With the start of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims from all over the world have embarked on a journey of a lifetime. However, if you are among those who will instead be watching them on TV and wishing you were with them, you must be asking yourself: What do I do during these days? Let us remind ourselves of some specific and
Read articleIt’s Hajj Time: You Need to Talk
Wrapped in two white hand towels, totally convinced he’s performing Hajj like the rest of us, the cutest, most adorable little boy on earth recited the ‘Fatiha’ out loud during the silent prayer of ‘asr. He was so tiny; I wouldn’t have seen him if he wasn’t standing right in front of me, leaving a
Read article[Missing Makkah – Part 1]: Special Advice for Former Hujjaj This Season
Every former Hajji has their own unique story. Tales of the days they were blessed to spend on this sacred journey, so beloved that even the struggles and discomfort they faced are not enough to discourage them from wanting to return. At this time of year, that yearning grows stronger. So, what can they do
Read articleFour Things to Do on the Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2] This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too
Read articleThe One Thing You MUST Leave Behind When Going to Hajj
If there is one thing that separates a Muslim or Muslimah from Allah it is their ego! Whatever journey you are going on, ego always seems to want to travel with you. Here at Productive Muslim, as we reflect on Hajj, I aim to show you why you need to leave this kind of baggage
Read articleProfessional Barakah: How Qur’an Teaches Us to Hire Top Talent
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic! Human Resources is pivotal for the success of any company. It is what keeps the business running or drowning. We are advised to hire people for education and experience, judgement and taste, attitude and aptitude. Even after sorting that huge pile of resumes and establishing
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