People ask me whether I’m always productive and if I ever relax… The answer is yes and no. Yes, I try to be constantly productive and not waste my time, but that doesn’t mean that I’m on energizer batteries 24/7! In fact, I do switch between 3 different modes of Productivity: 1. Time out Mode This
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Principles of Productivity Series: Prioritise Your Parents
In a recent interview at ProductiveMuslim.com, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi shared beautiful lessons of productivity for our listeners. There was something he said like many of our interviewees about being a productive Muslim which struck me as the golden lesson of productivity. He said that: “The difference between a productive person and a workaholic is determined
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Series: 21 ProductiveMuslim Hobbies Part 4
Here are 21 hobbies we can engage ourselves in; some are a bit outside the box, (not the typical Muslim hobby I would say)… others are more ‘traditional’.
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The Fast-Forward Technique
In recent years, I’ve adopted a technique that has helped me overcome many difficult situations and strong emotions. I call it The Fast Forward Technique. It’s a simple technique, though it requires a strong command of your emotions and a strong imagination, but nothing that can’t be learnt or practiced. Here’s how it works: If you’re
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Series: 21 ProductiveMuslim Hobbies Part 3
Here are 21 hobbies we can engage ourselves in; some are a bit outside the box, (not the typical Muslim hobby I would say)… others are more ‘traditional’.
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Book Review: The Exquisite Pearl
Title: The Exquisite Pearl Author: ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Sa’di There’s a hadith that leaves me in awe each time I read it, and is amongst the most important advice we can attain in life, where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ”There are three things which if they are present in anyone, will cause him
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