In the previous parts of this series, we talked about the essential prerequisites of parenting (Part 1), avoiding shirk (Part 2), being grateful and caring towards our parents (Part 3), thereby establishing a connection with Allah (Part 4), and developing patience and a love for prayer in children (Part 5). In this article, we will explore yet
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We can make intentions, we can make plans, we can make duas, but we also need to have Allah’s “tawfeeq”: the key ingredient without which we cannot achieve anything in this life. As Prophet Shu’aib [alyhis] told his people: “And my [tawfeeq] success is not but through Allah. Upon him I have relied, and to
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The kitchen is probably one of the busiest rooms in your house, a place where you and your family spend a lot of time. As they say, the heart of the home is in the kitchen! Consequently, the kitchen can easily accumulate dirt and clutter if you do not manage it well. As a stay-at-home mother of four
Read article[Reader Discussion] How to Achieve Your Goals Against All Odds
Every month, we host a ProductiveMuslim reader discussion where you can share ideas and tips to help each other become more productive. Last month, readers shared many interesting ideas on restoring ties with family and friends. The theme for this month’s discussion is achieving your goals against all odds.
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Making to-do lists is a good habit but not necessarily the hallmark of a productive person. Anyone can ramble about what they need to do. The hallmark of a productive person, however, is his/her ability to fill up the ‘Done’ list (without always being serious and in a rush). In this article, I’ll introduce one
Read article[Finding Peace and Contentment – Part 1]: What Does it Mean to be Blessed?
If you’re in a state of difficulty, tribulation or restriction that is affecting your inner peace and making you think you’re not blessed, then you should read this. We all want to be ‘blessed’, right? When we’re pleased with someone, we say “God bless you.” When people ask us to make dua for them, we say
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