Although at first glance one might see enhanced productivity simply through outsourcing all growth, is there not a form of deen-centered productivity that takes root when we return to the soil?
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Written by Umm Muhemmed
Technology in Ramadan: Absolute Abstinence or Enough Exposure?
“I confess. I check my cell phone…a lot,” and so the refrain goes. Many of us have developed a mini-addiction to being ‘connected’ to ensure we don’t miss a beat. But let’s take a step back. Connection (and the technology that facilitates connection) is neither inherently good nor bad; it’s all about the application and
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Striving to Achieve a Productive and Peaceful Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law (Part 2)
“My mother’s coming for two months,” your spouse says, gleefully, then turns to embrace you. There is a sinking feeling, even though there shouldn’t be. All of a sudden, your sense of autonomy, purposefulness and passion are all drained. I married you, not your mother, you think to yourself, but don’t actually say it. “Inshaa
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Striving to Achieve a Productive and Peaceful Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law (Part 1)
Years ago, I remember learning of the joint family system – not through my own family, but, rather, from a Satyajit Ray film, which depicted a young bride, largely in servitude, scorned by her in-laws. Such was my first impression. Meanwhile, my backdrop was New York City, and, what I would now characterize as glorification
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Productivity and Hifdh Al Quran
In many respects, I feel I am becoming less productive as I age. My job resume no longer reflects as many accomplishments, which seemed to accumulate quickly in my youth. The races won are fewer and far between. The aspiration to establish and manage a thriving company is fading away. To offset this apparent slacking,
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