The back to school season is in full swing and you’re probably already readjusting to busy school days, the anticipation of new lessons learned and the happy (and sometimes not so happy) stories that come home with your child everyday. It can get pretty hectic and overwhelming. That’s why I’ve asked some pretty busy moms
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Keeping Productive in the Last Age
Arghhh!!! Save yourself, the end of the world is nigh – the apocalypse is here, doomsday is approaching, HEEEEELLLLLLPPPPPPP!!! Okay, well, that’s certainly ONE approach to tackling the concept of Islamic eschatology and the End Times, which the Prophet spoke so regularly about. Perhaps not the most productive, however! In sha Allah this article will
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[Motherhood Series] New Mothers and Productivity
“O Messenger of Allah! I want to go out and fight (in Jihad) and I have to ask your advice.” He said: “Do you have a mother?” He said: “Yes.” He said: “Then stay with her, for Paradise is beneath her feet.” [Sunan an-Nasa’i] From the moment we first come to know that we are in
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9 Ways to Stay in Touch with Long-Distance Friends
Living in the age of globalisation, I am sure that most of us have at least one friend who lives in a different country, on a different continent or even on the other side of the world. Real friends are rare. The kind that you can talk to about anything, know you can trust, who makes you
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The Forgotten Blessing: Giving Your Parents the Proper Treatment They Deserve
“Ali, please come downstairs and eat”, calls Haleema, his mother, for the third time. “In a minute MUM, I’m busy, you’re so difficult.. gosh.. just leave me alone!” followed with a loud slam of the door. How many of us are guilty of this? It may not be the exact same words, but in some
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Developing a Productive Hobby
Recently, a friend posted on his Facebook that he would like to learn calligraphy, spoken word, horse back riding, and photography. You can see his profile by using facebook view as a friend. Although there is no harm in aiming high, we need to prioritize our interests and take baby steps. On the same note,
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