Islam is a practical way of life, and we are surrounded by numerous opportunities to do good. It is just a matter of recognising them. In order to carry out small and easy good deeds yet still achieve a great reward, we must understand and embrace the concept of ‘sincerity of intention’. One of the
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[Ramadan Series] Step Up Your Sadaqah During Ramadan
The best of sadaqah is given during the month of Ramadan. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet was the most generous person, and he used to become more so (generous) particularly in the month of Ramadan…more generous than the fast wind in doing good” [Bukhari]. Types of Sadaqah: Sadaqah– A voluntary giving. Any form of
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[Ramadan Series] 5 Ways to Give ‘Physical’ Sadaqah
The verb ‘give’ doesn’t necessarily denote voluntary charity as having to give away money, yet most of us absolve our obligation for charity by spending lots of money during Ramadan to various causes. Though these are all noble acts – what about other lasting charity acts that we can do physically? The Prophet said: “Every
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[Ramadan Series] Overcome Fatigue and Be Productive
In the unrelenting world of the 21st century, where break in work is equal to a comparative regression in achievement, an echoing complaint from the hearts of the Muslim ummah is that of constant fatigue. My first instinct in writing this article was that it would be easy; after all the Prophet would spend nights
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[Ramadan Series] Does Fasting Kill Your Productivity? (Part 2)
Part one of ‘Does Fasting Kill Your Productivity?’ highlighted the difference between the mere abstinence from eating and an authentic Islamicfast. We also argued that the latter, far from causing us to underachieve, was instead the best approach to defeat ‘Productivity Drainers’. This article will go on to illustrate how fasting can reveal itself as
Read articleAyah #9 – Be a local hero!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Help one another in acts of piety and righteousness” [5:2]. Be a Local Hero! His salaam can be heard everywhere he goes; he organises fundraisers and circles in his area, has this art of bringing people together, always seems to have personal attention for you; he is always texting beautiful
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