Do you have a long day ahead at work? Are you thinking of skipping breakfast or lunch? If you are among the many who give more importance to your work deadlines than to your eating patterns, it is time you reconsider this habit. You probably have heard this before, but it still remains true that
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Generosity: An Integral Part of Islam
One of my friends had asked me recently: “Why can’t I see the love and peace in spite of so many pious people? Is religion only about the relationship with the Creator and not with His creations?” I had to clear the misconception by explaining that part of Islam is to look after the creations of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). By fulfilling that
Read articleThe Why and How of Goal-Setting
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim When we want to motivate a friend not to give up or to work harder, it is helpful to remind them of their goals and dreams. This is because goals give a destination and a tangible standard to strive to achieve. Goal-setting is crucial because… 1) It helps you manage your time because when you know your aim, you work purposefully and act accordingly.
Read articleBoost Your Reading Productivity with a Kindle!
There are very few devices that I ‘cling’ to and highly recommend them, and the Amazon Kindle has just joined this ‘privileged’ group of gadgets. I honestly cannot get my hands off it! What is the Kindle? Amazon Kindle is nothing short of a revolutionary e-reading device that’s using a cool technology called “e-ink technology”, which makes the screen look
Read article7 Reasons why I’m climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro this summer
After a few days contemplating on this challenge, and the excitement phase is wearing off…I thought I best write down why I’m doing this, lest I give up and drop the challenge completely, so here are my 7 reasons to go for this challenge: 1. Journey of a Lifetime 2. Support a noble charitable cause
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