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Soulful Productivity

Atiba Shaikh + Hidaia Salem

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/71d. Total Eps: 10

*Ideas to live + work at your best and find joy in a way that aligns with the values of Islam.* As Muslims we are often told that you can either be successful in this world or the next. This is *wrong.* We are here to let you know that the teachings of Islam are very much compatible with, and even beneficial to, our modern lifestyles. But how? We are a team of two co-hosts talking about productivity in Islam and more at Soulful Productivity. So stay tuned! And while you wait for the next episode, do check out our blog posts on the same topic at https://medium.com/soulful-productivity

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - islam
11/11/2025
#81
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14/04/2025
#80
🇩🇪 Germany - islam
13/04/2025
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🇩🇪 Germany - islam
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10 - Goals for Ramadan 2023, staying fit while fasting, and the effect of community on your Ramadan Spirits

Season 2 · Episode 1

Friday, March 31, 2023 • Duration 31:23

Welcome back to the re-launch of the Soulful Productivity podcast, where the podcast is not the only thing that's back, because Hidaia is also back as the co-host!

In this episode Atiba and Hidaia discuss their Ramadan goals for 2023, how to stay fit in Ramadan, and the effect a community feeling has on your motivation and happiness levels in Ramadan.

We also have some free Ramadan resources that you can check out, including:

The Deen Habit Tracker (Direct download link - no sign-up required!)
The Soulful Productivity blogs on Ramadan
The Soulful Productivity Ramadan episode from 2021

Also stay tuned for our next episode which will be about Eid and how to keep your efforts going beyond Ramadan. Until next time!

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 9 - How to have better Khushoo in Salah (Part - 1): Wrong mindsets and misconceptions

Episode 9

Saturday, October 16, 2021 • Duration 24:33

Assalamualaikum and thanks a lot for tuning in.

This is part one of a series of two episodes where Atiba will be sharing tips on how to have better Khushoo or concentration in Salah. In this part, Atiba talks about some wrong mindsets and misconceptions that we may have which prevent us from having the best Salah that we are capable of, and gives tips on how to challenge these ideas and take the first step towards having better Khushoo in our prayers.

The next part will be about practical tips that you can apply before standing in Salah, as well as during Salah, in order to start having, and maintaining, Khushoo in your prayers.

If this is a topic that you'd like to learn more about, be sure to subscribe so you get notified of the next episode, as well as all the future ones.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 8 - New year resolutions and setting yearly goals in Ramadan

Episode 7

Friday, September 17, 2021 • Duration 15:51

Assalamualaikum and welcome to another episode of Soulful Productivity. In this one, Atiba talks new year resolutions, the reasons they fail, the advantages of having a yearly goal setting system and two alternate methods you can use to set them.

She also talks about how you can use the lessons you learned from failing at your resolutions to set more effective Islamic goals that are not overwhelming and don't make you feel like you just can't do it.

Last but not the least, Atiba talks about how we can use Ramadan as a starting point for our new year's goals, and how this approach can actually be more successful and associated with the goodness of Barakah.

If you are finding this podcast helpful, be sure to subscribe so you get notified of future episodes as soon as they are released.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 7 - Gaining energy from Ibadah, and why Ibadah is not your normal kind of work

Episode 7

Friday, September 3, 2021 • Duration 12:15

Assalamualaikum and welcome to another episode of Soulful Productivity. This solo episode by Atiba is about the properties of Ibadah, how it is not your normal kind of work, and how Ibadah can actually help you gain energy and be more productive due to the Barakah and extra benefits conferred to it by Allah SWT.

As always, be sure to hit the subscribe button to be notified of our latest episodes.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 6 - Talking Barakah with a new guest + a litmus test that helps you identify activities that attract Barakah

Episode 6

Friday, August 27, 2021 • Duration 31:20

This episode introduces a new guest Firashah who is a doctor and Arabic teacher online. Firashah and Atiba talk about the definition of Barakah, and the activities that either help you get more Barakah or hold you back from it. Firashah also introduces listeners to a litmus test that you can use to identify if an activity can get you Barakah or not, while also talking about the quality of consistency and discipline.

So if you've been looking for ways to get more Barakah in your life or just want some pointers on how to do activities that are beneficial to you, do listen to this episode!

As always, if you are finding the Soulful Productivity Podcast helpful, be sure to subscribe.

