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Umm Muhemmed

Written by Umm Muhemmed

Umm Muhemmed is an aspiring hafidha and a student of Hafidha Rayhaanah Omar, founder of Fee Qalbee. She is also a development economist focusing on Sub-Saharan African electricity policy. Her recent works of fiction include A Qur'aanic Odyssey: Towards Juz Amma (available via Amazon) and Ya Sin: Towards the Heart of the Qur'aan (forthcoming), as described at: aquraanicodyssey.wordpress.com .

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[Productive Hobbies] Tips for Growing Your Own Greens

Umm Muhemmed, Wed 1 Safar 1435AH 4-12-2013AD Physical Productivity 6 minutes

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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Technology in Ramadan: Absolute Abstinence or Enough Exposure?

Umm Muhemmed, Fri 11 Ramadan 1434AH 19-7-2013AD Ramadan Productivity Spiritual Productivity 5 minutes

“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)

Umm Muhemmed, Fri 24 Jumada Al Oula 1434AH 5-4-2013AD Spiritual Productivity 4 minutes

“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)

Umm Muhemmed, Fri 13 Rabi Al Awwal 1434AH 25-1-2013AD Spiritual Productivity 4 minutes

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

Productivity and Hifdh Al Quran

Umm Muhemmed, Mon 1 Dhul Qidah 1433AH 17-9-2012AD Spiritual Productivity 4 minutes

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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