Category Archives: Daily Living

Tips to Be and Stay A Happy Mother

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

I recently picked a local magazine geared at parents in Dallas and an article by Christa Melnyk Hines caught my eye. She  is a journalist and the author of Confidentiality Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life. She lists … Continue reading →

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Welcome Sultan of the Months, O Ramadan! Ahlan wa Sahlan!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Assalamu aleikum! Ramadan Mubarak!   1441 AH is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/1441-AH-August-2019-2020/dp/1947148230 or  here.

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Ready for Ramadan 2019 : A Countdown and Review of Some Ramadan Books – III

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Assalamu aleikum! Check out two more books for #readyforramadan2019 below please. Summary: Eight-year-old Raza is too young to fast, but he longs for the delicious parathas the grown-ups eat before dawn. The aroma of…

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Hello Shaban!

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Assalamu aleikum! 1441 AH is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/1441-AH-August-2019-2020/dp/1947148230 or  here.  

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Thought-Provokers: North Dallas

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

Assalamu aleikum! Rejoice for they have been accepted in Jannah. On another note, please check an article where I was featured recently. Don’t call me haha! I don’t pick up my phone, lol! Wassalam, Papatia  

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Fofky’s Soap : An Easy Homemade Recipe

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

Assalamu aleikum! When we were children, the elders used to make this kind of soap called Kabakrou and we—the children—were charged to sell them in the neighborhood for 25 cents! The price has since increased to 50 cents these days. … Continue reading →

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Hello Rajab!

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

1441 AH is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/1441-AH-August-2019-2020/dp/1947148230 or  here.

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3 Books by Muslim Women to Inspire You in Marriage and Life

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Muslim women continue to unveil their true identities to the unbeknownst outside world which concluded what they are is simply oppressed and staid. Here are three poignant anthologies that work to dispel the prejudice, show the Muslim woman’s pride, reclaim … Continue reading →

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Review—Communicating with Allah by Bassem Saeh

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

Originally posted on Muslim Reads:
Once upon a time, Bassem Saeh was asked to speak at an event about prayer (salah). When the time came, he rushed up to the podium and hurriedly read a few verses and a couple…

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The Burden of Sexual Abuse

Posted on April 17, 2018 by
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BO and Covered Muslim Women

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

Bismillah, Body odor (BO) is something any human being has to deal with. Some deal with it better than others. As a result they smell pleasant compared to those who struggle with it or don’t even care about their unpleasant … Continue reading →

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