An Ottoman Era Dilemma In the Ottoman Empire, at the height of its power, the office of the Shaykh al-Islam was the highest position a Muslim scholar could hold. The Shaykh al-Islam’s power and influence rivaled only the Sultan himself. In this position, the Shaykh al-Islam was responsible for overseeing the implementation of Shariah across…
In our fast-paced, always-connected world, time often slips through our fingers. As Muslims, we believe time is a trust from Allah — one that we’ll be accountable for on the Day of Judgment. My book, Getting The Barakah, explores how to manage time effectively while staying true to Islamic values, giving you actionable steps you…
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Peace be upon the Final Messenger. Here are 40 important tips to help you along your personal development journey: We ask our Creator for a good life in His Service, with strong relationships, consistency, strength, and a good end. Ameen. Learn more with our Self Help…
Procrastination is the single most common word I hear whenever I bring up the topic of Time Management. “I’m a procrastinator” is the common reply people give me for why they are unable to meet deadlines or organize themselves well. Procrastination is treated like a fact of life, something inherit that can’t be changed or…
Getting more done every day is difficult. With so many distractions and problems to deal with daily, it is too easy for days to go by without accomplishing anything. Try these tips to get more done daily: 1. Plan on paper When we try to do all our planning internally, it can be overwhelming and…