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Book idea: Intentional Living

zafran suleman · 2 November 2026

Contents

Part I

Living With Purpose

  1. Why Intention Changes Everything
  2. The Heart Before the Habit
  3. Identity: Becoming the Person You Wish to Be
  4. One Action, Many Rewards

Part II

A Day of Intentional Living

Awakening

  1. Waking Up
  2. Remembering Allah Before Leaving Bed
  3. Personal Hygiene
  4. Entering and Leaving the Toilet
  5. Wudhu
  6. Dressing
  7. Looking Presentable
  8. Using Fragrance
  9. Leaving the House

Worship

  1. Walking to the Mosque
  2. The Call to Prayer
  3. Praying with Presence
  4. Dhikr Throughout the Day
  5. Reciting the Qur'an
  6. Sending Salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ
  7. Daily Du'a

Nourishing the Body

  1. Drinking Water
  2. Eating Breakfast
  3. Shopping for Food
  4. Preparing Meals
  5. Eating with Family
  6. Finishing a Meal
  7. Fasting

Work & Study

  1. Driving
  2. Walking
  3. Beginning Work
  4. Working with Excellence
  5. Seeing Colleagues
  6. Serving Customers or Patients
  7. Learning Something New
  8. Attending Meetings
  9. Taking Breaks
  10. Returning Home

Health

  1. Walking for Health
  2. Exercising
  3. Stretching
  4. Rest
  5. Looking After Your Body
  6. Visiting the Doctor
  7. Caring for Mental Wellbeing

Family

  1. Greeting Your Spouse
  2. Speaking Kindly
  3. Playing with Children
  4. Honouring Your Parents
  5. Visiting Parents
  6. Maintaining Family Ties
  7. Caring for the Elderly

Community

  1. Smiling First
  2. Saying Salam First
  3. Being a Good Neighbour
  4. Visiting the Sick
  5. Visiting Friends
  6. Welcoming Guests
  7. Giving Gifts
  8. Helping Someone
  9. Volunteering
  10. Giving Daily Sadaqah

Character

  1. Patience
  2. Gratitude
  3. Forgiveness
  4. Controlling Anger
  5. Speaking Less
  6. Listening Well
  7. Keeping Promises
  8. Being Honest
  9. Lowering the Gaze
  10. Guarding the Tongue

Technology

  1. Using Your Phone Intentionally
  2. Social Media
  3. Emails and Messages
  4. Protecting Your Time
  5. Digital Rest

Evening

  1. Returning Home
  2. Family Time
  3. Reflection
  4. Gratitude Journal
  5. Preparing for Tomorrow
  6. Sleeping

Part III

A Lifetime of Intention

  1. Building Your Own Intentions
  2. Reviewing Your Life Weekly
  3. Living a Life of Purpose


This article is for general education. Discuss individual health concerns with a qualified clinician.