6 THINGS THAT ARE SINGNIFICANT TO THE HAUSA MARRIAGE

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.

                   A stunning Hausa bride.
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

       A group of men at a wedding fatihah.
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.

         Older women gather to advice and                           pray for the new bride.
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.

What IS WRONG WITH OUR YOUTHS?

The rate at which young people behaves this days is becoming increasingly alarming.
Our fathers have layed down some indisputable standards for the youths to follow
But it seems like their efforts has been rendered futile.
They have rebranded the culture and traditions our fathers fought for to be outdated and barbaric but so doing embracing westernization to it's fullness.
The attitude of most youths calls for urgent need for restructuring.
Even the Bible (the undisputed word of God) says "our young men shall dream dreams" but it seems like the dreams have turned into nightmares.
Where do we start correcting?
Is it the attitude?

Is it their appalling manner of dressing?

Is it the rate of laziness?
What do you think is the way out of this lackadaisical and stupid attitude?

The beautiful ones have been given birth to a long time ago.
Does it mean that they don't know that they  are the beautiful ones? My dear youths It doesn't matter whether you are ugly or not but what matters is that you carry world potential that will cause generational change in the whole world.
Frank Edwards sang a song "that thing wey you dy find for sokoto dy for your shokoto"
We should stop blaming the external factors in this case but rather take the blame upon ourselves and make Nigeria great.
#kessy.

Do we still have spirits (ghost)on earth

Do Spirits(Ghosts) Still Linger On Earth?

In your religion, do you believe that there are such things as ghosts?
But what is a ghost?
Although definitions vary, the most common one is that ghosts are the disembodied spirits of dead people that linger on earth.
According to tradition, ghosts are invisible but can permit humans to see them.
The Spirits
Our spirits are all real and though we cannot normally see a spirit separate from a body, they live in the world of spirits awaiting the resurrection when the body and the spirit will reunite to become an immortal soul never to face death again.
There are good and bad spirits.
Satan has a following of bad spirits who were cast out to earth life:
“ And there was war in heaven: Michael [who became Adam] and his angels fought against the dragon;.......And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. ”
They are the bad spirits that are still trying to prompt us to do evil.
Some may call these bad spirits, ghosts, but they are nothing to be afraid of if we follow Christ, because good has power over evil.
Are These Lingering Ghosts The Spirits Of Dead People?
The following questions should be considered when answering the above questions for ourselves.
*If a ghost is the spirit of a dead person, shouldn't a spirit appear unclothed after shedding his earthly body and its garments?
*Is one to conclude that pants, shirts, dresses contain spirits of their own that faithfully cling to the ghost of a person?
What Does the Bible Say About This?
God's Word, the Bible, is the foundation for understanding both the visible and invisible world because God is Lord of both the natural and the supernatural.
You could quickly notice that it never portrays souls as lingering after death. (The immediate destination of heaven or hell rules out that idea. Luke 16:22–23, Luke 23:43, and 2 Corinthians 5:8.)
However,the Scripture affirms the existence of immaterial spirits. Mark 5:2–15 details Jesus's encounter with a man indwelt by a multitude of unclean spirits.
Christ ordered them out but permitted them to enter a herd of swine.
These aren't ghosts; they're demons fallen angels governed by Satan ( Matthew 12:22–28).
But why would demons want to deceive the living by impersonating the dead?
As servants of Satan and enemies of God, they would have every reason to cast doubt on God's Word and its warnings about future judgment.
Getting people to believe in ghosts automatically forces them to reject key Bible verses (see Hebrews 9:27).
Conclusion
No evidence has produced a single fact that should sway a Christian into believing that the spirits of deceased people can loiter on earth.
The only conclusion is that ghosts are either imaginations, or else they are demons.
Do you believe in ghosts?

5 WAYS TO MAKE CHEAP CLOTHES LOOK EXPENSIVE

Even if you are on a budget or short on cash, these 5 simple fashion tips will leave you looking more expensive instantly.
1. Make sure your clothes are properly tailored.
As simple as this tip may seem, it is easy for one to get carried away with fashion trends and whatnot, and end up wearing ill-fitting clothes. Having a tailor fit your clothes to your perfect size goes a long way of making your clothes look more expensive. This is not primary school where parents bought clothes a size bigger when their kids were growing too fast.

2. Change the fasteners.
Fasteners like buttons and zippers can change the look of your clothes. The devil is in the details. Plastic buttons are super cheap, and guess how they make clothes look. Exactly. Get richer-looking buttons or zippers (that won’t pop open without warning). Your tailor or dry cleaner can help you change them.

3. If you see the flaw, chances are that others see it too.
That “little” crease or stain or tear that you pretend is not there is bad. You see it; others see it. Try to make sure your pieces look new. The only piece of clothing that is allowed to look distressed are your ripped jeans. Make sure your clothes are freshly ironed or steamed too.
4. Invest in expensive, timeless pieces.
There is just something about structural, gilded extras — whether a bag or jewelry or both — that make you look like you stepped out of the pages of a magazine. You may be wearing the most basic white tee with jeans, but your statement watch or strong metal bracelet for instance will stand out and make the whole look seem more expensive to people. Invest in attention-grabbing trend items that will become the focus of your outfit.
5. Keep it simple.
You know the saying that “more is less, and less is more”. This should apply to the clothes you wear. Expensive clothes are mostly simple and well put together. One strong colour from top to bottom not only elongates and slims your figure, it also makes your clothes look thoughtfully well-put together.