Sometimes the most profound reminders don’t come from lectures or books. They come quietly — tucked inside the small, almost forgettable moments of someone else’s day. Recently, someone shared a story with me. A simple story, but one that left a deep imprint on my mind. It was a Friday morning. They were preparing for…
Author: Asif Amod
Raising Them Right: What the Prophet ﷺ Taught Me About My Kids
Last night I was sitting outside, watching the night sky, thinking about my future podcasting session. Khawlah was still half-awake next to me trying to stop Sonic (our melliois), mumbling something about baking a cake and mayonnaise. The others were inside, winding down after a long day of chicken drama, goat escapes, and endless questions…
When Striving Becomes Escaping: The Hidden Cost of Always Building
We live in an age that rewards the loudest, the fastest, the most optimized. But when did movement become the measure of meaning? For years, I ran.I built empires with code, with strategy, with sweat.And yet, a silence followed me — one that neither metrics nor money could mute. It wasn’t a lack of purpose….
Customer Service Isn’t Broken—It’s Starving for Soul
I know. Random. But hear me out. Everyone’s Chasing Speed — But No One Feels Heard Businesses love to talk about “efficiency.” Faster replies. Quicker resolutions. Response time under 90 seconds! But here’s the uncomfortable truth: speed doesn’t build trust. What builds trust is being understood. It’s hearing, “I’ve got you” — and feeling like…
Zakaah: The Powerful Lifeline We’ve Neglected (And How to Fix It)
Just after Fajr, the air had that damp, earthy smell that only hits after a cool Gordon’s Bay night. I could hear the ocean in the distance — or maybe that was the wind picking up again. Hard to tell when the Cape Doctor does whatever it wants. In that quiet, out of nowhere, the…
Why You’re Not Getting Customers (And What to Do About It)
Let’s be honest—most businesses are stuck in a loop: chasing leads, tweaking offers, and constantly wondering why growth feels so… slow. Meanwhile, the few that are actually winning seem to attract customers like magnets. What gives? Alex Hormozi breaks this down brilliantly in his video “How to Get Customers So Fast It Feels Illegal.” And…
What Eid Taught Me About Slowing Down
Let’s be honest — life rarely slows down. Between work, family, kids, deadlines, notifications, and the 24/7 digital grind, our days blur into each other. But then comes Ramadan… and after that, comes Eid. Eid isn’t just a celebration. It’s a reset. A reminder. A moment to breathe. This year, as I walked to the…
Why So Many Muslims Struggle with Zakah—And What We Can Actually Do About it?
Zakah is one of the core pillars of Islam. It’s meant to uplift the poor, purify our wealth, and keep our hearts soft in a world that often rewards greed. But here’s the frustrating part: compliance is low. Not because Muslims don’t care. Not because they’re stingy. But because the system around Zakah? It’s messy….