The Time Management Imperative Before we begin, it’s worth reminding ourselves why Ramadan has a time management imperative. David Allen, creator of the world famous GTD system, has explained that when we want to do anything at any given moment, there are four criteria which should determine our choices: context, time available, energy and priority. If you think carefully, all
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[Ramadan Series] 10 Tips to Help Moms Make Ramadan Fun for Kids
This summer is already showing us some of its hottest signs and sizzles and as hot as it is right now, the month of July 2012 has been predicted (and only Allah knows best) to have longer days and shorter nights. In this same July, Ramadhan 1433 will be upon all Muslims around the world.
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[Ramadan Series] How to Make This Your Best Ramadan Ever!
Many Muslims approach Ramadan much like Ramadans in years past. They slip into similar habits and routines, and their ibadah from one Ramadan to the next is predictable. They may have the same tarawih schedules, read similar quantities of Qur’an or perform similar types of ibadah. And they end up coming out of Ramadan very
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[Ramadan Series] Earn Extra Rewards Even Before Ramadan Begins
Are you looking to achieve an amazing amount of blessings by filling your scale with good deeds even before the glorious month of Ramadan begins? Umar bin Al-Khattab [RANHU] reported that the Prophet Muhammad said: “The reward of deeds depend upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.” [1]
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[Ramadan Series] Utilise the Precious Minutes of Ramadan Effectively
Abdullah ibn `Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “The fast and the Qur’an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection. The fast will say: ‘O Lord, I prevented him from his food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him.’ The Qur’an will say: ‘I
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[Ramadan Series] 11 Tips to Help You Enjoy Taraweeh This Ramadan!
Ramadan is just around the corner! Although that often rings bells of fasting during the day and yummy iftaars in the evenings, Ramadan also comes with a beautiful new addition to a Muslim’s daily routine – Taraweeh. It is a breathtaking scene when one sees men, women and children hurrying to the mosques after iftaar,
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