One of the most beneficial books I have read in recent years is The Barakah Effect by Muhammad Faris. Most of my favourite books are older books and classics, so it is unusual for me to find a recent book that I find this beneficial. One of the main ideas in the book is the…
Today, September 1st 2026, marks my 40th birthday as per the Gregorian calendar. Of course, as per the lunar/Islamic calendar, I already turned 40 a while back. Nonetheless, I decided to take some time today to reflect on my life and some lessons I learned in my forty years of living. Some lessons that I…
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This article and video is based on the book The Barakah Effect. Read our review of the book here, or purchase a copy here. Hustle Culture vs. Barakah Culture: Rethinking What It Means to Be Successful We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more, earn more, achieve more, and become more….
Among the qualities of Allah’s true servants is their constant dua for their families. رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا “Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us leaders for the righteous.” (Qur’an 25:74) Notice how Allah does not just say they…