We, humans, are buiser, more distracted, and juggling more than ever before in human history and that also in a resurgent pandemic. As we approach the month of Rabi Al Awwal, what inspirations can we draw from the Prophet (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)? How do we address our overwhelm through cultivating a Prophetic Heart?
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Last year, we all experienced a (hopefully!) once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan. A Ramadan without the Masjid, or commuting to work, or the much-beloved iftar parties. As tough as it was – For many of us, this was a unique opportunity to experience a more meaningful Ramadan, focusing on our relationship with Allah SWT vs. the traditional socially-intense
Read articleWhat is Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence: An Islamic Framework
Mindfulness, of late, has become a buzzword and as Muslims, we might wonder what mindfulness has got to do with our faith? In simple words, mindfulness is our ability to pay attention to the present moment without getting carried away by all the distractions, emotions, thoughts, and feelings we experience. From an emotional well-being perspective,
Read articleThe HEART of Spiritual Intelligence: How to Cultivate Hikma (Wisdom) During Uncertain Times
Maryam doesn’t seem to be managing her work/life commitments very well, especially with the unexpected COVID-19 challenges. She is a 35-year-old, 1st generation, successful Muslim professional working in a senior management role at a Fortune 10 company in Dallas, Texas. Though she is happily married with two girls, she has been experiencing major stress juggling
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