We are witnessing a growing trend of addictions to what I would like to call demoralising desires and temporary pleasures. We know of our purpose, we know of our destination — so why do we continue to live for the dunya (this world, as opposed to the Hereafter) as if it were our only goal
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[Book Review] In Praise Of Slow
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” – Gandhi This sentence speaks volumes and makes a perfect opening to Carl Honoré’s book — In Praise of SLOW: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed. In the spirit of Ramadan and one’s desire to enjoy every minute of this blessed month,
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[SISTERS] 5 Ways to a Healthier Diet
We live in a time in which almost everyone knows the importance of a healthy diet, yet most consider their own way of eating far from the ideal. Unfortunately, when many of us decide it is time to take care of our bodies, we throw ourselves into a super strict regime which places the goal
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[App Review] Exploring Memrise For Learning New Languages
Back in our Productive Hobbies Series, we said learning a new language is among the recommended productive hobbies. We discussed how learning a new language could be an effective way of connecting with people from different backgrounds and cultures. However, like many things in life, learning a new language has its challenges. In this article,
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The Ultimate Post-Ramadan Action Plan for Sisters
Ramadan is a month in which we increased our spirituality and strengthen our relationship with the Qur’an. Ramadan can be overwhelming for women, as we strive to balance family, siblings, extended family, work and social obligations. At the same time, we want to increase our ibaadah and spiritual development, and the balance can be very
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[Interview] Secrets of a Productive Muslimah – Ramadan Edition
At ProductiveMuslimah, we believe the ultimate secret to a successful Muslimah is that she strives with sincere intentions and uses all the resources around her to achieve the highest stations in Paradise. We are always looking for the ‘secrets to productivity’ and wanted to explore how some of the Muslim women today manage time effectively
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