“But my Mom is the person who gets on my nerves the most”, says a sister in a religious gathering. The statement was made after she was reminded of the virtues of treating parents kindly. It seems that sometimes when people become ‘religious’, ‘practicing’ or acquire more knowledge of the deen, they start
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[Surat Al-A’raf Series – Part 6] How to Beat Shaytan
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we began our journey into Surat Al-A’raf looking for productivity lessons. In Parts 3, 4, and 5, we began the story of Adam and Iblees. We now continue with Part 6 to get more productivity lessons. The last couple of lessons from Surat Al-A’raf were an “iman
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“The Productive Muslim” International Photography Competition
ProductiveMuslim.com in association with Ahlan Art is proud to present “The Productive Muslim International Photography Competition”. This creative initiative aims to utilize the art of photography to, not only inspire, educate and enlighten global viewers, but also challenge the stereotypical image of Muslims in the media. The online competition platform enables photographers to share their
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How Avoiding Gossip Boosts Productivity
After a long exhausting week at work, university or taking care of your kids at home, there is nothing better than grabbing a cup of tea or coffee with your friends. Whether you choose pastries, an eclair, a burger or kebab, nothing beats having some carefree time to catch up with your friends. It is unfortunate though, that gossiping
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4 Reasons To Ditch Your Chair Today
“Sitting is the new smoking”, they say! Latest research suggests that employees who spend their days sitting behind a desk are more likely to gain weight and inflict permanent damages to their bodies. If there is one thing you can change in your life that would immediately improve your health, it’s this: Sit less! The health
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Why We Don’t Take Advice Productively and How to Solve That
The issue of giving/taking advice can get a bit tricky sometimes. Consider the following real-life scenarios: 1. “This is difficult . I don’t know how I will do it any more”, I said to my husband after my 3rd cycle of chemotherapy. He replied,“You should thank Allah that this time chemo is not as bad
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