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
Read articleAyah #8 – Mirror, mirror on the wall…
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islâm), enjoining Al-Ma’rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islâm has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful”
Read articleAyah #7 – Tread Lightly
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “…But waste not by excess, for Allah does not love the wasters” [6:141]. Tread Lightly It’s lunch time: Khalid buys a can of fizzy drink and a sandwich wrapped in plastic. In another part of the world, Aishah picks a mango from a tree in her village. Khalid finishes his
Read articleAyah #6 – Give ‘n Grow: Productive Sadaqah
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Verily those who give sadaqah, men and women, and lend Allah a goodly loan, it shall be increased manifold, and theirs shall be an honourable good reward (Paradise)” [57:18]. Give ‘n Grow: Productive Sadaqah! Click. “Transfer completed. Thank you for your donation.” It’s that time of year again; that
Read articleAyah #5 – Being Kind vs. Being Right
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Invite all to the way of thy lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious” [16:125]. Being RIGHT vs. Being KIND Bang! She slammed the door of communication and ran up stairs to her room with tears rolling down
Read articleAyah #4 – How to be happier in 5 minutes a day
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me” [2:152]. How to Be Happier in Five Minutes a Day Remember the joy of acquiring your favorite clothes and a new car, the happiness that has lasted ever since? However, if you’re looking
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