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My dear friend Mohammed Faris poses an excellent thought experiment in his profound new book, The Barakah Effect. “How can we build a company or product that lasts a thousand years and… Read More
You just had an angry outburst at work, and you’re fuming – It’s the third one this week, and you don’t like this feeling and want to deal with it, but you’re u… Read More
You’re sitting at your desk on a Monday morning, looking at your to-do list and trying to figure out which tasks to prioritize for the day/week.
Normally, you’d use the classi… Read More
I have been a caregiver to my parents for about ten years. During this period, I moved countries, completed my Ph.D., published a book, and recently became a certified trainer with the Produ… Read More
Ramadan is an exceptional month where every high-performing Muslim wants to be at their best: spiritually, physically, and socially.
However, it can also be a very challenging month with… Read More
Islamic history is lit up with examples of Muslims who were world class leaders. They sat at the helm of flourishing empires and led on multiple frontiers ranging across medicine, mathematic… Read More
The Istikharah Notepad is a practical tool developed by The Productive Muslim Company to help you think through decisions with Barakah.
It is inspired by the guidance of Prophet Muhammad… Read More
“You are destined for greatness. Believe in yourself and go for it.”
This should be an inspirational and empowering belief. That’s why you’ll see it plastered… Read More
A few weeks back, a couple of friends and I experimented with having a meeting in the metaverse.
If you’re not sure, what the metaverse is, check out the video below:
After ge… Read More
Although there are lots of books and resources that discuss how to run successful meetings, in this article, I’ll explore how we can approach meetings from a spiritual perspective and… Read More
The Story of Khadijah and Omar
Khadijah is feeling overwhelmed these days as she is:
feeling stressed with what seems like a never ending TO-DO list unable to focus jug… Read More
What do arrogance, envy, and anger in the workplace have in common? According to Islamic psychology, these are all diseases of the heart that are inspired by whispers of Satan.
As Muslims… Read More
Amina came to me filled with frustration, exhaustion and angst over how much her workplace was demanding from her. She felt they didn’t value or respect her time and it was definitely… Read More
Last year, we started a campaign to encourage Muslims worldwide to adopt a Hijri-first lifestyle; to make the Hijri calendar their primary calendar in their personal and professional lives… Read More
Adopting the Hijri calendar as your primary calendar in life can be challenging – especially that our modern life is built and organized around the Gregorian calendar. This article wil… Read More
Last year, we all experienced a (hopefully!) once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan. A Ramadan without the Masjid, or commuting to work, or the much-beloved iftar parties.
As tough as it was &n&hell…Read More
Amal Saymeh joined the 1st cohort of the Productive Muslim Mindfulness Masterclass in the summer of 2020. Below is her story and how the Masterclass transformed her life. Learn mor… Read More
Aisha Ahmed joined the 2nd cohort of the Productive Muslim Mindfulness Masterclass last December. Below is her story and how the Masterclass transformed her. Learn more about the upcoming Mi… Read More
The alarm goes off, and the day begins. After the usual morning rush, Sana makes her way into work. The week has gone pretty well so far, she received praise for her role in managing a large… Read More
We’re getting closer to that time every year in the fall season when in the USA, and many other countries, the clock time is adjusted back by one hour (“fall-back”) from &l&hell…Read More
The Productive Muslim Company is becoming a Hijri-first company as part of its #LetsGoHijri campaign. Orienting the company’s business and planning to the Hijri Calendar will entail:
A… Read More
Mindfulness, of late, has become a buzzword and as Muslims, we might wonder what mindfulness has got to do with our faith?
In simple words, mindfulness is our ability to pay attention to the… Read More
In the 1950s, the United Nations received a proposal for the adoption of a uniform World Calendar. The World Calendar would be a 12-month calendar with two x 24 hour-waiting days (called &ld&hell…Read More
Maryam doesn’t seem to be managing her work/life commitments very well, especially with the unexpected COVID-19 challenges. She is a 35-year-old, 1st generation, successful Muslim prof… Read More
What does faith have to do with work? How can we leverage faith to allow professionals to reach peak performance without being stressed, drained, or overwhelmed?
In this interview, Mohammed… Read More
'Salah connects you to The Unlimited Source of Power -to the Divine – to help you harness spiritual energy throughout your day that you cannot get from this physical/material world. '… Read More
In this global pandemic, it is understandable that we have fears and anxieties. Reflecting on the current situation and the way out of this global crisis can make us feel overwhelmed. But is… Read More
What does it take to live the next best version of yourself across all your roles in life? What are you doing now to practically actualize your purpose as a true ‘abd (slave of Allah)… Read More
At the ProductiveMuslim Company, we promote the Barakah Culture model of productivity that helps people live the best version of themselves spiritually, physically and socially without stre… Read More
As a business traveler, I travel frequently within the USA and abroad. Sometimes, practicing Islam during frequent business travels in non-Muslim majority countries (like the USA) can appea… Read More
The ProductiveMuslim Company is thankful and pleased to announce that, as per our readers’ suggestion, we’ve created downloadable Barakah Culture Manifesto posters for your elec… Read More
Islam offers not only a theological framework within which we can position ourselves in relation to God, but it also offers a holistic map for how to navigate the human experience on a path… Read More
Holidays are great for unwinding and relaxing, but what if a holiday could be more than a temporary break? What if it could be a profound experience too? An experience that revitalises and… Read More
The following manifesto was written in the city of Barakah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (The illuminated City), the city of Prophet Muhammad in November 2019:
Bismillah.
