Have you ever experienced any of the following thoughts? “They’re looking at me in such a strange way, they definitely don’t like me…” “They have clearly seen my message and not responded… I must have annoyed them somehow, what did I do? Let me ask them if they’re mad at me.” “That person is definitely
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9 Tips to Revive the Sunnah of Siwak (Miswak) Today
The siwak has recently started to surface as a trend in the European market, but it is, in fact, one of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad that he promoted over 1400 years ago. The siwak, also known as miswak, is a small stick used to brush the teeth and it has innumerable health benefits. Our
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Homeschooling? Here are 7 Tips for a Productive Education that Instills God Consciousness
If you’re homeschooling your children, you must have thought of the following questions: What is the perfect learning system of education? Should we emphasize more on core subjects or the Islamic sciences? Can we have the best of both? Can we integrate the two so they are not mutually exclusive? Of course, these are all
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The Good & Bad about Being an Extrovert: How to Refine One’s Character
Our religion places much emphasis on refining one’s character. Prophet Muhammad says: “I was sent to perfect good character.” [Al-Adab Al-Mufrad] In our previous article on “How to be a Productive Introvert“, we reflected on the qualities of the introvert character. In this article, we reflect on the extrovert character. The first thing that comes to
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[Interview] Your Guide to An Effective Transformation of the Mind, Body & Soul
Sisters, if you’re looking for practical advice that helps you transform your life holistically and reach your full potential, then, you’ve come to the right place. ProductiveMuslim brings you this interview with Sr. Khadija Abdus Sabur, a Transformational Coach, Certified Integrative Nutritionist, Emotional Wellness Advocate, and Spiritual Health & Holistic Lifestyle Coach. The Founder of Woman
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9 Tips to Become a More Productive Intern
Many people look for a great internship, but few learn how to master their time and perform excellently as an intern. I learned this the hard way. We all know that the purpose of an internship is to gain insight into a field or industry. Yet, interns often find themselves doing menial tasks. For me,
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