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Half Payment Budget Method (Money Saving Techniques)
Half Payment Budget Method (Money Saving Techniques) If you feel like your salary goes straight to bills, payments, and other monthly necessities, and you get paid biweekly, the 'half payment budget' money-saving technique can help [...]
112 Screen Free Activities Based On Your Personal Interests
112 Screen Free Activities Based On Your Personal Interests It has become so normal to use screens at all times of the day nowadays. Whether you're having a meal, waiting at the bus stop, or on the toilet (a whopping 80-90% Brits [...]
How To Start A Conversation When You Don’t Know Anyone
How to start a conversation when you don’t know anyone Knowing how to start a conversation is a skill that can open the doors to many avenues. Whether it be networking for job opportunities, making new friends, gaining advice, [...]
How To Stop Lying As A Muslim
How To Stop Lying As A Muslim I, of course, knew that lying was bad, but I only recently found out that lying in Islam is considered a major sin. Yes, yes, you might have already known this. You might be shocked [...]
Backbiting in Islam: Do’s & Don’ts
Backbiting in Islam: Do's & Don'ts How does backbiting begin? Maybe you feel you’ve been wronged by someone, and want to talk about your feelings to a loved one. Eventually, this leads to you saying negative things behind that person’s [...]
Creating Your Personalised Tazkiyah Plan
Creating Your Personalised Tazkiyah Plan Someone close has said something hurtful about you. They’ve spoken to you rudely, and you’re now having a vent session with your friends about how much they’ve hurt you. At [...]
Hi guys, welcome to Figs and Olivs!
This blog is separated into two parts – Deen and Dunya.
Here’s what each section will cover:
Deen – These posts will focus on how to use key Islamic teachings to help you become a better Muslim and use your time wisely.
Dunya – Personal development topics in the worldly sense. This includes productivity, dealing with confidence issues, self-love/ self-care, mental health and more.
