It is reported that in a given year, around 10 million people in the United States alone experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a type of depression that usually occurs during the winter season. Shortened daylight hours and a lack of sunlight are considered the causes for the so-called ‘winter blues’. In this article, I will
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[Book Review] The Productive Muslim by Mohammed Faris
Author(s): Mohammed Faris Published: 2016 Reviewer: Kai Whiting, Leader of Academy Book Club What is the Book About? This book, much like the articles published here on Productive Muslim, and taught in the Productive Muslim Academy courses, is well written and researched. It goes beyond the singularly focused “religious” aspects and calls the Ummah to
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[Productivity Tool Review] A Tool to Maintain Consistency – The Muslima Planner 2017
How easy is my life when I remember that whatever I am going through is for Him and it is His Will? Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.” [Qur’an: Chapter 6, Verse 162] I have always longed for a companion who will
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What I Learned From Interviewing 19 Muslim Experts About Islam and Personal Development
Over the last 3 months, I went on a journey of trying to find answers to the question: “What is the Link between Islam and Personal Development?” I wanted answers that went beyond responses we normally get, e.g. “Islam is a complete way of life”…”Follow the Qur’an and Sunnah and all will be fine”.
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[How To Be A Productive Introvert]: Part 2 – In The Workplace
In my last article, I introduced the concept of being an introvert, and discussed their habits encouraged and discouraged in Islam. In this article, I’ll be sharing my advice on how introverts can make the most of their personality within the workplace. Susan Cain, a well-known author on the subject of introversion said: “Introverts are
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How to Get Maximum Barakah from the Qur’an
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Over the past few months, we’ve learnt about so many ways of bringing barakah into our lives. From our parents, siblings, commute, daily adhkar and even in the workplace! But there’s one other major source of barakah we still need to explore: The Qur’an!
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