Productivity is often looked upon as something unattainable. After all, each person is overwhelmed by their own life’s responsibilities, and thinking about what to do next constantly is yet another stress to be dealt with! However, the message of the day is: productivity is not about perfection. It is not about complaining about all the
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Practical Tips for the Night Prayer (Part 2)
Did you enjoy Part 1 of this article? We hope so, here we look at more tips for performing Qiyaam-al-Layl. 4. Sleeping According to the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger (a) Sleep early: Sleeping early is a healthy habit and it was the practice of Allah’s Messenger (Peace and blessings be upon Him) to sleep directly
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How to Plan & Execute an Effective Routine (Part 3)
This is the last segment of our three-part series (How to Plan and Execute an Effective Routine Part 1 and Part 2). Here, let’s look at some tips that will give an additional boost to our daily routine, Insha Allah. Secrets of an Effective Daily Routine 1. A Strong Head-Start – the Blessings of Fajr
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Practical Tips for the Night Prayer (Part 1)
Numerous ahadeeth and Qur’anic verses mention the excellence of Qiyaam al-Layl and the merit of those who perform it regularly. The craziness of life often have us trudging through our daily routine and forgetting about this fruitful prayer, here are a few reminders of its importance and a number of practical tips to help you
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How to Plan & Execute an Effective Routine (Part 2)
In How to Plan & Execute an Effective Routine (Part 1), we looked at planning tools. In this part, let’s look at how we can go about making an effective plan. First it’s important to understand all the facets of a Muslim’s life to be planned for. Spiritual renewal includes activities that define your true purpose in
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How to Plan & Execute an Effective Routine (Part 1)
An effective and productive daily routine ensures personal, social, professional, and spiritual success for an individual, transforming one from ordinary into an extraordinary Muslim. If you wake up without a productive daily routine, fit for a Muslim lifestyle, then it should not be surprising that you end up complaining about having too few hours in
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