Life can be tough these days. It genuinely seems like we are stuck in a rat race – work is boring, family is difficult, you just can’t find the social network and warm feeling of brother/sisterhood, and of course, you’re still single. And then on top of all this, mum is not well and dad
Read articleRe-charging your battery: How to deal with imaan dips
“Takbeer” – your voice with those of the brothers and sisters around you come together in a resounding “Allahu Akbar!”; there is a surge of energy and you feel so uplifted, your heart is full of love for Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, and His Messenger (sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Your pride in Islam is
Read article5 Ways to Kick Start your Productivity
If you’ve been trapped in the dungeons of unproductivity and have no clue how toescape, here are 5 ways you can kick start your productivity and jump back onto the productive path: 1. Visit a graveyard: Reconnect with your purpose and remember where you are heading. Visiting a graveyard pushes you to do something about your life and not sit idle. Spend some time quietly
Read articleThe Why and How of Goal-Setting
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim When we want to motivate a friend not to give up or to work harder, it is helpful to remind them of their goals and dreams. This is because goals give a destination and a tangible standard to strive to achieve. Goal-setting is crucial because… 1) It helps you manage your time because when you know your aim, you work purposefully and act accordingly.
Read articleInterview with Muslim Hands
We caught up with Br.Irfan Akram, Muslim Hands‘ UK Fundraising Manager to tell us more about the challenge and how it’ll support the maternal health clinics in Afghanistan. Also, Br.Irfan announces a SPECIAL GIFT from MuslimHands if you donate £50 or more to the ProductiveMuslim Kilimanjaro challenge! (offer valid for UK fans
Read articleThe ProductiveMuslim Dua
I was pondering over a famous Dua (supplication) that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) used to say at times of anxiety or sorrow, and I realised how wonderful this dua is for Productive Muslims everywhere. The dua is: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
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