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how to let go of emotional attachments

How to Let Go of Emotional Attachments

When people say you shouldn’t be attached to dunya, what does that make you think of? Money, fashion, property? Normally something tangible, something materialistic; but how often do you think of people? Do you ever stop to think that maybe you’re attached to this dunya because of the way you’re attached to people? Now this time, think about

ProductiveMuslim Editorial Team · · 6 min
How to Remain Productive While Grieving

How to Remain Productive While Grieving

When Muslims lose someone dear to them, they almost automatically say: “…Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return” [Quran: Chapter 2, Verse 156]. But the truth is, death is something no one can really prepare you for. There is no ‘right’ way to make sense of it or deal with it after

Hanan Abdel-Khalek · · 11 min
Relax, Sister: How to Take the Rejuvenating Breaks You Need

Relax, Sister: How to Take the Rejuvenating Breaks You Need

Time flies between juggling all of our different roles, and women often feel like they are not ‘allowed’ to relax, because it seems like we need to achieve everything first. The list is never-ending; there is always something that needs doing.

The Writing Muslimah · · 10 min
ProductiveMuslim Reader Discussion

[Reader Discussion] How to Have a Relaxed and Refreshing Weekend

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 What You Can Do While You Commute. The theme for this month’s discussion is how you can have a relaxed and refreshing weekend.

Zaynab Chinoy · · 1 min