Every year as Ramadan approaches, there are many online webinars, events, and local activities that all pertain to one thing: preparing you for the best month. I have always believed that knowledge is not power; knowledge is potential power.
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Productivity in Ramadan…a Myth or Reality?
When we started our Productive Ramadan project four years ago, we started with a hypothesis. The hypothesis said: “It is possible for a Modern Muslim man or woman to be spiritually, physically, and socially productive during Ramadan.” Up until that point, the debate about productivity during Ramadan was centered around two camps: Those who brought
Read article[When You Work for Allah’s Sake – Part 3] How to Properly Wrap Up Your Volunteering Project
After discussing the prerequisites of being a great volunteer while working for the sake of Allah in part 1, and reaping maximum benefit while volunteering in part 2, we now come to the third and last part of the series: maximizing your reward and growth after successfully completing a project you’ve embarked on for the sake
Read articleThe Miswak: More Than a Convenient Twig
Bad breath continues to be a problem for many. Not only can it bother people around them, it can also bother those who have it. It is never easy to admit exactly how much it can trouble those who possess poor odour in this regard. And in this very regard, denial seldom helps.
Read articleWhen Exams Attack: 6 Tips to Revamp Your Revision
Exams are just around the corner for many students. Many of us have a number of panic attacks around this time of year, every year. The guilt of procrastination and piles of books that have yet to be read looms over us. Memories of ploughing through hours of dreary revision sessions are often hidden away
Read article[Reader Discussion] The One Thing You Want to Achieve This Ramadan
Every month, we host a ProductiveMuslim reader discussion where you can share ideas and tips to help each other become more productive. Last month, readers shared many interesting ideas on achieving your goals against all odds. The theme for this month’s discussion is the one thing you want to achieve this Ramadan, inshaAllah.
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