Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2] This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too
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The One Thing You MUST Leave Behind When Going to Hajj
If there is one thing that separates a Muslim or Muslimah from Allah it is their ego! Whatever journey you are going on, ego always seems to want to travel with you. Here at Productive Muslim, as we reflect on Hajj, I aim to show you why you need to leave this kind of baggage
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Professional Barakah: How Qur’an Teaches Us to Hire Top Talent
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Human Resources is pivotal for the success of any company. It is what keeps the business running or drowning. We are advised to hire people for education and experience, judgement and taste, attitude and aptitude. Even after sorting that huge pile of resumes and establishing
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Easy Adhkar to Unlock the Barakah in Your Life
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Our beloved Prophet has emphasized on dua and dhikr as main parts of the believers’ daily routines. He taught us many adhkar (remembrances of Allah ) that are easy to do and also bring immense barakah into one’s life. Remembering Allah and speaking to Him
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The Barakah of Trusting Allah: Continuing After A Miscarriage
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! “I am very sorry. The baby does not have a heartbeat.” Two sentences. Eleven words. These words shot through my ears like a rocket. Pain, heartbreak, and sadness rushed through my veins. I felt confusion, denial, and shock. I cried, and cried, and cried. I
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Barakah On The Go: How To Maximize Blessings While Commuting
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Life is not stationary. We are often running in circles trying to complete our long to-do lists. In the core of this hectic lifestyle is the belief that we are unable to worship and gain barakah if we are constantly busy. It can be disheartening
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