Islam has equipped the believer with the tools necessary in keeping the “smile” part and parcel of your everyday appearance. One of these tools on its own can help you life your mood and help you lead a happier life, if understood and implemented that is. This one tool is known as “satisfaction with the
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Finding The Beauty In Disconnection
The irony of having to come online to write this post doesn’t wear thin on me. However, living in an age of increasing connectivity, there seems to be very few opportunities to truly relish in moments of disconnection. Over the last couple of months I’ve been increasingly wanting to take more time offline for the simple
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The Concept of Time in the Qur’an (Part 1 of series on Time)
A Muslim’s first source of guidance in life is the Qur’an, and so we turn to the Book of Allah for our initial inspiration in time management. Surah Al-Asr Most of us have committed to memory the beautiful, short surah: Al-Asr (Quran 103:1-3). Admittedly, we often choose to recite it in our salah because of its brevity rather
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Stand Up & Take ACTION for Syria
Over the last several months there has been a story of sheer injustice going through my news feed by the hour- the brutal massacre of our brothers and sisters in Syria under a tyrannical and unjust regime. Like many of you I at first was just reading and watching as friends updated the situation and
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How to Get Organised With a Lifebook!
I recently bought the ProductiveMuslim.com certified Lifebook from simplyislam.com and thought I would share with you my initial thoughts on it.It’s published by Siratt and is unique, as they have added an Islamic twist to the normal diary that is so readily available. Firstly, it is gorgeous to hold. I’ve bought a white deskbook, which is the
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The Five Top Qualities of Inspirational People
If I asked you who and what inspires you in life today I’m sure the average reader would name a number of celebrities and well known figures like Richard Branson or Bill Gates. Perhaps the average Muslim reader (yes you!) will think of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions
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