Surat-ul-Qadr (97) إِنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ فِى لَيۡلَةِ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ We have indeed revealed this (Quran) in the Night of Power (al-Qadr): (1) وَمَآ أَدۡرَٮٰكَ مَا لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? (2) لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّنۡ أَلۡفِ شَہۡرٍ۬ The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. (3) [...]
“A Time for Healing” – Submitted by MAS Youth Speaker Bio: Muslema Purmul was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in the Study of Religion and a Bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of California at San Diego. She has served the Muslim [...]
The race for good deeds starts with huge momentum at the beginning of Ramadan, but somewhere down the race some of us slowed down. With only few days left till end of Ramadan, we need to make that one last sprint in order to finish strong and be among the winners! Nothing more disappointing that [...]
One of the best experiences of Ramadan is the beauty of the night prayer, standing in Taraweeh/Tahajjud. Yet many people don’t feel the effect of night prayer upon their hearts, and instead complain of aching feet and back pains! Here are some practical tips that would help you enjoy this experience each night inshaAllah: 1. [...]
I have an unusual question to ask you: What can you learn from a dog? I am not referring to the ones you find in kids stories or cartoons. The dog I’m going to tell you about was mentioned within the context of keeping good company and the favourable effect that has on a person [...]
With the last 10 nights befalling us, some of you may start hearing a new word flying around the Muslim community – the word is “I’tikaaf”. What does it mean? How is it done? Who’s it for? and What can you do about it? (Answers below adopted from Islam-qa.com) It is strange that the Muslims [...]
ProductiveRamadan.com has been around for 15 days so far throwing at you tips and technique about how to make your day super productive, and now it’s time to hear from you! We’re launching a new competition today about your Ideal ProductiveRamadan day! It’s pretty simple and goes like this: If you were to plan your [...]
I know most of you are super-worried about your productivity during Ramadan especially in the first few days, so I want to give you the top 10 tips you’ll need to stay productive during Ramadan right now! Top 10 ProductiveMuslim advice for a Productive Ramadan 1. Have sincere intentions, work hard and make lots of [...]
ProductiveRamadan.com has been around for 15 days so far throwing at you tips and technique about how to make your day super productive, and now it’s time to hear from you! We’re launching a new competition today about your Ideal ProductiveRamadan day! It’s pretty simple and goes like this: If you were to plan your [...]
I know most of you are super-worried about your productivity during Ramadan especially in the first few days, so I want to give you the top 10 tips you’ll need to stay productive during Ramadan right now! Top 10 ProductiveMuslim advice for a Productive Ramadan 1. Have sincere intentions, work hard and make lots of [...]
Surat-ul-Qadr (97) إِنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ فِى لَيۡلَةِ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ We have indeed revealed this (Quran) in the Night of Power (al-Qadr): (1) وَمَآ أَدۡرَٮٰكَ مَا لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? (2) لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّنۡ أَلۡفِ شَہۡرٍ۬ The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. (3) [...]
“A Time for Healing” – Submitted by MAS Youth Speaker Bio: Muslema Purmul was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in the Study of Religion and a Bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of California at San Diego. She has served the Muslim [...]
The race for good deeds starts with huge momentum at the beginning of Ramadan, but somewhere down the race some of us slowed down. With only few days left till end of Ramadan, we need to make that one last sprint in order to finish strong and be among the winners! Nothing more disappointing that [...]
So you’ve heard the great virtues of i’tikaaf and made a decision that you want to try it out this year, now comes the big question: what should you take with you on i’tikaaf and what should you leave behind?? The basic answer is take as little as you need and try to live the [...]
One of the best experiences of Ramadan is the beauty of the night prayer, standing in Taraweeh/Tahajjud. Yet many people don’t feel the effect of night prayer upon their hearts, and instead complain of aching feet and back pains! Here are some practical tips that would help you enjoy this experience each night inshaAllah: 1. [...]
I have an unusual question to ask you: What can you learn from a dog? I am not referring to the ones you find in kids stories or cartoons. The dog I’m going to tell you about was mentioned within the context of keeping good company and the favourable effect that has on a person [...]
With the last 10 nights befalling us, some of you may start hearing a new word flying around the Muslim community – the word is “I’tikaaf”. What does it mean? How is it done? Who’s it for? and What can you do about it? (Answers below adopted from Islam-qa.com) It is strange that the Muslims [...]
Ramadan is a month that every Muslim longs to witness and relish its divine flavors. It is the month in which Muslims strive to keep every body part align with the worship of Allah (Subhanhu wa Ta’ala). Thus, it is very true that with Ramadan, our schedules are jam packed with spiritual activities inside and [...]
About the speaker: Ibrahim Hindy was born and raised in Toronto, Canada where he currently resides. He began lecturing and delivering friday sermons at the young age of 18 throughout Toronto at many mosques, including Masjid Salaheddin where his father, Imam Aly Hindy serves as Imam. Ibrahim has travelled extensively in search of Islamic knowledge, [...]
