When we started our Productive Ramadan project four years ago, we started with a hypothesis. The hypothesis said: “It is possible for a Modern Muslim man or woman to be spiritually, physically, and socially productive during Ramadan.” Up until that point, the debate about productivity during Ramadan was centered around two camps: Those who brought
Read articleWhen Exams Attack: 6 Tips to Revamp Your Revision
Exams are just around the corner for many students. Many of us have a number of panic attacks around this time of year, every year. The guilt of procrastination and piles of books that have yet to be read looms over us. Memories of ploughing through hours of dreary revision sessions are often hidden away
Read article[Reader Discussion] The One Thing You Want to Achieve This Ramadan
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 achieving your goals against all odds. The theme for this month’s discussion is the one thing you want to achieve this Ramadan, inshaAllah.
Read article[When You Work for Allah’s Sake – Part 2] How to Reap Maximum Benefit and Reward When You Volunteer
In the first part of this series (Part 1), we discussed the prerequisites of being a great volunteer: what you should take care of before you enroll as a volunteer. In this part of the series, we’ll get right to work and see how we can reap maximum benefit and reward while working as a volunteer, In
Read article[Productivity Tool Review] Ultimate Muslima Planner
Making to-do lists is a good habit but not necessarily the hallmark of a productive person. Anyone can ramble about what they need to do. The hallmark of a productive person, however, is his/her ability to fill up the ‘Done’ list (without always being serious and in a rush). In this article, I’ll introduce one
Read article9 Ways to Lower Your Daily Stress
Stress has unfortunately become a normal part of our lives. In modern society, it is one of the silent culprits that affects anyone. A little might not be too bad for anyone, but continuous stress can cause negative effects on your mind, body and overall life. A stress statistic data showed that 77% of people in
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