In Part 1 of this series, I explained how in the Islamic worldview the success of forming a new habit depends on the state of the heart. By keeping the heart clean from vices and full of remembrance of Allah , it is in man’s nature to change his actions for the better. In this part, I
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[Article] A Letter of Advice To My Future Daughter
It recently dawned on me that the challenge of raising and nurturing an individual is one of the toughest, yet greatest gifts we can receive as a Muslimah. Bearing and raising children is indeed a challenge for Muslim women in a world which is full of toxic behaviour, which can consume us – quite literally!
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Maximize Use of Your Time With These Tips From the Seerah
Time is limited. Death is certain. However, our intention to live a productive life and to serve Allah and His creation will itself be enough to count as a positive action. If you study the seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad ) with specific focus on his daily and regular routines, it is an eye-opener. How
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Being a Father: A Blessing that Boosts Productivity
As Muslims, we often hear about the virtues, blessings and rewards of motherhood in Islam. And while it seems Muslim men can never quite reach such lofty heights, fatherhood still comes with a plethora of goodness. In this article, we will briefly examine a few areas that can help Muslim fathers appreciate the immense blessings and
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[Productive Thinking Series – Part 3] Critical Mindset on Learning and Productivity
This is the third in a series of 7 articles on ‘Productive Thinking’. This series of articles is aimed to address the challenges that Muslims faced on many different levels when it comes to productivity. These levels include, but are not limited to the mental, emotional and physical levels; thinking and mindset on the mental
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Managing Our Emotions for Success in Dunya and Akhirah
We constantly juggle multiple roles in our life. As a family member, professional and a friend, we deal with a variety of situations. Not only does this challenge us to be emotionally smart, it also challenges us to avoid the trap of a negative emotional state. So we need to make a choice to master our
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