The days of Ramadan are in full swing and we’re at the cusp of reaching the final 10 days of Ramadan, the most holy and blessed of the month. So what will we do differently in these 10 days that we haven’t already done in the last 17 or so? For me that is the [...]
A number of inspiring lessons can be learnt from the battle of Badr. These can be truly motivating when we face major challenges in our day to day activities. Below are just 5 of these lessons: 1. Have true conviction (Yakin) in the Help of Allah Before arrival to the battle, Allah sent down the [...]
There are many places in the Qur’an where Allah Subhanhu wa Ta’ala commands us to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon him) for example Allah Subhanhu wa Ta’ala tells us, the meaning of which in English is: “He who obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allah… ” (4:80) As [...]
I recently had the honour of witnessing three sisters saying their Shahadah, just a couple of weeks before Ramadan. These three sisters are all so keen to know what they should be doing to celebrate this blessed month in the best way they can, but feeling a little overwhelmed by the amount of advice they [...]
I don’t need to say much about bad breath in Ramadan, we’ve all experienced it (either from others or ourselves) and it’s becoming a serious issue that needs to be tackled as it affects our self-confidence (and hence our productivity). Firstly, it should be noted that the smell that comes from the fasting person’s mouth [...]
A wave of disappointment overcomes us sisters at certain times during Ramadan when we realise that we can’t fast during the menstrual cycle or post-natal period. It’s almost like we get left out, especially when everyone else gets excited at the last 10 nights – but even if your not fasting, there are ways to [...]
Continued from Part 1. 5. Evaluate how much time you’ve spent talking Here’s an experiment to try for one day: Equipped with a timer, keep a tab on how many hours/minutes you speak each day, ideally per topic you cover as well. Then at the end of the day, evaluate your results looking at total [...]
Many ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) have warned us against letting the tongue be free, yet we still find amongst us many struggling to leave back-biting, slander, swearing, cursing, lying and all those traits which are not befitting for the character of a Muslim. This Ramadan is an opportune time for you [...]
Every Ramadan, countless iftaar parties take place. Unfortunately, each one more unproductive than the other. As productive Muslims, let’s set the standard for a truly productive (& fun) iftar party! Here’s an hour by hour breakdown of how to organise your very own productive iftaar party: The Productive Iftaar Party Schedule 6.00pm – Guest Arrival [...]
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“Change” is the vogue today. “Change” is being chanted by the presidential candidates to rally up public support; “Change” is being demanded by the masses suffering due to skyrocketing fuel and commodity prices; “Change”, a drastic one indeed, is what we are witnessing with awe in the global weather patterns. For Muslims, Ramadan is the [...]
It’s easy when talking about productivity during Ramadan to assume that everyone you’re speaking to is well and healthy in this blessed month. However, we know that’s not true for everybody. Even though our religion has given concession to those who are ill to not fast during Ramadan and compensate in other ways, however as [...]
While we are cleansing our souls and bodies during Ramadan, why not take this opportunity to cleanse our schedules as well? Ramadan is the perfect time to go lean and cut away the unnecessary activities that lead us to a reduced state of productivity. Now that’s broad area to handle. So for this article we [...]
Never a religion has emphasised the importance of tying the ties of kinship and building strong bonds with ones relatives/family then the religion of Islam. With verses revealed on this topic, and many hadeeths narrated about this virtue, it is ironic to see Muslims today far from this practice and not upholding their ties of [...]
All too often we see injustice in the world, the violation of rights and unfair trade routes. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “When any one of you sees anything that is disapproved (of by Allah), let him change it with his hand. If he is not able to do so, then let him change it [...]
The following 7 Spiritually Productive activities you should try to develop as Habits during the days of Ramadan so that hopefully you can continue with them after Ramadan. I consider these activities as the spiritual ‘bread and butter’ of any ProductiveMuslim, and to develop them as habits is the essence of starting your journey towards [...]
In this article you’re about to learn the quickest, most effective ways to increase your fluency in reading the Quran in Arabic. By following these methods, over time you’ll go from stuttering and stammering over simple words to reciting any page of the Quran as easily as you can recite Surah al-Fatiha. But first, let [...]
Done correctly, Fasting promotes the following key health benefits to the body: 1. Fasting Helps to detoxify the Body It’s spring-cleaning time for the body. Just as we need to overhaul a car every now and then to maintain the car so that it can function optimally, so does our body. One month of Fasting [...]
The verb ‘give’ doesn’t necessarily denote voluntary charity as having to give away money, yet most of us absolve our obligation for charity by spending lots of money during ramadan to various causes. Though these are all noble acts – what about other lasting charity acts that we can do physically? The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Every [...]
Not everyone has the luxury to take a month off from work for Ramadan. In fact working during Ramadan maybe better for your Dunya and Akhirah. The Job Haters Are you doing a job you hate, just to pay the bills? Perhaps Ramadan will be a big wake-up call for you. You might realise you [...]
