In this article, our purpose is to translate the daily routine of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) into a practical guide that will not only let you see the beauty and relevance of his life to your life but will become a blueprint for the habits and routines you need to adapt in your life to live the best version of yourself: spiritually, physically, and socially. Jul 4 [ProductiveRamadan Online Tips]: Episode 7 – Focus Management – Part 1: Spiritual Focus (12 Comments) Mar 11 [Parenting Lessons from Surah Luqman – Part 5]: Developing Patience and a Love for Prayer in Children (22 Comments)

Feb 24 How to Overcome Porn Addiction & Be Productive Again with Wael Ibrahim: Part 2 (20 Comments) Feb 25 [Interview with Dr. Mohamed Abutaleb] How to Productively Excel in Deen & Dunya (36 Comments) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) says: “Avoid prejudice, as it begins with ignorance and ends up in regression.” [2] Every decision you make will impact multiple areas of your life. The question is: which area will be affected the most?

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Routine: this follows the trigger, so perhaps you have a 4:00am trigger that makes you jump out bed, brush your teeth, make wudhu, and get ready for Fajr. Routine is the set of steps you’ll consistently make – initially concisously, but eventually unconciously- every time the trigger goes off. Narrated Al-Aswad bin Yazid: I asked ‘Aisha “What did the Prophet do at home?” She said, “He used to work for his family, and when he heard the adhan (call for the prayer), he would go out.” [ Bukhari] Jul 7 [ProductiveRamadan World Challenge] Having a Productive Ramadan in Lagos, Nigeria (26 Comments)

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger having said: Hasten to do good deeds before six things happen: the rising of the sun from the west, the smoke, the Dajjal, the beast and (the death) of one of you or the general turmoil. [ Muslim] Jun 6 Get Rid of Your Distractions Before Ramadan: How to Achieve the Spiritual Focus You Want (37 Comments)We are not sure of the opportunity cost of each decision we make and whether there are better decisions we could have made.

Many people pay a lot of attention to their conversations with other people. So much that after each party or gathering, their mind is so busy analyzing what others told them and find out if they meant to humiliate or disrespect them. This habit takes a lot of energy from a person and prevents him/her from being a productive person. Therefore, Allah (SWT) suggests that if one wants to be a real servant of Him, he/ she should ignore all the things that may take away his concentration in serving Allah (SWT). 4- Those who strive hard: "that nothing belongs to man except what he strives for" (53: 39) Jan 12 How I’m Trying to Raise 8 Intelligent, God-Conscious Children: Interview with Sharifah Mastura Al Jifri (189 Comments) Apr 17 [When You Work for Allah’s Sake – Part 2] How to Reap Maximum Benefit and Reward When You Volunteer (46 Comments) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah created His creation, and when He had finished it, the womb, got up and caught hold of Allah whereupon Allah said, “What is the matter?’ On that, it said, “I seek refuge with you from those who sever the ties of Kith and kin.” On that Allah said, “Will you be satisfied if I bestow My favours on him who keeps your ties, and withhold My favours from him who severs your ties?” On that it said, “Yes, O my Lord!” Then Allah said, “That is for you.” Abu Huraira added: “If you wish, you can recite: ‘Would you then if you were given the authority do mischief in the land and sever your ties of kinship?” (Bukhari, Volume 6. Book 60. Number 354) 15. Waking up early Try to wake up for Tahajjud, and then work during the hours before Fajr Salah. If you cannot, then at least wake up for Fajr and stay up till sunrise before you return to sleep. Those hours are filled with Barakah. If you’re able to go to work in those hours, do so, you’ll get much more work done than the whole day put together! 16. MarriageYou might think that you ‘fear’ a decision, but realize that it’s an excitement coupled with a sense of vulnerability. This is helpful information as you think through the decision and how best to proceed. What are the Dunya (worldly) or Akhirah (hereafter) opportunities/challenges of this decision? and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah…” [Quran 3: 159] 12. Giving thanks to Allah in abundance The Barakah of istisharah is that you’re often led to the correct and most beneficial decision (not always, but often).