personal development

For those of us for whom Allah hasn’t planned Hajj this year, how can we reap the benefits of this blessed month, these blessed ten days, and most importantly, the day of Arafah? Here are some ideas.

Post-Ramadan letdown is real. That feeling of excitement during the blessed month keeps us motivated to fast despite all kinds of hardship. It also greatly lifts our spirits and faith. This year, try to carry over the happiness of Ramadan through to next year. Here are some ways how.

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For me, life started getting faster when I was in grade seven. Today, each year is like a quick turn of the page. Each month, almost like a blur. This is why planning is so important. 

It’s easy to fall into pessimism and despair, which is why parents, family members, and community leaders need to step in and help kick start some optimism. Here are ten ways do that.

Ready to dive into Ramadan? Here is a practical checklist for the first 10 days of Ramadan planning to keep you on track!

The Qur’an encourages us to repeatedly “reflect” on its contents – so please consider this as a guided reflection on the Qur’an within a positive psychology framework.  At the end we hope that you see the Qur’an as the Muslim’s guide to flourishing.