Time wasn’t “precise” – divided into 24 hours, each hour 60 minutes, and each minute 60 seconds. It was more free-flowing, more natural. Below is a description of how Muslim societies organized their time from a book called “Time Sticks”: How Islam and Other Cultures Have Measured Time by Dr. Barbara Freyer Stowasser:
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Beyond Urgent: Prioritizing Life Using The Intention-Impact Matrix
The intention-impact matrix is a conceptual tool we’ve developed at The Productive Muslim Company to help individuals align their tasks and actions with long-term impact and underlying intention. This is particularly aligned with our Barakah Culture approach to productivity.
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Addressing Overwhelm with a Prophetic H.E.A.R.T.
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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How to Beat Procrastination Before Ramadan
Procrastination is the big daddy of productivity busters and seems to spare no one from its deadly clutches. It is something that we as humans fall for subconsciously at one time or the other. As a child, I was always told by my beloved mother not to delay what is to be done to a
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How to Overcome Pre-Ramadan Information Overload!
There seems to be a surge of Ramadan preparation resources – courses, notes, videos, webinars, books – and you may begin to feel a little overwhelmed. That is understandable, so how do you manage this information overload without feeling like it’ll freeze you from taking any action at all? Firstly, know that all the brothers
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15 Golden Keys to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
For some Muslim entrepreneurs, success appears effortless for some and elusive for others. Why do some excel while others struggle? It’s a mix of mindset, determination, and applying principles found in books like Napoleon Hill books. These texts emphasize attitude, goal-setting, and perseverance, all crucial for success. Aligning efforts with Islamic principles adds another dimension,
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