls mainly for there yanshing skills... There girls sabi the thing die. Am even yanshing one here..... I Cant marry them sha. byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee




I can bet u are lying which part of the north are you ?

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Nobody: 7:56pm On Aug 25, 2017
zealot4me:

Dama baka sani ba? smiley
Eh mana but yau na sani smiley (all thanks to you wink )
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by EazyMoh(m): 7:59pm On Aug 25, 2017
wendyberry:
my first fp


I dedicate this to all Hausa people and Fulani out there
and to my efik people I love una die


#proudly calabar boi
#oneNigeria
Kudos OP you try putting this together as a non-Hausa person.
Though there are some corrections like "Na gani ina so" which literally translates to "I saw and I like (the bride to be)"
Rub'u Dinar is also a teem to describe minimum "sadaki" which is the dowry and it's mostly given during exchange of vows on the wedding day.
And so on... I wish you sought contribution from Hausawa before you conclude.
All the nice thread. We appreciate it.
OS my wedding coming soon.

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Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Youngzedd(m): 8:04pm On Aug 25, 2017
What about the flogging of the groom?? ?
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Romanciella(f): 8:06pm On Aug 25, 2017
hamzeiy:

in as much as this topic was meant to appreciate the tradition of the hausa people and has no relation to muslims or islam, i am forced to reply you thus
..who wants to marry a christain with a fuvking smelly p.uzy..
anyways what does one xpect from people that dont use WATER to cleanse themselves from filths of urine,orgasm,intercourse,"sshit",wet dreams and so on..i will slaughter my child with a spoon than to see her marry a filthy being like you.
well said
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by amnesty7: 8:11pm On Aug 25, 2017
oladele00:
See who is talking abt smelling pussy. Na north I dey right now and I don almost yansh all una babe finish. I dey use what I tagged cut-head- pattern. It means u are looking the other way wen u dey yansh babe. My broda, no be here una babe dey smell. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ..
Who dash monkey banana?!
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Topmaike007(m): 8:14pm On Aug 25, 2017
and what abt d cane aspect,i taught dem dey always flog the groom to know hw far grin
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by Nobody: 8:19pm On Aug 25, 2017
wendyberry:
Hausa is a major tribe in northern Nigeria. Although the main language spoken by people living in that part of the country is Hausa, other languages exist. The Hausa culture itself strikes many people as being interesting.

Marriage ceremony in Hausa land is a major highlight that would help many understand the culture and see its uniqueness when compared to the other tribes in Nigeria.

Hausa traditional marriage is based on Islamic rites. When compared to marriages in Igbo and Yoruba land, it is less expensive and dramatic. The processes of Hausa marriage could be broken into the following six processes:

1. Na gani ina

Like most marriages in Nigeria, the first step is seeking the consent of the parents of the bride after the groom or his family has made their choice. This is often referred to as ‘Na gani ina’ which means what I see. The parents of the bride on the other hand starts planning and make moves to investigate the family of the man that has shown interest in their daughter.

The research done by the family of the bride is to find out the key things considered important to them. Most families check the religious beliefs of the groom to be, family background, qualification, moral and ethics.


2. Friendship between the couple

Upon being satisfied with the findings made, the groom is then allowed to see the bride briefly. This is to help them know each other a little.

The family discourages them from having any form of physical contact or courting. If the bride to-be is in agreement with the whole marriage proposal, then the parents of the man make the move to formally ask for the girl’s hand in marriage.

Although, this method may be slightly different for all the tribes in that part of the country, it is presumed to be the most common.

3. Kanya Zance and Gaisuwais

The family of the groom goes to the bride’s family bearing gift items like Kolanut, sweets and other things. The groom’s family also provides what is called Kayan Zance. The items include fabrics, cosmetic products, perfumes, underwears, scarves, shoes and money. When these items are accepted and the negotiation for bride price begins, Gaisuwais is said to have taken place.



4. Rubu Dinar

The bride price is most times set to be low so that the blessings that will be gotten from the union may be more. The minimum payment is referred to as Rubu Dinar; this is a quarter kilogram of gold piece. The groom’s family can however pay more if they are financially buoyant.

5. Sadaki and Sarana

The term Sadaki means dowry, the moment it is paid, the bride belongs to the groom. After this, the wedding date is agreed upon by both families. Setting of the wedding date is called Sarana.

In most cases, the groom’s family makes provision for the house which the couple would live in. However, it is the responsibility of the bride’s family to furnish the house. Special attention is paid to the bride’s kitchen, living room and bedroom.




6. Fatihah, Kunshi and Walimah

The wedding day is called Fatihah; the families of the couple would be present while the bride herself would be made to go through Kunshi. During the wedding Fatihah which comes under the Daurin Aure, vows are being made with prayers made for the couple.


This is more or less a bridal shower which prepares the bride for her new role as a wife. The bride is being taught various things that may be considered helpful in her new home. While at it, various perfumes are being rubbed on the bride while Henna is applied on her hands and feet.

After these events, the wedding reception which is called Walimah takes place. Guests present at the wedding are being entertained with various foods and drinks. At the end of the day, the bride is being led to her husband’s house. This is referred to as Kai Amariya. The bride is being prayed for before she takes her leave.




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And so what?
Re: 6 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Marriage Process In Hausa Land by ibtz: 8:27pm On Aug 25, 2017
hamzeiy:

in as much as this topic was meant to appreciate the tradition of the hausa people and has no relation to muslims or islam, i am forced to reply you thus
..who wants to marry a christain with a fuvking smelly p.uzy..
anyways what does one xpect from people that dont use WATER to cleanse themselves from filths of urine,orgasm,intercourse,"sshit",wet dreams and so on..i will slaughter my child with a spoon than to see her marry a filthy being like you.
Dont do that, if he is insultive, just ignore or try make him change his mind.

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