Mindfulness, of late, has become a buzzword and as Muslims, we might wonder what mindfulness has got to do with our faith? In simple words, mindfulness is our ability to pay attention to the present moment without getting carried away by all the distractions, emotions, thoughts, and feelings we experience. From an emotional well-being perspective,
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The HEART of Spiritual Intelligence: How to Cultivate Hikma (Wisdom) During Uncertain Times
Maryam doesn’t seem to be managing her work/life commitments very well, especially with the unexpected COVID-19 challenges. She is a 35-year-old, 1st generation, successful Muslim professional working in a senior management role at a Fortune 10 company in Dallas, Texas. Though she is happily married with two girls, she has been experiencing major stress juggling
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Podcast interview: Why corporations need to adopt faith-based personal development training?
What does faith have to do with work? How can we leverage faith to allow professionals to reach peak performance without being stressed, drained, or overwhelmed? In this interview, Mohammed Faris, CEO of the ProductiveMuslim Company shares his experience delivering corporate workshops on Barakah Culture vs. Hustle Culture. You’ll hear first-hand stories of how his
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How Salah Will Guide Your ‘New Normal’
Every major consulting company and expert is trying to figure out what the ‘new normal’ would be post-COVID19. In these moments of doubt of what the future holds, more than ever, we need to hold on to the certainties of life. One of them being Salah. In this article, I’ll explore how Salah – the
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Surat Al-Mulk: A Spiritual Antidote to the Global Pandemic
In this global pandemic, it is understandable that we have fears and anxieties. Reflecting on the current situation and the way out of this global crisis can make us feel overwhelmed. But is there a way to find peace, perspective and balance in approaching this situation? This is what Surat Al Mulk (‘The Sovereignty’ Chapter
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What Islam Offers to Modern Self-Help: An Islamic Paradigm of Psychology
Islam offers not only a theological framework within which we can position ourselves in relation to God, but it also offers a holistic map for how to navigate the human experience on a path of development of the self, or soul. While we may understand and believe that the Qur’an and Sunnah provide all of
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