There is a heated debate among Muslim professionals that take place every year regarding Ramadan. The debate is divided between the “Spiritual camp” and the “Pragmatic camp” and it goes as follows: The spiritual camp argues that Ramadan is the month of spirituality, and we should focus our efforts on acts of worship such
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[App Review] A New Way to Wake up for Fajr with ‘FajrUp’
“As-salatu khairon min al-nawm” (Prayer is better than sleep). My father used to wake me up saying this. He wouldn’t stop until I wake up. It always never took me more than 30 seconds to wake up and say “Alhamdulillah!” It was interesting for me to observe how the new and free app, FajrUp, seemed
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How To Sustain the Spirit of Ramadan During Non-Fasting Days
Ramadan is a time we all prepare for in anticipation for all the extra rewards and closeness to Allah we can gain during this precious month. Although we may be fasting, Ramadan should be the most productive time of the year, spiritually, socially and personally.
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[Ramadan Comic] Get Rid of Your Distractions Before Ramadan: How to Achieve the Spiritual Focus You Want
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So You Think You Can’t Write Now? Unlocking Your Writer’s Block
Do you know what is even more frustrating than a writer’s block? Having to write about overcoming a writer’s block while chronically suffering from one! Talk about a double challenge! I wonder if there are other types of blocks, like a lawyer’s block or an engineer’s block! Do they lock themselves up every couple of
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Ideas for Practical Acts to do in Shaaban!
We always hear about the virtues of the month of Shaaban, but some people don’t know how to make the best out of it. A group of sisters from Egypt, however, created a plan to help each other maximize their productivity in Shaaban. This hadith triggered the motivation. Usamah bin Zaid said: “I said: ‘O
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