AlMaghrib Podcast 3 Reasons Why Goals Don't Last | Mohammad Faris & Sh. Ammar Alshukry
Jan 10, 2026
Mohammad Faris, author and productivity coach who founded ProductiveMuslim.org, shares practical Islamic approaches to lasting goals. He explains why fuzzy intentions, outcome attachment, and starting too big sink efforts. Short takes cover probing your why, tiny habit design, organizing life around Salah, and tests to protect sincerity.
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Channel Intentions Into Your Strengths
- Redirect burning intentions into strengths rather than forcing a poor fit.
- Faris advises moving from a failing khutbah habit to other mediums like writing or podcasting that match one’s skills while keeping the same niyyah.
Remove Friction And Specify Actions
- Lower reliance on motivation by increasing ability and clarity through tiny habits and clear plans.
- Faris suggests defining exact actions, times, and removing friction (e.g., put gym clothes in the car).
Gym Clothes In The Car Beat Excuses
- Faris solved his gym-excuse by leaving his gym clothes in the car to eliminate the 'change at home' barrier.
- This simple environment tweak removed the most common friction that kept him from exercising after work.
