Summer is finally here! It’s time for days spent in relaxation, travelling and hanging out with friends. While it is definitely important to take enough time to relax, don’t forget that summer is also a great time to take advantage of opportunities you can’t manage during the busy days of the school year. Now, you should be asking …
How will the basmalah make you more productive? Make it a habit. More important, make it a conscious habit. Habits are normally things we don’t even notice anymore; the key with the basmalah is to say it with your tongue and heart.
No matter who you are, develop a secret deed of goodness between you and Allah. Think of this very carefully; your secret deed between you and Allah, no one knows it. Maybe every day you give a small charity to someone, maybe you say a good word…
As Muslims, we are taught to always invest our time in the Akhirah, or the Hereafter. Whatever we do in this world will carry over to the next world—be it good or bad. It is in our best interest, then, to spend our time engaging in what will be beneficial to us in the life to come.
Why is it that we need these three things? If you have two of them, you will not be a happy person. And this is true Islamically speaking too. But let’s look at our lives for a moment: Something to do, something to love, something to look forward to.
Being aware of your thoughts helps you know yourself, your virtues and weaknesses. It helps you discover new meanings in the signs of Allah that surround you in His creation. It improves your ability to detect the whispers of Satan. All these contribute to improving your wisdom.
Remember that life is full of surprises. So, build in buffer times to absorb any unexpected events, and try your best to be flexible. Things won’t always go according to plan, but as long as you have a plan and try to stick to it, insha’Allah you’ll achieve a lot more…
When you manage your time efficiently you will start to see results. If you are caught up in the same routine everyday and neither you nor those around you are evolving, then you are just busy. However, if you are getting closer to God and new things are…
How can we be productive this Ramadan. What can we do more of? Brother Muhammad Tim Humble reminds us that the best way is to constantly remember Allah this Ramadan.
Every now and then, people ask me how to stay motivated? How to build consistency at something? Or how to form positive habits? Instead, of answering their questions or giving them some “great life tips”. I ask them how not to stay motivated? How not to build consistency?
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