The Barakah Effect

Among the amazing miracles of the Quran and the comprehensiveness of Islam is that Allah doesn’t just legislate personal obligations, rituals, Do’s and Dont’s, but also a holistic approach in ethics of behavior: both as an individual, as well as a community. Surah Al-Hujurat is filled with amazing wisdoms on the subjects of social psychology, character building, conflict resolutions, diversity and...

Ahlan ya Ramadan! This year, 2024 / 1445AH, The Barakah Effect team returns with our sessions on tadabbur (reflections of the Qur’an), where we uncover and sharing some key inspirations, practical applications as we discover of some of our favorite surah from the Book of Allah. Kicking off our first session this year, brother Reeza shares some deep insights and practical character lessons from sur...

Ikhlas (Sincerity) is truly an amazing matter of our deen Simple to understand, yet profound in its implications; it is one of the conditions for the acceptance of deeds, and one of the most important keys to seeking Barakah (blessings) from Allah. Yet, none of us will truly know how sincere we truly are, until we meet Allah! As humans, we will always be struggling with our intentions, as we find...

Why are there so many differences of opinions in fiqh and different madhhabs? Which madhhab is the best and most correct? In this review of the book “The Evolution of Fiqh” by Dr Bilal Philips, we take a historical journey from the first generation of Islam to our present day to gain context and an understanding of how the Islamic fiqh of jurisprudence has evolved through the periods of time to wh...

In this episode, we tackle the common challenge of procrastination and share effective strategies to overcome it. Join us as we explore the negative consequences of delaying tasks and how they can lead to missed opportunities. We begin by discussing the definition of procrastination and its psychological impact. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, we open up about our own battles with proc...

Assalamualaikum - hi friends! For this episode, I reviewed one of my favourite books: “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it.”  Authored by Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator for over 20 years, Chris shares some practical, tried-and-tested negotiation tactics, bringing forth many interesting real-life applications throughout his hostage negotiation experienc...

How is your iman after Ramadan? Do you feel like your righteous deeds have taken a dip (or a tumble) since the arrival of Shawwal? If you’re anything like us, this slump we’re experiencing makes Ramadan might feel like such a distant past: though it’s barely even been a month! Feelings like these are normal. What we SHOULD do is pick ourselves up, reforge our motivation and regain our focus. Join...

Al-Fatihah. We recite this surah a minimum of 17 times a day, every day - even more so if we do additional sunnah prayers, especially throughout this blessed month of Ramadan. Yet, how many of us truly ponder and reflect upon its meanings, let alone internalize them and translate them into action? How many of us truly feel the great honor of repeatedly reciting the greatest surah in the Final Reve...

Sabbihisma rabbikal a'laa - "سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَى" - The opening words of a surah we hear being recited every night in Ramadan, on witr prayers at the end of Solat Taraweeh. And even more so, as some imams recite every Friday in Jumaah prayers.  What is the significance of this surah?  What are the key messages behind them, and hence, what are the wisdom behind why the Pr...

Of the amazing miracles of the Quran is that its concise words are filled with depth and can make the heart tremble out of awe and submission. These are parts of the reasons why the Quran is a mercy to the believers, a constant reminder and guidance to a straight path for the ones who reflect and whose hearts are attentive. Come & join us this Sunday 2nd March 2023 on the 11th day of Ramadan 1...

Allah started off by reminding us all about the reality of a human being- that we were once nothing, unknown to the world - so that we are humbled by the greatness of Allah and realize that we are not anything except with the Will and the Power of Allah.  Brothers and sisters, these are the beginning words of Allah in Surah al-Insan. Hence, in the second part of "Treasures from Qur'an&quo...

Ahlan ya Ramadan! The "Treasures from Qur'an" series returns, as the team at The Barakah Effect are hosting a special series of Live episodes dedicated to sharing some reflections (tadabbur) of some of our favorite surah and ayah from the Book of Allah. Come & join us this Sunday 26th March 2023 on the 4th day of Ramadan 1444AH, as together, we ponder and reflect upon the Divine...

