15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “And [they are] those who, when they spend, do so not excessively or sparingly but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate” [25:67]. You look at your desk. Papers piling up. Emails unread. Still so much work to do. The room full of toys. Dishes on the worktop, dinner still needs
Read articleAyah # 14 – Productive Emotions: What Do You FEEL?
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “If You should punish them-indeed they are Your servants, but if You forgive them- indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise” [5:118]. He had been crying all night… repeating the same words… over and over again… peace and blessings be upon him. This
Read articleAyah #13 – Productive Regrets!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “But if someone is steadfast and forgives, that is the most resolute course to follow” [42:43]. Productive regrets! “I should have…” “If only…” “How could I be so stupid…” How many times have you said these things – or thought them? We can’t turn back time. What’s done
Read articleAyah #12 – Productive Questions
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Then where are you going?” [81:26]. Productive questions! On many occasions in the Qur’an, Allah uses questions to WAKE you up. Someone once said: “Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” We know the sahaba mastered a
Read articleAyah #11 – Rise & Shine!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Those who remember Allah standing and sitting and lying on their sides and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth: Our Lord! Thou hast not created this in vain! Glory be to Thee; save us then from the chastisement of the fire” [3:191]. Rise & Shine!
Read articleAyah #10 – Productive Naseehah: How to Advise Yourself!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect” [65:2-3]. Productive Naseehah: How to Advise Yourself! Can you remember the last time someone gave you really, really good advice? Did you take it? Giving
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