As a business traveler, I travel frequently within the USA and abroad. Sometimes, practicing Islam during frequent business travels in non-Muslim majority countries (like the USA) can appear to be challenging for the Muslim professional. Modern-day business travel is harrying enough for professionals, especially IT executives. On a typical travel day, I run through an
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Barakah Culture Manifesto in 100 Words
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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How a Painful Work Experience Can Turn into a Powerful Opportunity for Peace & Growth
What happens when you go through painful work experiences? Do you pause to reflect on their meaning, and message for you? Do you allow them to teach you and help you grow, or do you numb your heart and mind until they pass? Being more concerned about work outcomes can lead us to sweep our
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[Available Now] The Barakah Culture Cards: Your Practical Guide to the Mindsets, Values & Rituals of Barakah Culture
The Barakah Culture Cards are now available for purchase at the Barakah Academy store. The Barakah Culture Cards serve as a training tool for professionals and teams to help them identify the mindsets, values, and rituals that promote barakah culture in their personal & professional lives. The purpose of the cards is to engage professionals
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Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool: How the Qur’an Helped Me Find My Power Within & 7 Tips to Radiate Barakah
This article is courtesy of Amb. Ebrahim Rasool, former South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States. He has a long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. He held several leadership positions and received several leadership awards. He has been active in mobilizing Muslims and the broader faith communities toward a deeper
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How Divine Affection “Al-Wadud” Can Help You Deal with Work Mistakes
Do you ever make a mistake at work, or perceive a mistake as a manager, and it overwhelms you with sadness, anxiety, or other negative emotions? A few weeks ago, I was discussing with my supervisor a situation at work. I ended up overreacting or -as the supervisor said, “catastrophized” the situation. With a bit
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