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Allah says in the Quran: “And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose. Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion” (Surah Al-Talaq, verses 3) May 8 [Productive Teens – Part 1] How to Deal Effectively with Peer Pressure and Bullying (46 Comments)

One great habit that can help people have a more productive life, as recommended by Allah (SWT), is reciting the Quran: "…So recite as much of the Quran as is feasible. …" (73: 20)Transforming your life into one that is much more productive, meaningful and enjoyable depends on one instantaneous decision: Managing your time the way our beloved Prophet taught us. Start NOW! Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “If only you relied on Allah a true reliance, He would provide sustenance for you just as He does the birds: They fly out in the morning empty and return in the afternoon with full stomachs. (Ahmad, An-Nasa’I, Ibn Majah, Al-Hakim and At-Tirmidhi) 4. Reading Quran Nov 7 [Animation – Episode 2] Habits of Happy Productive Muslim Couples: They Fight The Real Enemy (32 Comments) This is perhaps the most challenging question to ask yourself in the notepad because it requires deep introspection and self-accountability. Make your desktop computer/laptop clean and remove unnecessary files/shortcuts from your computer screen (resist the temptation of having 10 programs open at once! It’ll only slow your computer down and not help you focus).

Understanding our intentions and trying to purify them so that they are for the sake of Allah SWT is a powerful step to get clarity on decisions and ensure that you make spiritually-intelligent decisions. Therefore, in this section of the Istikharah Notepad, write down what your niyyah (intention) is and assess your intention: This is the fountain of Barakah! But subhanaAllah, we rarely drink from it! Allah says in the Quran: “ And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it…” (Surah Al-An’am, Verse 92). So read the Quran, and observe the blessings and barakah of Allah enter your life. The further we are from this Book of Guidance, the less barakah we will have in our lives. 5. Saying Bismillah Every week, make it a habit to take 1-2 hours of your daily life to pause and think about every aspect of your life: Dec 2 Six Masterclasses & 195 Graduates: Read The Inspiring Stories of The Productive Muslim Masterclass Graduates (0 Comments) Aug 18 We’re Going Hijri: The Productive Muslim Company to Align its Business with the Hijri Calendar (0 Comments)Procrastinators do not appreciate time nor the means and the opportunities that Allah gives them to be productive. Each day has its own share of work and each time has its own share of obligations. Therefore, in the Prophet’s life, there was no such thing as idle time. Use every single opportunity to do good. Don’t wait to ‘get old’ to fix your life. If you are not willing to live a purpose-driven, productive life now, then how do you expect to live such a life when you are old? 5. Honoring the Time of Others May 4 What I Learned from My Grandfather, Rubeya Abdullah Bin Faris, Who Just Left this World (58 Comments) This hadeeth was what spurred me to create ProductiveMuslim.com! Such gems of productivity are the sources of blessings which we should seek to make our life productive. Waking up early is such an important step to being blessed and feeling good throughout your day. The purpose of the istikharah prayer is that we are seeking Allah’s guidance and giving over our affair to Allah (tafweedh). Therefore, after taking all the above steps and praying istikharah, the next step is to take action in the direction our heart is inclined towards and have complete trust that Allah SWT will take care of the rest (even if things don’t go our way). Turn off non-urgent notifications on all your devices (laptops/phones/etc). Remove the “pings” that only serve to distract you.

Yes, it’s difficult to be honest when you’re trying to sell something, but trust me it’s worth it. 8. Dua I’m a firm believer that Barakah is not a lost treasure, rather, it’s right in front of our eyes! This treasure is only available and ready to be handed over to the one who works for it. Below, I list some of the sources of Barakah. It’s not an exhaustive list, therefore, I do hope you can contribute to it with your comments inshaAllah so we can all share and extend our understanding of this great treasure at ProductiveMuslim.com! 1. Good Intentions If we look into the seerah, we can deduce that the Prophet’s day was divided into three main parts. Oct 24 Maintain Your Motivation and Strengthen Willpower – Maintaining a Success Ritual (Part 3) (6 Comments)In the first part of this topic, we tried to describe some of the inspiring aspects of Imam Hussain’s (AS) uprising that can be a model for all human beings. It was mentioned that confronting any oppressive and cruel regime is a duty over every free human being. That was the reason that Imam Hussain (AS) stood up against Yazid’s tyranny. However, taking the leadership should not be the aim and should not be achieved at any price. In fact, whoever seeks real justice, should act justly. Here we review other lessons from Imam Hussain’s (AS) movement. Imam Hussain (AS) Demonstrated Courage Oct 31 [Animation – Episode 1] Habits of Happy Productive Muslim Couples: They Love Each Other for the Sake of Allah (56 Comments) We never even start asking ourselves, if we can have a different attitude towards these insects. In our understanding, they are dirty, aggravating creatures that should be destroyed. Yet, it has happened to me to watch some well-made documentary films about insects. And think to myself why I am so ignorant and hostile towards these beautiful creatures of God. Prejudice and Discrimination Narrated ‘Aisha: that the Messenger of Allah said: “The best of you is the best to his wives, and I am the best of you to my wives, and when your companion dies, leave him alone.” [ Jami’ at-Tirmidhi] We should still keep in mind that everything may not go exactly as we plan and not get disappointed if our plans do not go very well. Allah (SWT) says: