In the last part of this series we spoke about sleep from a spiritual and physical perspective and today we want to intertwine our understanding of both these perspectives into a practical action plan to master your sleep during Ramadan. In order to master your sleep during Ramadan, you need to master 4 main elements of sleep: 1.
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[INTRODUCTION TO SERIES] Quran & Productivity
There are two main things you have to do. The first is to move your heart from dwelling on the things of this world and move it to dwell on the Hereafter, then focus all your heart on the Qur’an and ponder its meanings and why it was revealed. Try to understand something from every ayah
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[Ramadan Series] Master Your Sleep This Ramadan: Part 1
Many people complain about their sleep patterns during Ramadan. Some complain about sleeping too much during the day and not being able to sleep at night, or those who complain of little sleep due to their busy schedules and the extra demands of Ramadan with Taraweeh, suhoor, etc.; this article aims to offer a solution
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[Ramadan Series] Rethinking Time Management this Ramadan: Part 3
Major Time Management Considerations 1. Sleep As alluded to already, one may have to adjust one’s sleep pattern. The Sunnah of sleeping after Zuhr (qaylula), is practised by many to help them re-energise. For workers fasting, the time immediately upon arriving home is ideal. Sleep can also stave off hunger. Just remember to make an intention before flopping down in exhaustion! An oft-neglected Sunnah is to talk
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[Ramadan Series] 8 Easy Steps to Recite the Entire Qur’an this Ramadan
It has been said that everything has a beloved & that the month of Ramadan has a beloved, too: The Glorious Qur’an. And so for the duration of this month, Muslims worldwide honour Ramadan’s beloved and aspire to complete the recitation of the Qur’an. In this article you’ll learn how you too can work towards achieving this noble
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[Ramadan Series] Rethinking Time Management this Ramadan: Part 2
Ramadan’s Inbuilt Time Management System Despite the plethora of time management systems, methods, organizers and techniques, the best have been often the simplest. Being able to schedule all your activities is actually the most efficient way of utilizing our time. That’s why schools, colleges, universities, businesses and countless other institutions do it. When you have a set programme to follow, you get things
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