What is light on the tongue but heavy on the Scale? Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah . “O You who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance” [33:41]. During the hustle and bustle of our frantic lives, the day seems to go by so quickly that it is not until a rare quiet moment late at
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Patience and Productivity During Times of Hardship
Sometimes in life, hardships befall us. It sometimes feels like difficulties add up on one another and the light at the end of the tunnel, is merely a mirage. So how do we maintain our productivity during times of tribulation? As Muslims, we should know that they are part of our life in the dunya and we
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You Are What You Watch
I want to share an important subject that has affected all of us in one way or another, and has negatively effected the productivity of the Muslim Ummah as a whole and individually. Something I have realized about time thieves (such as watching TV which is more harmful to the Iman than we think, notice
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[Ramadan Series] Creating a Habit of Fasting After Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan gives us tremendous opportunities to seek forgiveness and ask for Allah’s mercy. Special prayers and excess charity become a norm in many households. However, once Ramadan comes to an end, some people go back to their old ways of skipping a few prayers, or delaying them and committing sins without
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[Ramadan Series] Misconceptions About Zakat
Zakat – as the third pillar of Islam – is a fundamental part of completing a Muslim individual’s faith. A purification of one’s wealth through donating 2.5% from assets and savings to those who are in need is a form of worship integral to Islam. In the Quran, Allah states the concept of “Zakat” many
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[Ramadan Series] 10 Easy Tips to a Productive Eid!
We didn’t want to leave you hanging after Ramadan with no productivity tips, so here are 10 tips to have a Productive Eid! 1. TAKBIR! Keep reciting the Eid Takbir as much as you can wherever you go from the Maghreb of the last day of Ramadan till the Eid Prayer! Recite the takbir in
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