Start ever… Read More
As human beings, we’re driven towards setting goals and achieving them. Unlike animals, we are not content to simply sit, eat, reproduce, and sleep; we have an innate ‘meaning-s… Read More
As a professional and an educated Muslim man, I strive daily to be the better version of myself. During Ramadan, I did things that I did not think I was able to do. Time looked endless and… Read More
The ProductiveMuslim Masterclass is now entering its 7th edition with the commencement of the December 28, 2019 Masterclass.
One of the most important intentions we have at the Productive M… Read More
The Productive Muslim Company proudly announces the release of its 1441-42H/2020G Wall Calendar. This is your practical tool to help you plan your spiritual, professional, & personal go… Read More
Have you ever thought about how to practically develop patience or why you need to develop patience in your life? Research shows that patience is one of the key factors to success and perso… Read More
What happens when you go through painful work experiences? Do you pause to reflect on their meaning, and message for you? Do you allow them to teach you and help you grow, or do you numb yo… Read More
Registration for the Productive Muslim Retreat 2020 closes 15th December 2019. Click here to reserve your spot today. Watch the video below to learn more:
The Productive Muslim Compa… Read More
What does it take to live the next best version of yourself across all your roles in life? What are you doing now to practically actualize your purpose as a true ‘abd (slave of Allah)… Read More
This article is courtesy of Amb. Ebrahim Rasool, former South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States. He has a long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Af… Read More
Do you ever make a mistake at work, or perceive a mistake as a manager, and it overwhelms you with sadness, anxiety, or other negative emotions?
Well, a few weeks ago, I was discussing with… Read More
The Productive Muslim Company is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new online education platform for faith-based personal and professional development training: BarakahAcademy.com… Read More
As part of the launch of Barakah Academy, we’re excited to partner with Omar Usman, who’ll lead our brand new Book Club inside the Academy. Below, Omar Usman puts forward… Read More
The Barakah Culture Cards is a training tool for professionals and teams to help them identify the mindsets, values, and rituals that promote barakah culture in their personal & profess… Read More
If you’re looking for an enjoyable and inspirational chat on faith, work, and personal development, then tune in to this podcast interview featuring Mohammed Faris, CEO, and Founder o… Read More
The Productive Muslim Company announces the launch of a brand new Money Masterclass with Islamic Personal Finance Expert Sh. Joe Bradford, on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
The Money M… Read More
The Productive Muslim Company is pleased to announce a multi-city workshop & book tour in South Africa from August 30th until September 10th, with Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO of t… Read More
This article is a long one, but it’s for those of you who are serious about living the next best version of yourself post-Ramadan. If you’re not a reader and prefer to watch a v… Read More
Disclaimer: What is outlined below is a generalization of scientific findings related to nutrition that I attempt to synthesize with traditional wisdom and practice. It is not a replacement… Read More
The Productive Muslim has compiled for you our best videos, articles, and worksheets to help you be the best version of yourself during Ramadan.
We recommend that you start with our free Pro… Read More
On the surface, the mainstream fitness industry, by and large, promotes a superficial, sensual picture of success. We see images of chiseled abs, bikini bodies and proud smiles framing flexe… Read More
As a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, I work with individuals to help them reach their goals and overcome blocks and obstacles in their way. Want to know a huge and very common obstacl… Read More
Having recently completed the Productive Muslim masterclass I thought to myself: I have received many tools to improve my life – but how will I determine when to apply what I hav… Read More
Do you experience self-doubt? Do you feel like an imposter at work? at home? In the big goals that you want to achieve in life?
You’re not alone.
I used to think confidence was a gen… Read More
Holidays are great for unwinding and relaxing, but what if a holiday could be more than a temporary break? What if it could be a profound experience too? An experience that revitalises and r… Read More
Kahkshan Ali is a dentist and a mother who was struggling with balancing work, faith and family life. This is her review of the Masterclass where she talks about what she learned, how the Ma… Read More
Over the last few years, a new breed of motivational/self-help experts appeared on YouTube and wrote books on what many are now calling “Hustle Culture.” The ideas expressed by t… Read More
In July 2018, Jerry Muscadin, Program Manager from Florida, had enough of feeling unproductive, disorganised and helpless. Trying to balance work, family life, and growing in faith was provi… Read More
One of the most pressing concerns for all parents is their child’s future.
