Do you ever get excited, so excited – and plan, imagine and delight in your Ramadan schedule? However, at the same time do you also feel a deep tug down in your heart, a throb, or a pull of self-doubt? Do you ever find that the time comes and you wish that the moon was
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Are You Slumped Out Yet? Here’s How to Master Your Mind in Ramadan – Part 2
You did it! Seriously, you should pat yourself on the back. Those first few days of fasting in Ramadan couldn’t have been easy (especially if you haven’t been introduced to the ‘Letting Go’ technique and had to fast the ‘old-fashioned’ way, oh dear Lord, then pat yourself twice!). Anyway, here we are closing in on
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12 Super Sunnahs to Revive This Ramadan for Major Rewards
Many of us struggle to make time in our schedules for maximum worship in Ramadan. Being busy with work and family can leave a person feeling disappointed for not finding enough time to develop spiritually. We may feel like we are not taking advantage of this blessed month, simply because of being overwhelmed with our
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How Faith Can Help You Strike Work-Life Balance: Qur’anic Inspiration for Self-Development
After dropping her daughter at the daycare, Sarah headed to her 8 AM meeting at the corporate’s headquarters. Her mind was scattered and pulled into different directions: the Qur’an recitation playing in her car with its beautiful rhythms; the missing sound of the Barista at Starbucks informing her that her favorite latte is ready; the
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How Fasting Can Make You More Disciplined in Your Career
As a hospital employee and owner of a writing business, I have respect for self-discipline, but I struggle with it. We all know how important it is to be self-disciplined, avoid distractions and focus on our career goals, but that can be easier said than done. Talent, a college education, and ambition are not enough
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Ramadan is Just the Beginning: How to Plan for Lasting Changes
If a Muslim continues to display positive changes after Ramadan, this is not only a possible sign that the fasting has been accepted, but also a sign that a new habit has been formed. During Ramadan, we are continuously doing our best to make positive changes. From the early hours of the morning as dawn
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