Have you ever wondered why it is difficult to concentrate in your prayer? Or why your faith throughout the year is not on a high like it is during Ramadan or through Hajj? Maybe it is because we usually jump straight from a phone conversation into Takbir or because we just go with the flow
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Gems from our Cairo Seminar
Just finished our seminar in Cairo, and Masha Allah, the event was just awesome! A special thanks to IAY for organizing it. Some gems that the attendees were tweeting during the event: Live from #cairo #ProMcairo jediknightfola’s photo instagr.am/p/MvTR7ZqTpg/ — ProductiveMuslim (@AbuProductive) July 6, 2012 “The day you don’t feel like doing something (a good
Read articleThe Ramadan Early Bird Series (Part 4)
With Ramadan almost here, insha’Allah you’re well on-track with preparing to make the most of the coming month of mercy. Previous posts in this series covered salaah, unhealthy habits, and dua – and to wrap up, we shall focus on the greatest source of guidance to come to us – the Holy Quran. This post can’t come close to being
Read articleProject: Eid Awareness
Do you live in a country where the schools – whether public, charter, or private –celebrate religious holidays in a special way? Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the like, get special recognition: decorations are put up, and there are often celebrations for kids to partake in. Living in the U.S., I have seen schools bring in
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