We all need an iman boost sometimes, right? With the blessed month of Ramadan approaching, many of us feel the need to rekindle our iman in order to reconnect the best way we can with our Creator . But some things always seem to be standing in our way. In this article, we asked our top
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[Finding Peace and Contentment – Part 3]: How Our Words Affect Our Hearts
You know what’s funny? In our circles, when two people greet each other, the conversation usually goes something like this: “Assalamu ‘Alaikum, Brother/Sister” “Wa ‘Alaikum AsSalam wa Rahmat Allah.” “How are you?” “Alhamdulillah.”
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So You Think You Can Write? The Secret No One Will Dare Share!
Sing it with me… Let’s start at the very beginning…. A very good place to start… When you read you begin with…? A, B, C When you write you begin with… O.M.G! You’ll have to cut me some slack, people! Formally teaching practical tips on how to write effectively has never been my thing for
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[Reader Discussion] How to Achieve Your Goals Against All Odds
Every month, we host a ProductiveMuslim reader discussion where you can share ideas and tips to help each other become more productive. Last month, readers shared many interesting ideas on restoring ties with family and friends. The theme for this month’s discussion is achieving your goals against all odds.
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It’s Now or Never: Zarah Choudhury’s Life-Changing Weight-Loss and Fitness Journey
ProductiveMuslim caught up with Zarah Choudhury-Alani, an inspiring Muslim woman who started a life-changing journey to reclaim her health and fitness when she finally decided that she had had enough of being overweight; and who is today an inspiration to thousands through her Zarah’s Now or Never fitness and health program. Zarah currently has over 20k+ followers, which she
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[SISTERS] How Introspecting Makes Life More Meaningful
The Book of Allah repeatedly encourages man to reflect; in fact, the verb yatafakkaru (they reflect) is mentioned 17 times. In his book, The Book of Assistance, Imam Al-Haddad remarks that reflection is the lamp of the heart, if it departs, the heart will have no light. Therefore, without reflection, the heart is darkened and life is lived with a sense of
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