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Omar Usman

Written by Omar Usman

Omar works professionally as a technology consultant. He has served in leadership roles with a number of local and national Islamic organizations, and is a founding member of MuslimMatters and Qalam Institute. He regularly conducts public speaking training for Muslim communities, and workshops on leadership and personal development. He’s also the the author of the book Fiqh of Social Media.

#GoHijri Friday Sermon

Omar Usman, Tue 3 Muharram 1446AH 9-7-2024AD Company News Free Tools 5 minutes

A sample Khutba (Friday Sermon) that Khateebs around the world can use to emphasize the importance of adopting the Hijri calendar for Muslims. It highlights key points that Khateebs can elaborate on and customize according to the local context. Note: The standard openings and closings of a Khutba are not included, assuming that Khateebs are familiar with these elements.

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Ego is the Enemy of Barakah

Omar Usman, Mon 14 Jumada Al Akhira 1443AH 17-1-2022AD Company News Physical Productivity Spiritual Productivity 6 minutes

“You are destined for greatness. Believe in yourself and go for it.” This should be an inspirational and empowering belief. That’s why you’ll see it plastered around the internet as a motivational quote. Go for it. Not only can you do it, but you are meant to do it. At face value, it sounds healthy,

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Why We Need to Develop Faith-Based Critical Reading Skills

Omar Usman, Wed 26 Muharram 1441AH 25-9-2019AD Company News Social Productivity Spiritual Productivity 5 minutes

As part of the launch of Barakah Academy, we’re excited to partner with Omar Usman, who’ll lead our brand new Book Club inside the Academy.  Below, Omar Usman puts forward a powerful case of why we need to develop faith-based critical reading skills. He also shares how we intend to develop these skills through our

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​Back to School 'Barakah Effect' for Students | ProductiveMuslim

​Back to School ‘Barakah Effect’ for Students

Omar Usman, Fri 8 Dhul Hijjah 1437AH 9-9-2016AD Spiritual Productivity 3 minutes

Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! When I was in college, maghrib time would often come off during an evening class. A few of us would run out to a stairwell or outside the building and quickly pray maghrib. Surah Falaq, surah Nas, salam, and sprint back to class! You know

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TipstoStopSocialMediafromTakingoverYourLife

5 Tips to Stop Social Media From Taking Over Your Life

Omar Usman, Sun 27 Rabi Al Awwal 1436AH 18-1-2015AD Spiritual Productivity 4 minutes

The Prophet advised us to take advantage of our free time before we become busy. We have somewhat of a different problem now. Instead of becoming busy, we’ve made ourselves busy. A lot of us go through the same social media routines constantly. At work we cycle through Gmail, ESPN, CNN, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Buzzfeed,

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