Category Archives: Faith

How Do You Make Sure That Your Love Interest Is Not a Munafiq? — Hayati Magazine | EN

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Papatia

Bismillah, You will prepare for marriage by gathering all the right ingredients according to you, but some things will still surprise you along the way. For that reason, let’s make sure that faith is not that blind spot because marriage … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Have a More Meaningful Experience with The Quran During Ramadan — Hayati Magazine | EN

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Papatia

Bismillah, There is no telling that reading the Quran is healing and purifies the soul. Here is three ways you can connect better with the Quran daily and especially during the Sultan of hijri months. 1. Niyyah Make a realistic … Continue reading →

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Eid Mubarak!

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Eid mubarak dear ummah! May Allah accept from us and you, aameen! ^_^ The evidence is overwhelming subhan’Allah but if you started late you still continue to fast. We have three days to celebrate eid for that reason … Continue reading →

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The Good Deeds App

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on Abu Zaynah:
Looking for a unique project to donate to this Ramadan? Then why not consider #TheGoodDeedsApp. Help us to develop an app to help you carry out good deeds on the go – and get rewarded…

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#RamadanReadathon 2019 – Non Fiction Books Recommendation

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Tsundoku Chronicles:
Ramadan is fast approaching and that means it’s also time for the Ramadan Readathon! I love taking part and Nadia does such a wonderful job hosting it every year! For this years readathon there…

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In The Footsteps of Khadijah al-Kubra (RA) — A Guide to Muslim Women and Mompreneurs

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Papatia

Khadijah al-Kubra رضي الله عنها born Khadijah bint Khuwalid was a modest, noble woman, business savvy female, single mother who became the first companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. A woman who received salams from al-Khaliq is engrossing and intriguing, at least to … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi Facing The Music On Rohingya Genocide — The Human Lens

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Papatia

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi that was once hailed for being the brave freedom fighter that stood against her country’s strong military junta enjoyed the privilege of being an apple of the eye for the west world. … Continue reading →

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Review—Communicating with Allah by Bassem Saeh

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Papatia
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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Where Are Muslim Women Spaces Part II

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part II by Papatia Feauxzar Bismillah. Our beloved Prophet (sallallahu aleihi wassalam) said, “If the wife of any one of you seeks permission to go to the Mosque, he may not prevent her.” (Sahih…

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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Where Are Muslim Women Spaces in Mosques?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part I Written by Saadia Haq The theme for this collab is much closer to heart as it voices the issues focusing on the Muslim women’s role and participation in religious institutions and specifically…

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Eid Mubarak!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Papatia
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Believe – A Journal Review

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Summary: …a raw list…of list of the rules, obligations, guidelines, regulations, orders, directives, instructions (or however you’d like to perceive them) derived from the 114 chapters, 6,236 verses and 77,449 words in the Quran –…

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Poems by Stoori Khan – A Review

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, Be Like A Shining Star by Stoori I have been meaning to read the Quran for a few days now and yesterday I only managed to read a page in Arabic. Alhamdullilah ala kulli haal. But this morning … Continue reading →

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Check out this book! I contributed :) alhamdullilah. Launching today in South Africa!!!

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Papatia

You can buy it on Amazon here : https://www.amazon.com/Saffron-Collection-Personal-Narratives-Muslim/dp/0639918727 via Family and Women To watch or listen the book launch select the YouTube or Souncloud links below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF05o7iNO4Y&feature=youtu.be (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJGkaxaJGjk  (Part 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttApqAYOyg8 (Part 3) *** https://soundcloud.com/ilovezacom/saffron-book-launch-joburg-theatre-johannesburg-part-1 https://soundcloud.com/ilovezacom/saffron-book-launch-joburg-theatre-johannesburg-part-2 https://soundcloud.com/ilovezacom/saffron-book-launch-joburg-theatre-johannesburg-part-3   … Continue reading →

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Review—The New Muslim’s Field Guide by Theresa Corbin and Kaighla Um Dayo

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Papatia
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Review of ‘Muslim Girl-Growing Up – A Guide To Puberty’

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Summary: “How can I prepare her for this new phase? I wanted to find a resource that can explain the details of this special stage while also integrating the important aspects of it from the…

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How Do You Become A Bestseller Author?

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! This question is always on writers and authors’ minds. Today I want to tackle the subject and be blunt about it. So how can a writer achieve such a goal? You can offer your book for free to … Continue reading →

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The New Muslim’s Field Guide

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on islamwich:
For Immediate Release The New Muslim’s Field Guide Publication Date: 2/1/18 From the minds behind islamwich comes a new and greatly anticipated book for converts to Islam:  The New Muslim’s Field Guide Available on Amazon today, The New…

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Beloveds & Disagreeing Beloveds

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum dear bloggers, Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu aleihi wassalam) said: “Souls are like crowds which gather together. The ones who met before get along well. The ones who did not meet before, cannot get along very well and separate.” (Bukhari, Anbiya, … Continue reading →

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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: A Tribute To Great Muslim Women Leaders

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part I, Written by Saadia Haq of The Human Lens  A topic close to our hearts, the existing cultural baggage in Islamic communities make it difficult for many within and outside the realm of…

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