Tag Archives: Counseling

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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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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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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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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Erotology, Islam, and More.

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Papatia

Assalamu aleikum! I just reviewed two books on Marriages, Erotology, and the Islamic Perspective. Please check them out on my website. Like A Garment  by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Read review here. and Illuminating the Performance by Historian Habeeb Akande Read … 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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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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