Are you constantly seeking a better relationship with the Qur’an but feel frustrated with the huge tafsir books and your tight schedule? You’re not alone. Well, let’s start this off with a confession. I have always found it hard to keep a daily wird of reciting Qur’an (the part of the Qur’an one reads or
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[Reader Discussion] Observing Salah When You’re Out and About
Alhamdulillah, we’ve been sharing many tips and resources on how you can work better and be a truly productive Muslim. Now it’s your turn to help our readers! Every month, we will host a Productive Muslim’s reader discussion thread where you can share and learn from each other tips that help you become more productive.
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Overcome Soft Addictions: Habits That Keep Us From Our Goals
We are witnessing a growing trend of addictions to what I would like to call demoralising desires and temporary pleasures. We know of our purpose, we know of our destination — so why do we continue to live for the dunya (this world, as opposed to the Hereafter) as if it were our only goal
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[Book Review] In Praise Of Slow
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” – Gandhi This sentence speaks volumes and makes a perfect opening to Carl Honoré’s book — In Praise of SLOW: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed. In the spirit of Ramadan and one’s desire to enjoy every minute of this blessed month,
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[SISTERS] 5 Ways to a Healthier Diet
We live in a time in which almost everyone knows the importance of a healthy diet, yet most consider their own way of eating far from the ideal. Unfortunately, when many of us decide it is time to take care of our bodies, we throw ourselves into a super strict regime which places the goal
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[App Review] Exploring Memrise For Learning New Languages
Back in our Productive Hobbies Series, we said learning a new language is among the recommended productive hobbies. We discussed how learning a new language could be an effective way of connecting with people from different backgrounds and cultures. However, like many things in life, learning a new language has its challenges. In this article,
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