What happens when you go through painful work experiences? Do you pause to reflect on their meaning, and message for you? Do you allow them to teach you and help you grow, or do you numb your heart and mind until they pass? Being more concerned about work outcomes can lead us to sweep our
Read articleAmbassador Ebrahim Rasool: How the Qur’an Helped Me Find My Power Within & 7 Tips to Radiate Barakah
This article is courtesy of Amb. Ebrahim Rasool, former South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States. He has a long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. He held several leadership positions and received several leadership awards. He has been active in mobilizing Muslims and the broader faith communities toward a deeper
Read articleWhy We Need to Develop Faith-Based Critical Reading Skills
As part of the launch of Barakah Academy, we’re excited to partner with Omar Usman, who’ll lead our brand new Book Club inside the Academy. Below, Omar Usman puts forward a powerful case of why we need to develop faith-based critical reading skills. He also shares how we intend to develop these skills through our
Read articleSpirituality & the Keto Diet – A Prophetic Link
Disclaimer: What is outlined below is a generalization of scientific findings related to nutrition that I attempt to synthesize with traditional wisdom and practice. It is not a replacement for medical advice, nor is it intended to be a treatment plan for a medical condition. Any attempts to implement concepts below should be done under
Read articleAre You Good Enough? How Musa (AS) Tackled Self-Doubt
Do you experience self-doubt? Do you feel like an imposter at work? at home? In the big goals that you want to achieve in life? You’re not alone. I used to think confidence was a genetic trait imprinted on those destined to greatness. It was only after studying the lives of the accomplished- like prophets,
Read articleBarakah Culture vs. Hustle Culture: How to Win More Days Without Losing Your Soul
Over the last few years, a new breed of motivational/self-help experts appeared on YouTube and wrote books on what many are now calling “Hustle Culture.” The ideas expressed by those operating within this community emphasize that to be successful you should always be working hard, getting the “impossible” done, and cutting sleep to start the
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