The following manifesto was written in the city of Barakah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (The illuminated City), the city of Prophet Muhammad in November 2019. Click below to get the above Manifesto in high-quality 18″ x 24″ poster delivered to your home. Backstory: Blessings upon Blessings When I visited the blessed city of Prophet Muhammad in November
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Spirituality & the Keto Diet – A Prophetic Link
Disclaimer: What is outlined below is a generalization of scientific findings related to nutrition that I attempt to synthesize with traditional wisdom and practice. It is not a replacement for medical advice, nor is it intended to be a treatment plan for a medical condition. Any attempts to implement concepts below should be done under
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Barakah-Based Fitness vs. Superficial Fitness: 8 Mindful Ways to Change Your Fitness Perspective
On the surface, the mainstream fitness industry, by and large, promotes a superficial, sensual picture of success. We see images of chiseled abs, bikini bodies and proud smiles framing flexed muscles in gym selfies and advertisements. We are told that this brand of fitness will make us happier, more productive and improve our quality of
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4 Awesome Ways Teams Can Create a Healthy Eating & Exercise Culture at Work
It’s time for another team meeting in the workplace! You walk into the meeting room, pull out a chair, and join your co-workers in gobbling up the delicious muffins and pastries in the middle of the table to share. As the meeting drags on, you find yourself munching on the treats available out of boredom.
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3 Tips to Overcome the Peer Pressure to Eat Unhealthy at Work
Monday morning arrives and you’re excited. Today is the first day of your new diet! Heading to work, you feel confident with high energy. But within just a few hours… your colleague walks by and offers you a plate of delicious sugary doughnuts!! What do you do?! We all know how this familiar story will
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3 Life-Changing Dietary Tips to Live Your Best Self Mentally and Physically
It took me years to realize that the quality of my life, my health, and my productivity were directly related to the relationship I had with food. Controlling my diet has been an essential step to controlling my life. I grew up a very average Muslim American kid: middle-class family, the middle child, chubby cheeks. In
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