Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth about the way that we work. As soon as more than one thing has our attention and we experience information overload, our instinctive reaction is that we want to feel busy to feel like we’re making progress. Because as a species we’re inherently lazy, we gravitate to the easiest
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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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Raising Productive and Confident Muslim Kids (Part 2)
In part 1 of the series, I discussed the goals of motherhood and how we can raise our children to be great, Productive Muslims in sha Allah. Here are more tips I’d like to share. 6. Make chores fun! We know as Muslims that cleanliness is half of our faith. If being clean is a large part of
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[Interview with Author] Maryam Mehded Sinclair
Sister Maryam is the author of a number of Islamic books, both in written and audio formats. Her latest book is called When Wings Expand and explores how a Muslim copes with hardship and loss. We caught up with Sister Maryam to find out more about her work, her latest book and, of course, practical
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Six Super Tips to Recharge Your Iman
Ever felt like you’re having an Iman dip? Or failing to seek Barakah [holistic Divine Blessings]? That after being a very active, productive Muslim – praying on time, reading Qur’an frequently, always looking forward to doing good deeds – you are becoming lazy and that your enthusiasm to perform the same way is fading? I’ve
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[Productive Professions] Interview with a Doctoral Candidate in Computer Science
Hashem Ghazzawi was born to a Palestinian family in Saudi Arabia. He came to the UK after finishing high school to pursue a degree in control and systems engineering (medical) in Sheffield University. He is now in his final year reading an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in York University in computer science. 1) Let’s start at
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