Ismail Kamdar
@ismailkamdar.bsky.social
Author | Mentor | Homeschooler | Educator | Specializes in Islamic Law, Tafsir & History
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9. Familiarity with object of contemplation. Becoming too familiar with something causes us to lose appreciation for it. Someone who grows up around mountains will be less awestruck by mountains than someone who rarely sees them. (Dr. Malik Badir, Contemplation, pp. 78-91)
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
9. Familiarity with object of contemplation. Becoming too familiar with something causes us to lose appreciation for it. Someone who grows up around mountains will be less awestruck by mountains than someone who rarely sees them. (Dr. Malik Badir, Contemplation, pp. 78-91)
7. Good Company. If your friends are deep thinkers, this will have an influence on you.
8. Nature of the object of contemplation. It is easier to contemplate on nature and physical beauty than on abstract concepts.
8. Nature of the object of contemplation. It is easier to contemplate on nature and physical beauty than on abstract concepts.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
7. Good Company. If your friends are deep thinkers, this will have an influence on you.
8. Nature of the object of contemplation. It is easier to contemplate on nature and physical beauty than on abstract concepts.
8. Nature of the object of contemplation. It is easier to contemplate on nature and physical beauty than on abstract concepts.
5. Cultural Influence. Some cultures value contemplation more than others, and it is easier for people from such cultures to think deeply.
6. Knowledge. The more you know about a subject, the deeper your reflections will be.
6. Knowledge. The more you know about a subject, the deeper your reflections will be.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
5. Cultural Influence. Some cultures value contemplation more than others, and it is easier for people from such cultures to think deeply.
6. Knowledge. The more you know about a subject, the deeper your reflections will be.
6. Knowledge. The more you know about a subject, the deeper your reflections will be.
3. Emotional and Mental State. A person who is at ease, in a state of peace and relaxation, is able to contemplate deeper than someone who is anxious, busy, or having a rough day.
4. Environmental factors. A peaceful beautiful loving environment helps facilitate contemplation.
4. Environmental factors. A peaceful beautiful loving environment helps facilitate contemplation.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
3. Emotional and Mental State. A person who is at ease, in a state of peace and relaxation, is able to contemplate deeper than someone who is anxious, busy, or having a rough day.
4. Environmental factors. A peaceful beautiful loving environment helps facilitate contemplation.
4. Environmental factors. A peaceful beautiful loving environment helps facilitate contemplation.
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6️⃣ Guard Your Health
Sleep, food, and exercise aren’t distractions from productivity.
They fuel it.
A healthy body sustains focus and energy to serve Allah and others.
Sleep, food, and exercise aren’t distractions from productivity.
They fuel it.
A healthy body sustains focus and energy to serve Allah and others.
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
6️⃣ Guard Your Health
Sleep, food, and exercise aren’t distractions from productivity.
They fuel it.
A healthy body sustains focus and energy to serve Allah and others.
Sleep, food, and exercise aren’t distractions from productivity.
They fuel it.
A healthy body sustains focus and energy to serve Allah and others.
5️⃣ Use the Two-Minute Rule
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
This prevents small tasks from piling up and weighing on your mind.
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
This prevents small tasks from piling up and weighing on your mind.
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
5️⃣ Use the Two-Minute Rule
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
This prevents small tasks from piling up and weighing on your mind.
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
This prevents small tasks from piling up and weighing on your mind.
4️⃣ Batch Small Tasks
Checking emails 20x/day kills focus.
Schedule one or two blocks for small tasks—then move on.
One big block of shallow work = more time for meaningful work.
Checking emails 20x/day kills focus.
Schedule one or two blocks for small tasks—then move on.
One big block of shallow work = more time for meaningful work.
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
4️⃣ Batch Small Tasks
Checking emails 20x/day kills focus.
Schedule one or two blocks for small tasks—then move on.
One big block of shallow work = more time for meaningful work.
Checking emails 20x/day kills focus.
Schedule one or two blocks for small tasks—then move on.
One big block of shallow work = more time for meaningful work.
3️⃣ Peak Hours for Deep Work
Identify when your energy is highest (for many, it’s after Fajr).
Reserve that time for your most important tasks.
Protect it. No email. No distractions.
Identify when your energy is highest (for many, it’s after Fajr).
Reserve that time for your most important tasks.
Protect it. No email. No distractions.
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
3️⃣ Peak Hours for Deep Work
Identify when your energy is highest (for many, it’s after Fajr).
Reserve that time for your most important tasks.
Protect it. No email. No distractions.
Identify when your energy is highest (for many, it’s after Fajr).
Reserve that time for your most important tasks.
Protect it. No email. No distractions.
2️⃣ Plan Your Day
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if small.”
Consistency comes from planning.
Write tasks down—don’t leave them in your head.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if small.”
Consistency comes from planning.
Write tasks down—don’t leave them in your head.
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
2️⃣ Plan Your Day
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if small.”
Consistency comes from planning.
Write tasks down—don’t leave them in your head.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if small.”
Consistency comes from planning.
Write tasks down—don’t leave them in your head.