During the three months of summer, many of us abandoned or at least neglected a routine. We basked in the summer laxness. As the school year begins, it is most definitely time to get back on track! Whether you are homeschooling or your children are attending school outside of the home, routines have to be
Read articleHow to a be a Productive Member of your Masjid
The masjid is the center of a Muslim community. Although masjids are specifically made for the worship of Allah, it is also a meeting point for Muslims to gain knowledge therein and recite The Qur’an, to seek counsel and to meet other Muslims, to remember Allah (The Exalted). Whether you live in a Muslim society
Read articleConsumerism as a Productivity Drain and How to Avoid It
Ipad, Itouch, Iphone, Blackberry, Mac, Apple, Coach, Reebok; trying to stay up to date with the trends can be overwhelming. If you live in a modern society you can not help but be bombarded with the sights and sounds of the latest and coolest gadgets and trends. How do you stay grounded amidst a consumer
Read article7 Productive Steps To Balance Your Study Schedule
If you live in an Islamic country, your morning likely begins with the adhaan for Fajr. After the Fajr prayer, it is time to start your day in preparation for classes at university. The classes are held till mid-day (Zuhr time), or even till late evening (Maghrib time). Add to that the traffic congestion (in
Read articleTop 6 Tips to Strengthen your Memory
The capacity of memory in the brain to store, process and recall information is truly a wondrous blessing of Allah. We use our memory to gain beneficial knowledge; we also use our memory to recall the mistakes we’ve made in the past and learn from them to become better. For instance, remembering how we may
Read articleGirl Power Well Before the 21st Century – Productive Muslim Women in History (Part 1)
Click here to read full series on Girl Power Well Before the 21st Century Picture this: a perceptive and intelligent woman, respected and generous, owning a business known for its integrity in all business transactions. If you’re like most people, you probably conjured an image of a 21st century corporate type, but in fact, the
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