Many of us live in single-family homes, have only one breadwinner in the house, relatively small savings, an… Read More
It seems that a week doesn’t go by without yet another high-profile suicide that shocks the world. These are people who by all appearances were successful and achieved all that they wa… Read More
She raised her hand during the first session of our Productive Muslim Retreat and said “I don’t pray. I don’t see why I should pray. I don’t see the need to pray&rdqu&hell…Read More
I was alone in the room, standing calmly, trying my best to focus on this very exclusive meeting I was in, then suddenly… the door opened, followed by footsteps and loud talking&helli&hell…Read More
If you were to boil productivity science down to one line, it’s “managing one’s energy, focus, and time for beneficial goals.” It looks simple, but it’s actuall… Read More
The following is an honest review of the Productive Muslim masterclass by Wafa. She is a working professional, and a mother of 2 and was struggling to prioritize effectively and be in contro… Read More
When was the last time you focused so intensely on something that you lost track of time and didn’t feel the hours passing by? When was the last time you focused on a single task witho… Read More
“Don’t you at least need to do SOME of the work for me to call you a co-worker?”
Ahhhh the things you wish you could say out loud sometimes…
As much as we all have a… Read More
Her voice rose in pitch as words rushed from her mouth. Her hand gestures became frantic and she barely paused to take a breath. I knew I needed to allow her to let off steam before stepping… Read More
It’s time for another team meeting in the workplace! You walk into the meeting room, pull out a chair, and join your co-workers in gobbling up the delicious muffins and pastries in th… Read More
Monday morning arrives and you’re excited. Today is the first day of your new diet! Heading to work, you feel confident with high energy. But within just a few hours… your… Read More
Leaving a powerful legacy is a dream and aspiration for many of us. But dreaming is no longer enough, we’re constantly losing time. We do, however, have the capacity to immortalize our… Read More
“My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world’s most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who… Read More
It took me years to realize that the quality of my life, my health, and my productivity were directly related to the relationship I had with food. Controlling my diet has been an essent… Read More
Every morning when you wake up, a battle begins. It’s a battle between forces that want you to become the best version of yourself and others that want to drag you down to become the w… Read More
Bismillah (In the name of Allah ),
This shift is the result of months of strategizing, brainstorming, and soul-searching into how best to position our company, not just for the next 10 years… Read More
Download our 21 Sources of Barakah Resource Sheet + Infographic!
I once met an investment manager who was known for her piety and spirituality in the workplace and who regularly made importa… Read More
Are you living the best version of yourself: spiritually, physically, & socially? Watch the new promotional video for The Productive Muslim Company.
Special th… Read More
You snatch yourself out of a meeting, rush to make wudu, find an empty conference room, then hurriedly start performing dhuhr (noon) prayer. By the time you say “Allahu Akbar” (… Read More
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Every year, the Holy month of Ramadan provides us with the opportunity to improve our health by eliminating unhealthy eating patterns and giving ou… Read More
When the days of Ramadan leave us, we get a feeling of emptiness. Many of us may have achieved a great deal during the month whilst others may have been disappointed in how they spent their… Read More
You’ve probably been getting tons of messages telling you how to make the best of the last 10 precious nights of Ramadan and the most anticipated Laylatul-Qadr (The Night of Power/Dec… Read More
Now that the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, our system is crashing due to the conflicting reports we’re receiving of mixed and completely opposite feelings: sorrow, relie… Read More
As we reach the middle of Ramadan, a vicious struggle begins for many Muslims. On one hand, we feel the month of Ramadan is slowly passing us by, and we hope to maximize the benefits of th… Read More
Do you ever get excited, so excited – and plan, imagine and delight in your Ramadan schedule? However, at the same time do you also feel a deep tug down in your heart, a throb, or a… Read More
You did it!
Seriously, you should pat yourself on the back. Those first few days of fasting in Ramadan couldn’t have been easy (especially if you haven’t been introduced to th… Read More
Many of us struggle to make time in our schedules for maximum worship in Ramadan. Being busy with work and family can leave a person feeling disappointed for not finding enough time to dev… Read More
After dropping her daughter at the daycare, Sarah headed to her 8 AM meeting at the corporate’s headquarters. Her mind was scattered and pulled into different directions: the Qur&rsqu&helli…Read More
Trying to get the best out of Ramadan, but don’t know where to start? Looking for inspiration and practical tips to help you experience the most deeply fulfilling month spiritually, p… Read More
As a hospital employee and owner of a writing business, I have respect for self-discipline, but I struggle with it. We all know how important it is to be self-disciplined, avoid distraction… Read More
If a Muslim continues to display positive changes after Ramadan, this is not only a possible sign that the fasting has been accepted, but also a sign that a new habit has been formed.
Durin… Read More
What’s the one thing that controls the quality of your life?
With all the freaking out about fasting, you’ll probably think the answer is: food.
Since food puts you in a good m… Read More
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Is this what you had in mind? The life you’re living now, is it how you’ve always dreamt it to be? I mean if you knew then, what you know now, tell m… Read More
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Ramadan is the time where the busiest of Muslims become busier. This blessed month brings new commitments to juggle including work, family, fasting night prayer… Read More
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Procrastination is the big daddy of productivity busters and seems to spare no one from its deadly clutches. It is something that we as humans fall for su… Read More
There seems to be a surge of Ramadan preparation resources – courses, notes, videos, webinars, books – and you may begin to feel a little overwhelmed. That is understandable, so… Read More