Hausa Language Writing As A Vehicle For Development Of Islamic Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
These are two types of writing in Hausa language. They are Ajamin Hausa and Hausar Boko. Ajamin Hausa is writing1 Hausa in Arabic scripts while Hausar Boko is the writing of Hausa in Roman script. The former started after the coming of Islam to Hausaland in the 13th century, while the later was introduced after the coming of the British Colonialists and Christian Missionaries to Nigeria at the end of the 19th century. This paper shall discuss the Hausa writings in Roman Scripts that deal with Islamic Studies disciplines. The paper mentions some of the literary works authored and translated by Hausa writers and the purpose they are meant to serve. The introduction of the paper gives a brief history of the Hausa people and the language they speak.
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Dr. Hamza A. Ainu
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