Here are 21 hobbies we can engage ourselves in; some are a bit outside the box, (not the typical Muslim hobby I would say)… others are more ‘traditional’.
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5 iPhone Apps ProductiveMuslim cannot live without!
I was asked one day what are my top 5 iPhone apps that I cannot live without… and here they are: 1. Quran Reader by Batoul Apps ($2.99) This is a great app for reading Quran, especially when you’re stuck in Traffic or have to endure long waits. What I like most about this app
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The Productivity Triangle
I would like to introduce you today to 3 powerful elements of productivity. These are the cornerstone of productivity without which one cannot be productive, and here they are:
1. Knowledge
2. Action
3. Consistency
I call this the Productivity Triangle, and if all 3 element meet in a person, he/she becomes truly productive. But if one element is missing that’s when unproductivity kicks in.
So how do these 3 elements work?
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Increasing Productivity: Lesson 3 – The Power of Reliance
There is an amazing ayah in the Qur’an where Allah says: “Put your trust in Allah. Allah loves those that trust [in Him]”. [Qur’an, Surah Al-Imran Chapter 3 Verse 159] This ayah is profound because it can set you free from the shackles of mediocrity, and enhance your productivity and life in a way you
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Ashura: Lessons of Leadership
A day of victory is remembered today. Victory of Truth against Falesehood, of the Weak against the Strong, of those who are with Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) against those who are with Shaytaan. On this Ashura day, the 10th of Muharram, Prophet Musa – Moses – (Peace be upon him) was saved from Pharaoh. This was nothing short
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Techniques to Develop a Habit of Reading
As Muslims, we cannot underestimate the importance of reading, especially when the first word revealed to our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was “Read!” Yet, whenever the topic of reading comes up, although we recognize its importance we always excuse ourselves with reminders of how busy we are, or assume that reading is a
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