A common thing we share with everybody else is that we all are in pursuit of happiness. Some tirelessly chase after money, while others obsess about finding the perfect spouse. Today, we see so many people do unbelievable things all in the name of "happiness". So this begs us to ask: what is the true meaning of happiness? Where can we actually find contentment in this chaotic world we live in? In...

Ever seen this pocket-sized book lying around somewhere? Perhaps you've seen it been given out like free doorgifts at a walimah. You might have seen some iteration of it as a digital application in the Appstore or Google Play. So, what is it? And why is it so popular? This is Hisnul Muslim - translated as "Fortress of the Muslim", compiled by Said Al-Qahtani. This important book captures the recor...

Do you fear public speaking? It affects more of us than you think. In fact, studies show that up to 75% of the population experience this debilitating anxiety. And if you, like us at The Barakah Effect happen to be in that majority, this episode is for you! Can we rise above our fears of public speaking? It might just be that key to unlock our potential for growth; to galvanize, empower and inspir...

Assalamualaikum. Hi friends! It's Faisal here and for this episode, I review "Good to Great" by Jim Collins. It's a title that you've probably heard so many times it's practically become a professional cliché or a corporate meme by now 😂. In this book, which is arguably one of the most influential and often cited business books of our modern times, author Jim Collins and his team produce a work b...

In this episode, we discuss the art of collaboration and working with others. The habits of likeable people; the kind of people you want to work with, who are appreciated when present and missed when they are away. Is it a skill we can learn? Or is it something that we are innately born with? We cover two important aspects: 1. Why should we talk about it, and who is it for? 2. Becoming more likeab...

Assalamualaikum, I’m Abdul Aziz. I'll be the first to review a book for the TBE's new book review segment. I don’t know about you guys, but there was a time in my life “I was wondering why does Allah create us and the universe.” I was too shy to ask the teacher and would always ignore searching for the answer too. I was browsing through a bookstore one day when I came across this thin book titled...

The subject of pornography is a subject that is considered taboo and shameful, and therefore rarely ever talked about publicly, especially among us shy Malaysians Pornography is one of those problems in society that we KNOW is a major issue, but we never really want to talk about. Either it’s because  🤔 We are ignorant of how harmful it truly is to society, Or, that  🙈 We choose to be...

When we started The Barakah Effect Podcast, we aim to share our experiences and ideas about how to improve our work and life to gain success in this world and the Akhirah. We're excited to release this week's episode to you: 40 Easy Productivity Tips to Enhance your Life This is a collective tip from The Barakah Effect team that they use in their daily lives. The tips cover techniques and mindsets...

What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind? | 060 When we started The Barakah Effect, one of the key drivers that motivated us to start this project was, “What legacy do you wish to leave behind?” What do we what to be remembered for? How do we live our lives in such a way that we consider them to be “fulfilled”? يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّـهَ وَلْتَنْظُرْ نَفْسٌ مَا قَدَّمَتْ لِغَد...

What legacy do you wish to leave behind? It might just be the most important existential question we can ask ourselves, as it has the potential to be the driving force for us to take action towards leaving behind something lasting, meaningful, and far greater than ourselves and shape us into people of high aspirations. Yet discovering our calling may not be so clear-cut. It requires a level of sel...

In case you missed it! Watch the recording of our special live session discussing the theme of Loving our Country. In this special Live Episode, we discussed some of the following thoughts: ✅ Is loving our country an ibadah? As Muslims, should we even Love our country? Are we even rewarded for our patriotism? Is it appropriate to be PROUD of our country? ✅ Does Islam forbid you to love your coun...

Our guest for this session, Syeikh Abdullah Suiedi. A Swedish Muslim reverted, PHD holder from the Islamic University Of Madeenah in Dakwah and Usuluddin. He teaches at Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah for English listeners. In this episode titled, Is Islam Rational? The objective of this episode is to clear the misconceptions regarding the Islamic view on rational thinking. Syeikh answers the question...

What is branding? Should you even care about branding? And if you should, How can you actually develop your brand? In this episode, we are joined by Muhammed Faraz, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer at Outta the Box, a consultancy specializing in brand strategy and brand identity, responsible for designing the brands of various recognizable organizations such as An-Nadaa Educational Foundation, R...