Category Archives: Marriage

Single & Searching and The In-Law Factor — Hayati Magazine | EN

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Papatia

Bismillah, When searching for a spouse, the family one is marrying into should also be looked into. For instance, there is an adage in Africa that says, “If you don’t know the village, you will marry the witch.” Upon closely … Continue reading →

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Five Things To Check Before Wanting An Interracial Relationship — Hayati Magazine | EN

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Papatia

A man can be from East and his wife from West yet you will find love between them, this is a sign from signs of Allāh.— Imaam Muqbil Raḥimahullāh [فتاوى النكاح] Interracial Relationships are a blessing and a test from … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden Relationship: A Handbook on Love, Lust & Heartbreaks — A Review — Hayati Magazine

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Papatia

The Forbidden Relationship: A Handbook on Love, Lust & Heartbreaks by Mariam Yousaf is a self-help guide of 102 pages geared to any Muslim perusing the idea of dating the opposite sex outside of marriage. The book can also serve … Continue reading →

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I-Intimacy by Carekhalifah – A Marriage Counseling Book

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! I bought I-intimacy by  Ismail Shaikh back in May 2018, and I finally get a chance to share my brief thoughts with you. My version of I-Intimacy is a 293-page eBook with over easy-to-read 70 small chapters dealing with a … Continue reading →

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A Couple Tips

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Papatia

After the honeymoon phase passes, it’s hard at times to stay the hopeless romantics in a marriage. Some couples discover there are asexual. Other become obsessed with intimacy and many don’t even bother with it. It has become a chore … Continue reading →

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Miss Hayati: Is Bringing Up Past Arguments Healthy For A Marriage?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Papatia

Miss Hayati is a new BellaNaija Style series that explores the mysterious and the seemingly impenetrable world of young West African Muslim women. Headlined by four alternating writers: Fatima Togbe, Papatia Feauxzar, Maryam Salam and Ismath Lauriano, the goal is … Continue reading →

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Chains of Fear by Neymat Raboobee – A Review

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Papatia

Title: Chains of Fear Author: Neymat Raboobee Publisher: Tosh Publishing in South Africa Paperback Price : $10.10 on Amazon here Kindle Price :  $10.00 on Amazon here Summary: “I know I should be trusting Allah and I do, of course … Continue reading →

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A GUIDE TO ASEXUAL MUSLIM WOMEN

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Papatia

Bismillah, We marry for different reasons; looks, money, deen, romantic attraction, physical attraction, sexual attraction, etc. While there are good and bad consequences to each of our choices, it’s important to note that some of the choices we make such … Continue reading →

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Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work — Hayati Magazine

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, I stumbled on a manual I used during counseling class before I got married, and thought I would share some of the wisdom I learned in this class with you insha’Allah. They are based on John M. Gottman’s … Continue reading →

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Your Relationship Needs The A²

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, Please read my latest post at Hayati Magazine or here 🙂 insha’Allah. *** A good relationship needs The A² . What is The A²? It’s short for The Avenger and The Answerer. Nerdy right? I know! So, we … Continue reading →

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The White Elephant – A Review — Hayati Magazine

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Papatia

The White Elephant is a must read for anyone contemplating the idea of marriage or anyone going through a divorce. As the Love and Relationship Editor for Hayati Magazine, I try to counsel married and non-married folks on the institution … Continue reading →

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When Communication Is Not Enough — Hayati Magazine

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Papatia

Bismillah, Too much communication can ruin a relationship like no communication can. I shall explain later but for now I want to digress a bit. Often times, we strive to keep the line of communication open in our marriages but … Continue reading →

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What Do Women Want From You?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum, Here is  a little grain of salt… Read here… Wassalam, Papatya*

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LOVE IN RAMADHAN: MB POST DAY 24

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Papatia

~Ramadhan Day 24 Blog Post Featured on Muslimah Bloggers (MB)~ 30 days, 30 blog posts by Muslimah Bloggers. I’m up for Day 24 alhamdullilah . ‪#‎loveinramadhan‬ ! Check it out ☺️ Insha’Allah. Love in Ramadhan is a beautiful thing as … Continue reading →

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The Tone of the Top

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Papatia

Bismillah, The tone of the top is an accounting term which is very important to the viability of a company. It “defines management’s leadership and commitment towards openness, honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior. It is the most important component of … Continue reading →

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Why Arguments Don’t Necessarily Mean Doom For Your Relationship

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Papatia

Bismillah, They say that a relationship with no arguments is one with a LOT of secrets. It’s true to some extent. Arguments aren’t always a sign of doom for our marriages because sometimes they act like the therapy needed to … Continue reading →

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The Duties of the Son-in-Law

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Papatia

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Are You Realistic About What A Real Relationship Is About?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Papatia

Bismillah. Are you realistic about what a real relationship is about? You probably don’t know the answer so let me help you. A relationship isn’t supposed to be a nice breeze but why do many people think so? Nothing in life … Continue reading →

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Riding the Samoosa Express: Personal Narratives of Marriage and Beyond

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Papatia

Riding the Samoosa Express is a metaphor to refer to the process of courtship, love, marriage and beyond. It’s a well written tale sampling the diversity and the different faces the Indian Muslim women contributors experienced. These personal narratives range … Continue reading →

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The Broken Half- A Review

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Papatia

Sahar Abdulaziz is a resident of Pennsylvania. From her website, Sahar Abdulaziz graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology before going on to earn her master’s degree in health and wellness promotion and administration. Also holding a certification in community … Continue reading →

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