Category Archives: women

Rabi-I Book Club Recommendations

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! Link: https://www.fofkys.com/post/rabi-i-book-club-recommendations *** Want to discuss books with us? Our Usual Book Club Questions Are: 1. What did you like most? 2. What gave you pause? 3. What didn’t you like? 4. What are your other thoughts? 5. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Former Working Mothers Returning to the Workforce or Thinking of Leaving the Workforce — Hayati Magazine | EN

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Papatia

Bismillah, In the early 2000s, I remember watching an episode of Desperate Housewives where the character of Lynette with the sharp business acumen quits corporate to become a stay-home mom because she is so in love. 43 more words Tips for … Continue reading →

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Muslimah Bloggers Awards 2019 – Time to get Nominating — Muslimah Bloggers

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Papatia

Alhamdulillah it is that time of year when we hold our annual awards. You can find a reminder of last years winners in our 2018 Muslimah Bloggers awards winner post. This year we have an amazing set of sponsors who … Continue reading →

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Written Versus Not Written Stuff: Sexual Violence in Warfare Part II

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part II Written by  Papatia Feauxzar  “And all married women (are forbidden) unto you save those (captives) whom your right hands possess.” (Quran 4:24) This Quranic verse has been misinterpreted for centuries. It doesn’t mean…

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Written Versus Not Written Stuff: Sexual Violence in Warfare

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part I, Written by Saadia Haq  Throughout history, we have observed the recurring pattern of sexual violence in warfare particularly mass rape, slavery and abuse of girls and women. Having said that, today’s collaboration…

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Your Son Can Be Your Diaby (Henna) Buddy Too

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Assalamu aleikum! In West Africa, Henna is often referred to as Diaby (Dee-ya-bee.) On the eve of eid, I looked forward to apply Diaby on my hands and feet even if I don’t have…

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Tips to Be and Stay A Happy Mother

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Papatia

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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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Cultural Barriers Impeding Muslim Women In Sports Part II

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part II Written By Papatia Feauxzar Bismillah, Islam has an egalitarian treatment when it addresses men and women. The quranic verses attest that both genders can do what the other gender does, yet the…

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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Cultural Barriers Impeding Muslim Women In Sports

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Part I, Written By Saadia Haq The world of sports is largely dominated by men, more often female sportspersons and women athletes face many challenges that hinder their progress and participation in the world…

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“Here With You” by Umm Afraz Muhammed — An Online Book Launch

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Papatia

Interviewer: Papatia Feauxzar at Fofky’s Interviewee: Umm Afraz Muhammed Here With You– An Interview with the Author Umm Afraz has authored several short books on self-help but today she is at our bookstore to discuss her debut novel Here With … Continue reading →

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The Tower’s Online Book Launch

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Papatia

The Tower — An Interview with the Author Shereen Malherbe’s second contemporary novel The Tower debuts this April 2019, and we’re excited to pick the author’s brain with the following interview. So let’s get to it insha’Allah. Q1- Shereen, have … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Papatia

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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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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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Opposing Education For Muslim Women and Girls Part II

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Collab Part II: By Papatia Feauxzar In part I, my co-author spoke to length about the miseducation of the Muslim woman when education has always been an Islamic right for both men and women.…

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Written Vs.Not Written Stuff: Opposing Education For Muslim Women and Girls

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Papatia

Originally posted on The Human Lens:
Collab Part I: By Saadia Haq? Education is crucial for human development and no one can deny its importance in today’s times. The realm of education not only helps communities to realise their full…

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A Video of Rumki Chowdhury’s Unveiled

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Papatia

Read more on YouTube here. Check out the press release.

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Muslim Mums in Business – Djarabi Kitabs Publishing and Fofky’s

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Papatia

Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
My Muslim Mums in Business series focus’s on inspirational Muslim women, who are balancing the art of motherhood along with running businesses. ? Please introduce yourself and your business. I go under the pen name of…

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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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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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