ProductiveMuslim’s Best of 2014

It’s that time of the year again! Alhamdulillah, Allah ﷻ 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 work hard to put their ideas, experiences and tips together to help make our Ummah more productive. Here’s a big shout out from the entire ProductiveMuslim team to our contributors: jazakumullahu khayr al jaza’! (may Allah compensate you with the best of rewards!)
• Secondly, our beloved readers and fans whose constant appreciation, support and stimulating feedback on our work drives us to keep doing our best to publish quality content on Islam and productivity. A huge thank you to all of you, dear readers!
• Thirdly, all the volunteers at ProductiveMuslim who work together across continents despite their demanding professional and personal schedules to help make this Ummah more productive: Jazakumullahu khayr al jaza’, team!

And now, *drum roll*: here’s the big list of the BEST Productive Muslim articles of 2014:

Spiritual Productivity

1. How I Consistently Wake Up (By Allah’s Permission) 45 Minutes Before Fajr Adhan
2. 6 Tips to Help Lower Your Gaze
3. The Healing Power of Prayer
4. Forgiving Yourself: the Key to Moving On
5. Use Your Pencil to Read the Qur’an with Reflection

Social Productivity: Family Life

1. [Family Life – Part 1] Tips on Building a Productive Muslim Household
2. [Parenting Lessons from Surah Luqman – Part 1]: Prerequisites of Being a Wonderful Parent
3. [Productive Parenting – Part 1] “I Have Become a Father! What’s Next?”

Emotional Productivity

1. The Attitude of Gratitude – a Productive Muslim’s Approach to Life
2. ‘PACES’: A Guide to Being A Happier Muslim
3. Dealing with Tribulations Productively: A Change in Perspective
4. Overcoming Emotional Productivity Barriers
5. Gratefulness: A Muslim’s Way of Celebrating Everyday

Productive Thinking

1. Overcome Soft Addictions: Habits That Keep Us From Our Goals
2. [Productive Thinking Series – Part 8] Strategies for Amazing Self-Esteem
3. Creating A Powerful Purpose
4. Maximize Use of Your Time With These Tips From the Seerah
5. LEGO Illustration: Productivity Lessons from Prophet Nuh

Workplace Productivity

1. [Productive Professionals] Qualities of a Productive Manager
2. [Productive Professionals] 9 Tips to Minimize Workplace Arguments
3. 10 Key Elements of a Successful Project

Best of Productive Muslimah: Productivity for Women

1. What’s In A Productive Muslimah’s Bag?
2. Top 10 Tips to Become A Productive Muslimah
3. Mindful Me Minutes: How 10 Minutes a Day Can Transform Your Life
4. 5 Essential Hacks for a Professional Muslimah
5. What’s On a Productive Muslimah’s Bookshelf?
6. 10 Actions for Sisters to Boost Self-Confidence
7. Dhikr For the ‘Mum on the Run’
8. [The Productive Mommy Series] How to be a Mommy Blogger

Reader Discussions

1. [Reader Discussion] Powerful Duas that Boost Productivity
2. [Reader Discussion] Observing Salah When You’re Out and About
3. [Reader Discussion] Productivity Bucket List

Interviews

1. Interview with Leo Babauta: Founder of Zen Habits
2. Interview with David Allen: the Guru of Getting Things Done
3. Interview with Imam Suhaib Webb
4. [Interview] Secrets of a Productive Muslimah – Maryam Amirebrahimi (Part 1)
5. [Interview] Secrets of a Productive Muslimah: Na’ima B. Robert
6. Productive Film-making: Ideas by the Couple Behind the Scenes of ‘Inspiration’

Doodles and Animations

1. [Doodle of the Month] Better Habit Making – Purifying the Heart
2. [Doodle of the Month] Quality Questions to Ask Yourself to be Productive
3. [Doodle of the Month] How to Crush Bad Habits!
4. ProductiveMuslimah Animation 1: Fight the Madness of Life with the Calmness of Salah!

Apps

1. [App Review] Quran Star
2. [App Review] How To “Never Miss Fajr”
3. 7 More Apps to A Productive You This Ramadan

Ramadan and Productivity

1. Avoid Burnout During Ramadan
2. 7 More Apps to A Productive You This Ramadan
3. [Aiming for an Awesome Ramadan Series – Part 1] It’s Time To Change Your Life
4. ProductiveRamadan To-Do List!
5. [Tutorial] DIY Ramadan Weekly Reminders
6. The Ramadan Guilt Trip — Here’s How To Beat It!

We’d love to hear your feedback on our performance this year and of course, which articles you personally liked most. Do leave us a comment below!