“Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists). He has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood). Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous. Who has taught (the writing) by the pen. He has taught man that which he knew not” [Qur’an, 96: 1-5] “Read” was
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What’s Holding You Back from Effective Listening?
It’s pretty easy to ramble on; the challenge is often how to become an effective listener. Find out about the barriers holding you back from productive listening and how to conquer such barriers. People speak a lot. As children we are taught how to speak. Then, as adults we are encouraged to become strong public
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Be A Productive Member of the Family!
Many of us may not associate being productive with familial roles or responsibilities. Some may think that spending time with family is a waste of time and instead something more constructive can be done. But what if I told you that with a few handy tips, you’ll insha Allah become a productive family member. You’ll
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Can You Volunteer Your Skills?
Muslims and Charity Zakat: What is your definition of the third Pillar of Islam? We might often assume it means money alone, but it is important to note that charity can take multiple forms. Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari: The Prophet said, ‘On every Muslim there is enjoined (a compulsory) sadaqa (alms).’ They (the people) said,
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How Do You Get Closer to Your Ummah?
The concept of an “Ummah” has slightly deteriorated in the political and economic sphere in the past 100 years due to lack of leadership in the Muslim world. However, at the grassroot level, it’s still there. Over a month ago I came back from a ProductiveMuslim Tour in Malaysia and was overwhelmed by the kindness
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Productivity Tips for Every Aspiring Entrepreneur
Are you an entrepreneur wondering how to make your business work? Whether you’re just starting out, or maybe need some timely reminders on how to keep your business growing, these tips can help. Entrepreneurship is all about speed. The faster you work, the sooner you fail. The sooner you fail, the quicker you learn. The
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