We, humans, are buiser, more distracted, and juggling more than ever before in human history and that also in a resurgent pandemic. As we approach the month of Rabi Al Awwal, what inspirations can we draw from the Prophet (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)? How do we address our overwhelm through cultivating a Prophetic Heart?
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Success Story: Aisha Ahmed, Mindfulness Masterclass Graduate
Mindfulness Masterclass and Me
Mindfulness is a buzzword. Everyone seems to be talking about it these days. I never once considered that I would be learning about Mindfulnes one day until I stepped inside the Mindfulness Masterclass at Productive Muslim. And I walked away with deeply meaningful tools for my spiritual-emotional wellbeing and a beautiful supportive community.
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The HEART of Spiritual Intelligence: How to Cultivate Hikma (Wisdom) During Uncertain Times
Maryam doesn’t seem to be managing her work/life commitments very well, especially with the unexpected COVID-19 challenges. She is a 35-year-old, 1st generation, successful Muslim professional working in a senior management role at a Fortune 10 company in Dallas, Texas. Though she is happily married with two girls, she has been experiencing major stress juggling
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#TravelingWhileMuslim: A Practical Guide for Muslim Business Travelers
As a business traveler, I travel frequently within the USA and abroad. Sometimes, practicing Islam during frequent business travels in non-Muslim majority countries (like the USA) can appear to be challenging for the Muslim professional. Modern-day business travel is harrying enough for professionals, especially IT executives. On a typical travel day, I run through an
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Barakah-Based Fitness vs. Superficial Fitness: 8 Mindful Ways to Change Your Fitness Perspective
On the surface, the mainstream fitness industry, by and large, promotes a superficial, sensual picture of success. We see images of chiseled abs, bikini bodies and proud smiles framing flexed muscles in gym selfies and advertisements. We are told that this brand of fitness will make us happier, more productive and improve our quality of
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9 Easy Tips to Maintain your Health after Ramadan
Every year, the Holy month of Ramadan provides us with the opportunity to improve our health by eliminating unhealthy eating patterns and giving our overburdened digestive systems a much needed break. During this sacred month, the rituals of fasting, night prayer and reading the Holy Qur’an on a daily basis can have a transformational effect
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