What do we do if parents stop us from being productive? This is something a lot of us can relate to, whether our parents are Muslims or non-Muslims. Often, parents are concerned about the productive projects we undertake. Will the projects yield positive results? Do the projects involve the right kind of people (Islamophobia seems
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Sense of Humour in Islam
A friend of mine once asked me: “Why are Muslims always gloomy?” I was surprised at this, so I asked him how he came to that conclusion, and he explained: “Once I told my friend about a funny thing that happened to me but he told me not to laugh…” To help answer his query I though
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At Your Mothers Feet: Taking Action on Global Maternal Health
Image from GreenProphet.com Every Muslim has heard the saying “Paradise lies at your mother’s feet”. We know that Islam has placed emphasis on the high status of mothers and the vital role they play in society – as educators, carers, as the backbone of families and societies. We know we are enjoined to honour both our parents, yet the Prophet (Peace and blessings
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How Marriage Can Enhance Your Productivity
When thinking about one of the major factors that could influence one’s productivity, we inevitably think about our relationships. After all, many studies will indicate that our relationships can be very instrumental in our level of happiness and subsequently, our level of productivity. One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is
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Having Productive Discussions
How many of us have had a discussion with a loved one that ended badly? We’ve either ended the discussion with an argument or departed on a sour note. All we want is for our loved one to understand our point of view, but we end up regretting what we’ve said and how we’ve said
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How a Productive Muslim Says Sorry
During the pre-Islamic days of ignorance, the one who was treacherous, proud, and dishonest was feared and considered strong. But revelation through the Qur’an and Sunnah teach us otherwise. The Prophet (sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) didn’t just win battles, but hearts as well. He was known for his gentle nature and kindness, even to
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