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How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You a Better Person

In part one, we discussed the five undeniable rewards of being a thankful servant of Allah. In this part, we’ll explore what the latest science has to say about gratitude and how practising this noble act can make you a better person. Practicing gratitude is one of the utmost fundamentals ...
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Category: Mental Health Psychology
5 Undeniable Rewards for Being a Thankful Servant of Allah

If we were to count the blessings of Allah, we would never be able to do it. Yet, we take most of the blessings for granted and do little to be thankful for those blessings. However, being a thankful servant of Allah is a fundamental thing in our religion. In ...
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Category: Mental Health
6 Healthy Alternatives to Table Sugar

It’s no surprise that sugar isn’t good for you. But this doesn’t stop you from succumbing to sugar’s charm and losing your willpower. In this article, I provide you with six healthy alternatives to sugar so that you can still satisfy your sweet tooth. Get all the benefits while avoiding ...
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Category: General Health
5 Dangers of Sugar No One Talks About

There’s no doubt that sugar’s sweet and triggers great memories. That’s because sugar is the constant ingredient in many of our beautiful celebrations and functions. Yet, this sweetness disguises many dangers of this substance too. In this article, I am exploring some of the real risks of eating sugar. I ...
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Category: Nutrition
How to Commit Yourself to a Lifelong Commitment

Whether you want to get into the best shape of your life, be the greatest spouse, raise amazing kids or even just achieve financial freedom, you need to commit to making it happen. So success in any field requires you to commit yourselves to a set of commitments. In this ...
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Category: Productivity Psychology
How to Improve Your Health while Eating Rice

With the increase in popularity of low-carb diets, rice is getting a bad rep. It has been vilified and associated with causing type-2 diabetes. But is rice really bad for your health? In this article, I want to show how you can improve your health while eating rice. Rice is ...
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Category: Nutrition
Coffee: Good or Bad?

Coffee. For some, just the word coffee makes them feel alive. Yet for some others, this drink is their biggest nemesis, as it makes them jittery and even a bit anxious. In this article, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of coffee. Coffee is the second most popular beverage in ...
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Category: Nutrition
3 Ways How Transforming Your Body Impacts Your Life Positively

“Is it really worth it?”. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and get into shape, then this is something that you’ve most likely asked yourself. In this article, I talk about three ways how transforming your body impacts your life positively. I use Islam and science to show you ...
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Category: Mental Health Productivity
How to Get Rid of Pesticides from Your Food

Colourful, healthy, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables are the first choice of food for many healthy living enthusiasts. While that’s certainly a great start towards healthy living, the pesticides that are found in these foods is a great concern for many. In today’s article, I discuss how to get rid of ...
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Category: General Health