ProductiveRamadan.com Weekly Naseeha – Episode 1: Setting Priorities Straight
What’s your no.1 priority this Ramadan and how to keep it that way!
I was inspired by a friend of mine to write this article. He’s a self-acclaimed couch potato (only moves to fulfill his basic needs and go to work). But when the situation in Pakistan became too overwhelming for him to withstand watching, he got out of his couch and decided to do something about it. [...]
3 COOL tips to get more out of your Quran Recitation
Idrees Ally is the founder of ReciteinTune.com, a website that aims to help people improve the sound of their Quranic recitation, with a focus on voice and tune training. He is extremely passionate about the sound of the Quran, and hopes to inspire a revival of the art of beautiful recitation in North America.
The body, heart, and mind are all interconnected systems that affect one’s abilities, potential, and sense of contentment. By keeping each one of these systems active and engaged, one can look forward to a life composed of a truly holistic form of health. Unfortunately, the Muslim community often looks at health maintenance with a nonchalant [...]
Continued from Part 1 and Part 2 Major Time Management Considerations 1. Sleep As alluded to already, one may have to adjust one’s sleep pattern. The sunna sleep after Zuhr, known as qaylula, is practised by many to help them re-energise. For workers fasting, the time immediately upon arriving home is ideal. Sleep can also [...]
As we all know, Ramadan is great time to spiritually recharge! It’s also a great time to make Dua. Every year for the past 3 years I’ve made a Dua list. At the start of Ramadan I write down a list of 7 to 8 things that I would want the most and I memorize [...]
….Continued from Part 1 Ramadan’s Inbuilt Time Management System Despite the plethora of time management systems, methods, organisers and techniques, the best is often the simplest. Being able to schedule all your activities is actually the most efficient way of utilising our time. That’s why schools, colleges, universities, businesses and countless other institutions do it. [...]
Here are 7 top tips for exercising this Ramadan: 1. Get clearance from your doctor: I know you’re eager to exercise, but your doctor must be aware, especially if you are taking any medication or suffer from any condition. Staying on the cautious side by taking your doctor’s advise can save you a lot of [...]
During Ramadan the demands on your time as a mother are increased. Between chores, family, kids, and cooking, your time can easily get mismanaged. In some parts of the world the days of fasting are extremely long. For a mother who is fasting it is easy to end up feeling drained and exhausted if you [...]
The Time Management Imperative Before we begin, it’s worth reminding ourselves why Ramadan has a time management imperative. David Allen, creator of the world famous GTD system, has explained that when we want to do anything at any given moment there are four criteria which should determine our choice: context, time available, energy and priority. If you [...]
Welcome back! Part I covered when to train, now it’s time to learn what to eat and drink (think water, water, and more water!). Suhur meal (morning/pre-dawn) For suhur, it is imperitive to drink plenty of water, eat a good blend of protein, carbohydrates, and essential fat—that’s right “good fats” have many fat burning and [...]
No matter how hard we try, each Ramadan we can easily ruin our good deeds and succumb to trivial arguments. In the article below you’ll learn how you can restrain yourself from getting into an argument this Ramadan, whether the man on the subway pushes past you or your family just drive you crazy during [...]
1.4 billion people will choose not to eat or drink this August. The rest of the world will want to know why. Guess what, you are amongst that 1.4 billion who can explain why! I’m not here to talk about the importance of giving dawah at work and explaining why Muslims fast, I’m here to [...]
When we fast in Ramadan, we inevitably think of those who feel hunger every day of the year. We experience hunger and look forward to the food we eat when we break our fast.Can you imagine if no food was available at sunset? Millions of people face this crisis—their hunger doesn’t end at sunset. We [...]
Bismillah, in the name of Allah, we begin our productive journey in this beautiful month… Welcome to ProductiveRamadan.com, your one-stop shop for all your productivity needs during this blessed month! Over the coming 4 weeks, we’ll be publishing daily articles and sending daily e-mails tackling productivity issues during Ramadan inshaAllah. We’ve divided our content into [...]
The problem with rituals is that we quite frequently get caught up in the form and forget the substance. We focus on the nuances and details of the rituals and forget the principles that they are supposed to embody. This is the danger any ritual faces especially one that is performed frequently. The details and [...]
The competition has begun. The race is about to take place. The moment we have all been waiting for over the past 11 months has arrived. It’s that golden month in the calendar of Ramadan, in which you are one of the racers. Yet here we are, welcoming Ramadan but it still takes us a [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions by Muslims to nutrition experts is how can I workout and eat properly while I am fasting? Most people see the blessed month of Ramadan as a time when they will surely lose strength and or muscle mass and some people think that the best they can do [...]
It has been said that everything has a beloved & that the month of Ramadan has a beloved, too: The Glorious Qur’an. And so for the duration of this month, Muslims worldwide honour Ramadan’s Beloved & aspire to complete the recitation of the Qur’aan. In this article you’ll learn how you too, can work towards [...]
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