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When Charity is More Valuable than Wealth
“Ever thought that the good deeds we do stick with us way more than piles of cash?” Just imagine if tomorrow Allah ﷻ called us back, what could we really take? A fancy house? A cool car? Billions in savings?Sadly, none of that comes along. We leave it all behind. The only thing that stays with us is our good…
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Communication Skills as a Way to Open Up Opportunities
Nobody makes it alone. The real key? Building relationships it’s the friendliest shortcut to open doors and find true opportunities When people hear “fortune,” most imagine big money, fat savings, or piles of assets. But really, fortune is way bigger than that. Blessings can be health, a happy family, good kids, loyal friends, or even a simple meal enjoyed in…
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How to Keep Faith in Hard Times
A necessary aspect of human existencem, hardship puts our patience and faith in God to the test. Faith or iman is dynamic in Islam, it grows stronger through adversity and becomes weaker if ignored. A persons relationship with Allah ﷻ can be renewed during challenging times. The Qur’an reminds us: “So verily, with the hardship, there is ease” (Qur’an, Ash-Sharh 94:6).…
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Feeling Like Everything Against You? This Is Islamic Guidance for You
Life can seem to be falling apart at times, relationships can become strained, plans can go awry and nothing goes as planned. Feelings of frustration, despair or even rage at one’s circumstances may surface during such periods. Islam acknowledges these feelings in people and provides guidance on how to deal with and develop through them. There is a purpose to…
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The Investment Principles of Peter Lynch
Capital preservation is just as important as chasing profits when it comes to investing. Wealth is viewed in Islam as a trust (amanah) that needs to be managed sensibly and effectively. As it’s said in Qur’an.: “…And do not give the weak-minded your property, which Allah has made a means of sustenance for you, but provide for them with it…
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How to Build a Resilient Business in Hard Times
In the business world resilience is more than just survival. It is the capacity of an organization to change withstand setbacks and carry on in adding value in the face of adversity. Hard times put not only financial stability but also leadership culture and long-term strategy to the test whether they are brought on by global crises, economic downturns or…
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The Attitude of Muslims Amid Chaos
Human history is replete with hardships including periods of confusion, social unrest and turmoil. Such circumstances are not new according to Islamic teachings. The coming of fitnah when truth and falsity become muddled and people are readily influenced by desires and worldly interests was something the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forewarned his people about. Allah ﷻ says:“And We will surely test…
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Islamic Solidarity in Hard Times
In Islam, solidarity is an act of faith based on justice compassion and group responsibility rather than just a social concept. The teachings of Islam encourage believers to support and stand together during difficult times whether they are brought on by international crisesو war or poverty. This moral obligation is emphasized in the Quran at Al-‘Imran verse 103: “And hold…
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Game of Attention in Islamic Perspective
Attention has become a commodity in today’s world. There is intense competition among social media platforms and entertainment channels to capture every moment of human attention. Human focus is exploited and manipulated in what many academics refer to as the attention economy which is brought about by this continual pull on the mind. In Islam, human attention is valued as…
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What is Warren Buffett’s Investment Principles
The art of investing is the prudent management of opportunities and risks. True investing necessitates patience consistency and discipline but many novices are seduced by promises of quick profits. In Islam the Quran serves as a reminder of the value of maintaining equilibrium when handling money: “And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor stingy but hold a…
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