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The Book of Allah repeatedly encourages man to reflect; in fact, the verb yatafakkaru (they reflect) is mentioned 17 times. In his book, The Book of Assistance, Imam Al-Haddad remarks that reflection is the lamp of the heart, if it departs, the heart will have no light. Therefore, without reflection, the heart is darkened and life is lived with a sense of
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The 30-day Sugar-Free Challenge
Sugar (especially in the form of chocolate!) is a treat we all love and crave. Unsurprisingly, over the winter months I found myself consuming more chocolate, sweets and cakes than usual. I would always overindulge with those extra chocolate brownie bites, and let’s face it, when its bite size it does not seem so bad.
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ProductiveMuslim’s Best of 2014
It’s that time of the year again! Alhamdulillah, Allah has enabled us to mark another successful year of fabulous articles on how to be a productive Muslim, and it’s time for us to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people who’ve made this possible: Firstly, our guest authors from around the world who volunteer and
Read articleLEGO Illustration: Productivity Lessons from Prophet Nuh [alayhis]
Conventional Productivity We often have a secular meaning for words such as productivity, and yet productivity in Islam has a completely different meaning. For example, in our vernacular a bankrupt person is one who had wealth at one point, but whose debts now far exceed his assets, and therefore he has no recourse to pay
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Interview with Leo Babauta: Founder of Zen Habits
“All I am is a regular guy, a father of six kids, a husband, a writer…but I have accomplished a lot over the last couple of years…” In this interview with Leo Babauta, bestselling author and founder of top-ranking blog Zen Habits, you will get a glimpse of how he made these pivotal life changes:
Read article9 Tips to be a Pro at Work
Success at work as a professional requires continued effort and dedication. If you’re a Muslim who works in a non-Muslim environment, you may find some situations more challenging, especially when your work requirements conflict with your values and religious obligations. Below are 9 quick tips that can set you on the right track to success
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