Websites mentioned in today’s episode:

https://bayyinah.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/bayyinahinstitute

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 5 - Setting intentions the Islamic way, having a purpose, and taking small steps

Episode 3

Friday, August 20, 2021 • Duration 19:01

Assalamualaikum and welcome to the Soulful Productivity Podcast, a space where we talk about ideas on how to live and work at your best and in a way that aligns with the values of Islam.

In this episode, hosts Hidaia and Atiba talk about the value of setting intentions in Islam and how intentions have the power to turn anything you do into an act of worship. We also talk about the difficulties we face when setting big goals and how we can make it more achievable using small steps. Finally, we discuss a bit about how learning to have a purpose can be a gateway to having the right Islamic intentions.

If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to click the subscribe button so you don't miss any future episodes.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 4 - Barakah, setting intentions, and The Productive Muslim book by Mohammed Faris

Episode 4

Monday, July 26, 2021 • Duration 13:22

Assalamualaikum and hope you had a lovely and blessed Eid. This week we bring to you our first solo episode where Atiba talks about a book that has been a major inspiration and partly the reason for existence of the Soulful Productivity podcast itself!

The book, called The Productive Muslim, is all about how you can be productive without ignoring Islam in your worldly pursuits. Atiba goes into detail about how this book introduced her to the concepts of Barakah and setting intentions in Islam and how these concepts can really help us achieve more while also connecting us with Allah more than what we ever thought was possible.

As always, be sure to subscribe, and stay tuned for our next episode!

Blog: https://medium.com/soulful-productivity/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Soulful-Productivity-106508028281101/

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart
License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 3 - Ramadan throwback, and setting effective goals for Ramadan and beyond

Episode 3

Friday, July 16, 2021 • Duration 24:34

We usually have huge plans for what we will be doing to improve and increase our Ibadah in Ramadan. But how many of these things do we actually end up doing? Better yet, what goals do we stick with for the rest of the year?

In this episode, Atiba and Hidaia talk about the concept of Ramadan Muslims, how and why we end up failing at our Ramadan goals and what we can do to make it better, and just all things Ramadan!

So if you are looking for ways to set goals that are more realistic and relevant for you, not just in Ramadan but in everything, follow along and Insha Allah you will find this episode helpful.

Atiba also has a blog post about the lessons she learned by setting goals in Ramadan 2021, so if you'd like to check it out you can do so by clicking here.

Facebook: Soulful Productivity
Blog: https://medium.com/soulful-productivity

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 2 - Capitalism, moderation in Islam and how it helps to navigate our material-obsessed world

Episode 2

Friday, July 9, 2021 • Duration 28:59

Our second episode, Moderation in Islam, explores living in an increasingly capitalist culture. In this discussion, we share about struggles with retail addiction and consequential debt payment. We also explore the difference between wants and needs, including our social networking obsession and the FOMO (fear of missing out) that comes with it, raising awareness of the attention economy and ensuing effects. For those looking to Islam for solutions on living a more balanced life, we share strategies to living within your means with the moderation prescribed by Islam in an increasingly technologically advanced world, suggesting tips to be more appreciative, to declutter physically and psychologically, and ultimately to achieve improved health and wellbeing.

You can also check out the Soulful Productivity blog and Facebook page.

And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe!

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart

License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart

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Ep 1 - About the Soulful Productivity Podcast, and the place of Islam in a productivity-focused world

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, July 2, 2021 • Duration 22:26

Assalamualaikum and welcome to the very first episode of Soulful Productivity - a podcast where we talk about ideas on how to live and work at your best and find joy in a way that aligns with the values of Islam.

In this first episode, we talk about the concept of Islamic productivity and what it even means, and discuss how Islam helps us live more productive lives that are also meaningful at the same time. We go into a bit more detail about our particular journeys into Islam and where we are right now.

Last but not the least, we exchange ideas on how we stay connected with other like-minded Muslims (with Hidaia chiming in with the struggle of finding Muslims to connect with in the US and how Clubhouse helps her with that) and do networking in general.

We hope you enjoy this episode and it gives you a few things to think of, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you!

Before you go, do check out the Soulful Productivity blog where Atiba talks about all these concepts and more. You can also read all about the inspiration behind Soulful Productivity here.

Oh, and if you enjoyed this episode, you'll love the next one where we will discuss the concept of moderation in Islam and how it relates to the capitalism culture, so be sure to hit the subscribe button!

(Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart. License code: VPE3VUERCSTBXALJ - Follow your heart)

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