Sibling rivalry is as old as the two sons of Adam , Habeel and Qabeel. And we know the unfortunate way it ended. Allah tells about this common issue in great detail in surat Yusuf, chapter 12 of the Qur’an. Being a mother myself, I realized that – left unattended – these emotions can cause
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5 Hacks To Be a Better Daughter!
At ProductiveMuslimah, we realise sisters have a difficult time trying to live up to their expectations in all the different roles in our lives – whether it is as a mother, wife, worker and a worshipper. Being a good daughter has been on my mind for a long time as I often meet sisters who
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How To Make the Most Out of Hajj
Most people who have been to Hajj can attest to the fact that it is one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime! And provided that they have the means to perform Hajj again, they would undoubtedly do so.
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Dhikr For the ‘Mum on the Run’
Wake up, Fajr salah. Get the kids up, breakfast, uniforms, school bags. Check. Rush to school. Back home, do the dishes, vacuum the living room, prepare lunch and dinner, Dhuhr salah. Check. 3:30pm, pick up the kids, fix a snack, finish making dinner, ‘Asr salah. Help with homework, teach Qur’an, Maghrib salah. Dinner. Get the
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[Productive Relationships] Reconnect With People You Care About
In a fast-paced society, routines tend to become rote and mechanical. Day in day out, we commit to the regular tasks of the week: driving to and from work, taking kids to and from school, and fitting in as many extracurricular activities as possible – all without much thought and emotions. As the pace picks
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Overcome Soft Addictions: Habits That Keep Us From Our Goals
We are witnessing a growing trend of addictions to what I would like to call demoralising desires and temporary pleasures. We know of our purpose, we know of our destination — so why do we continue to live for the dunya (this world, as opposed to the Hereafter) as if it were our only goal
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