💭 Stop Importing Wisdom. Start Creating It (with AI Help)

19th Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1446H

Assalamu'alaikum,

In university, my flatmate said something powerful: "If you face a problem in life, remember someone, somewhere, wrote a book about it."

At that time, I was struggling with productivity and managing my time. My flatmate's advice led me to discover productivity books, inspiring me to start ProductiveMuslim.com.

But back then, I didn't realize that not all wisdom is created equal.

Although I benefited from secular productivity books, something was missing. I really longed for smart, practical, modern, Islamic self-help books written by a Muslim. I wanted to read from an author who understood our modern day challenges but could write confidently from an Islamic worldview.

I had this firm belief: If Islam is the final message to humanity, shouldn't it offer unique insights into how we manage our lives?

I couldn't find quality books on Islam and productivity. That led me to write The Productive Muslim book. Moreover, this rethinking of what Islam offers to productivity science, led to my reconceptualization of productivity through the spiritual lens of Barakah, and later became the foundation of my 2nd book: The Barakah Effect.

I’m sharing this story to share a broader problem with our Muslim intellectual space.

Today, if you walk into any mainstream bookstore, you'll find shelves filled with books on relationships, parenting, business, mental health, and personal development. Most (if not all) of these books are secular, ego-centered, and worldly focused (with no mention of Akhira).

I understand that "wisdom is the lost property of the believer." There's value in learning from diverse sources. But I'm concerned that by not crowding the mainstream spaces, we essentially let go of the intellectual battlefield and rely on secular frameworks as our primary guidance for our day to day challenges.

The result is that we become consumers of others' worldviews instead of contributors to human knowledge from our unique Islamic perspective.

I believe we need to challenge the current intellectual space with more Islamic books - especially in the self-help section.

We need a generation of Muslim thinkers, intellectuals, and authors to offer faith-based solutions to modern challenges. Not Islamic versions of existing ideas, but genuinely innovative approaches rooted in Quranic wisdom and Prophetic guidance.

Alhamdulillah, we have brilliant minds in our Ummah. Our challenge is the lack of a critical mass of Muslims who can write exceptionally well and produce high-quality books that compete with mainstream publications in research depth, design quality, global distribution, and transformative impact.

But here's what excites me: AI might be the catalyst we need.

Before you worry I'm suggesting we let AI write our books, I'm not. What I'm proposing is more nuanced and powerful.

AI can help us level the playing field in ways that were impossible a few years ago. It can assist with research, organize complex ideas, suggest better argument structures, and help non-native English speakers express themselves. 

Imagine a brilliant Islamic scholar struggling with English - they can now communicate their insights globally. Or imagine a busy professional who longs to write a book, AI can be like their intern who helps research, organize, and curate notes for his/her writing sessions.

The question isn't whether to use AI in our writing process, but how to use it wisely—as a tool that amplifies our distinctly Islamic perspectives rather than replacing them.

Imagine a world where non-Muslims read books by Muslim authors not because they're "Islamic," but because they're the best on their topics—books that offer the depth, nuance, and spiritual intelligence from a God-centered worldview.

This isn't just a dream. It's an achievable goal insha’Allah.

That's what I want to explore with you in my upcoming webinar, "How to Write a Book with AI—Without Losing Your Soul."

In this webinar, I'll share:

• A step-by-step roadmap for producing high-quality books that can compete on the global stage

• Exactly when and how AI can enhance your writing process (and when it shouldn't)

• The framework I use to maintain an authentic Islamic perspective while leveraging modern tools.

• Real examples from my own writing journey, including mistakes I've made and lessons I've learned

The webinar is tonight, Monday, (19 Dhul-Hijjah 1446H) 16th June 2025 at 9:00 pm US Central Time (see in your local time).

This conversation is just the beginning. we’re relaunching our Book Writing Program—a community based program for aspiring Muslims who want to write impactful self-help books. We're limiting this cohort to 35 participants for personalized attention and genuine support.

The first few spots are taken, so if you're serious about contributing to this intellectual revival of our Ummah, book a consultation call with our team today to see if this program is right for you.

Insha’Allah in the near future, I want to hear someone say, "If you face a problem, know that a God-fearing, knowledgeable, and wise Muslim wrote a book about it."

That's the world we can create together, insha'Allah.

Let's not just consume others' ideas. Let's be the authors, thought leaders, and voices that shape the world's perspective on life's important questions.

The time and opportunity are now. Will you join us?

Sincerely,

P.S. I encourage you to start developing your 'critical faith-lens' when reading, even if you're not ready to write a book yet. Ask yourself: What worldview is the author operating from? How might Islamic principles offer different insights? This practice will transform your engagement with knowledge—and might inspire your first book. If you know someone who should be writing, please forward our book writing program or webinar.