In my last article, I introduced the concept of being an introvert, and discussed their habits encouraged and discouraged in Islam. In this article, I’ll be sharing my advice on how introverts can make the most of their personality within the workplace. Susan Cain, a well-known author on the subject of introversion said: “Introverts are
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How to Get Maximum Barakah from the Qur’an
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Over the past few months, we’ve learnt about so many ways of bringing barakah into our lives. From our parents, siblings, commute, daily adhkar and even in the workplace! But there’s one other major source of barakah we still need to explore: The Qur’an!
Read article‘Like-O-Mania’: Are You Obsessed With Your Social Media?
When was the last time you checked your countless social media apps to see the number of likes and shares for your post? Just a minute ago, or within the last hour? Since the growing popularity of social media a decade back, like-o-mania has affected many individuals. This is when we write and share posts, create
Read articleHow to Create a Winning College Application
Applying to university is one of the most important milestones in a young Muslim’s life. The majority of the hard work is done in the 10+ years leading up to college applications and while that can’t be changed at this point, our approach to this final step surely can. No doubt, the application process can
Read article[Reader Discussion] How Can We Effectively Help Reverts?
How can we effectively help our revert brothers and sisters learn about Islam, remain steadfast on the path and find all the help and support they need? This question really needs long and deep thinking from us. It needs reflection. It needs empathy for our brothers and sisters, putting ourselves in their shoes, and doing
Read article5 Useful (and Free!) Apps for the Travelling Muslim
If you have ever traveled far away from home, you must certainly have experienced, to some extent, the problems that can challenge only a Muslim traveler: the struggle of not knowing the local prayer times; trying to determine the direction of the Qiblah; searching for the nearest mosque or place to pray; and trying to
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