When we travel through time, we find many great men, and what we will always find when doing so, that person typically had a great woman, his mother, at the heart of his greatness. We often find that the people that shook the world and changed the course of history, by the Permisson of Allah,
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Secrets of the Great Muslims (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan details some characteristics that fit most of the Great Muslim innovators of History. He calls it the “Secret of the Great Innovators”. I translate what I’ve learnt from the show here and in the next 3 posts, and add a few of my thoughts to it, and more importantly share it with you and look forward to seeing what your thoughts are.
Dr.Tareq Suwaidan begins explaining that there are four main components that fit any great innovator (with a few exceptions), and for each of these components, there are four main elements.
Increasing Productivity: Lesson 7 – Know Your Neighbour
It is narrated in a hadith that Abu Shuraih Al-Adawi said: ”My ears heard and my eyes saw the Prophet (Peace and blessing be upon him) when he spoke say: ‘Anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his neighbor generously.” [Bukhari] This statement sets the foundation through which cohesive societies can be
Read articleInterview with Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Siraj Wahhaj, Imam of Masjid Taqwa in New York is well known among Muslims in North America as a dynamic speaker and tireless supporter of Islamic causes. Imam Siraj Wahhaj, currently the Imam of Masjid Al-Taqwa in Brookyn, New York, accepted Islam in 1969. He received Imam training at Ummul Qura University of Makkah in
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What is Productivity?
During an interview with MBMuslima Magazine last year, I discussed the answer to a very commonly asked question- What is Productivity? Whilst ProductiveMuslim.com doesn’t have all the answers, here are some possible responses to the ever burning questions on productivity: 1) What is productivity? Productivity has many definitions, and many people I’ve asked explain it in
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Feature Article: 18 sources of Barakah!
If we were to look for an Islamic definition of Productivity, it can probably be summarised in the word “barakah” or Blessing. Being able to achieve more with few resources, doing much in little time, and generating a lot with little effort is surely a blessing from Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala).
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