A Novel By

AN EPIC JOURNEY

of Faith

"Nana Aisha was miserable. She found herself trapped in an airport bus with her parents, en route to board a plane to Madinah, en route to Makkah, for the holy pilgrimage of Hajj. It wasn't her decision, and she didn't want to go."

A NOVEL

AN EPIC

JOURNEY

of Faith

HADIZA BAGUDU

The Story

A Journey of Transformation

Follow Nana Aisha, a reluctant pilgrim forced into the holy journey of Hajj by her wealthy father, Alhaji Kura. Trapped between her past addictions and an unwanted marriage, she boards a plane to Makkah with plans to escape. But fate has other designs.

On this sacred journey, she encounters Munir, a devoted orphan struggling to save his Islamic school; Alhaji Suleiman, a reformed criminal seeking redemption; and Malam Tanko, an elderly farmer praying for his family. Their paths intertwine in a story of faith, forgiveness, and the miraculous power of divine intervention.

Meet the Pilgrims

Characters

Nana Aisha

The Reluctant Pilgrim

A spoiled socialite struggling with drug addiction, forced into Hajj by her father. Her journey becomes one of unexpected transformation and love.

Munir

The Devoted Guardian

An orphan and Hafiz who memorized the Quran, fighting to save his adoptive father's Islamic school from being sold by jealous brothers.

Alhaji Suleiman

The Reformed Sinner

A former thief and fraudster who found redemption through honest labor, returning to Hajj to pray for forgiveness with his clean wealth.

Alhaji Kura

The Wealthy Father

One of Kano's wealthiest men, a philanthropist desperate to save his daughter from herself, learning that faith cannot be bought.

Malam Tanko

The Elderly Pilgrim

A 73-year-old farmer who saved for 40 years to perform Hajj, praying for his pregnant granddaughter and sick grandson-in-law.

Hajiya Safiya

The Struggling Wife

A mother of three fighting to save her marriage from her husband's family interference, finding strength in the holy cities.

The Journey

Chapters

From Kano to Makkah - A transformative pilgrimage

"Your wealth or social status hold no significance here. In the eyes of Allah, everyone is equal, and the most honorable among people is the one who is most God-fearing."

— Alhaji Babangida Bello Kura

About the Author

Hadiza Bagudu

A talented author holding a degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Microsoft Certified Professional. Residing in Abuja with her husband and two children, Hadiza crafts stories that explore the intersection of faith, culture, and human transformation.

"An Epic Journey of Faith" draws from the rich tapestry of Nigerian Muslim life, taking readers on a spiritual odyssey from the bustling streets of Kano to the sacred precincts of Makkah and Madinah.

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