Synopsis
A 2- Day In-Person Workshop with
Mohammed Faris
Author of best-selling books “The Barakah Effect” and “The Productive Muslim”
5-6 September 2026
9 AM - 6 PM
AICB Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About This Workshop
Light Upon Light and The Productive Muslim Company is proud to present:
Barakah: A Divine Reservoir, a transformative 2-day workshop designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to transition from exhausting hustle culture to a sustainable, spiritually-aligned way of working and living.
Through seven interconnected pillars, you'll discover how to cultivate genuine blessing (barakah) in every aspect of your life, from your work and relationships to your personal growth and spiritual practice.
The event will restructure your entire relationship with effort, intention, and divine timing. Reserve your seat now!
About The Speaker
Award-winning author and internationally recognized thought leader on Islamic productivity and organizational spirituality.
Mohammed Faris is an executive coach, author, and speaker known for fusing spirituality with personal and professional development.
He is the founder of The Productive Muslim Company, a faith-based training and coaching company dedicated to helping Muslim professionals and leaders integrate spiritual principles into their work and life. Mohammed brings both analytical rigor and human-centered wisdom to his work.
He is the bestselling author of The Productive Muslim and The Barakah Effect, which have become definitive guides for integrating Islamic principles into modern productivity practices.
His mission is to spread Barakah Culture, a framework that rejects hustle mentality in favor of sustainable, purpose-driven excellence, which enables
individuals and teams to live the best version of themselves across their roles without sacrificing their spiritual wellbeing or personal values.
He has delivered speeches, workshops and retreats across the world including in the UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, as well as being featured in international media.
Mohammed has trained over 10,000 professionals across 15+ countries, delivered keynotes on international stages including TEDx, and been featured in prominent media outlets worldwide. He is recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims, a testament to his influence in bridging faith and professional life.
Mohammed Faris was born in Tanzania, East Africa, and lived most of his life in Saudi Arabia. He currently lives with his wife and child in Dallas, Texas, USA, and speaks three languages: English, Arabic and Swahili. In his free time, he loves to read, write, cycle, and run in the early mornings.
Core Themes
Throughout the 2 days workshop, we will delve into the following core themes that form the foundations of the principles taken from the book “The Barakah Effect”.
1. True Identity as Muslim/Muslimah
Deconstructing ego and embracing your role as 'Abd Allah (servant of God)
2. Sacred Intentions
Aligning every action with Allah-centered purpose through powerful niyyah (intention)
3. The Gardener's Mindset
Working with excellence while trusting Allah's timing and divine decree.
4. Salah as Anchor
Making salah the organizing principle and reset mechanism for your life.
5. Sacred Relationships
Transforming relationships—especially family—into sources of barakah.
6. Rizq & Gratitude
Understanding provision and cultivating unshakeable gratitude in all circumstances
7. Prophetic Character
Embodying the character and practices of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in modern life
Details
Program Schedule
Day 1: Foundations - “Building a Barakah Mindset”
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Opening Session
Setting intentions for the workshop
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Who Are You Really?
Deconstructing ego and the 'Abd Allah mindset
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The Sacred Art of Intentions
How to infuse every action with barakah
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch, Dzuhur & Nap Time (following the sunnah)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Gardener's Mindset
Excellence + divine timing = barakah
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Salah as Life Anchor
Organizing your entire life around salah
Day 2: Living with Barakah - “Integrating barakah into daily life”
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Morning Reflection
Integrating day 1 insights overnight
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sacred Relationships
Serving family with purpose and barakah
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Rizq & Gratitude
Gratitude as an advanced spiritual practice
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch, dzuhur and nap time (following the sunnah)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Following the Ultimate Model
Prophetic character in modern professional life
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Personal Barakah Blueprint
Your 30-day action plan + accountability
What You Will Get
- Comprehensive participant handbook with worksheets and exercises
- Interactive worksheets: Abd Allah Reframing Matrix, Intention-Impact Matrix, Salah Reset Wheels
- Barakah Culture Card printouts
- 30-Day Barakah Action Plan template
- Direct access to facilitator Mohammed Faris for Q&A and guidance
- Buffet lunch for each day of the event
- Bottled drinking water
- Free-flow coffee and tea
- Complimentary WiFi during the event
- Pencil, paper, and mints
The Venue: AICB Centre of Excellence
Google Map Link: AICB Centre of Excellence Website: www.a-c-e.my
Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the AICB Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a state-of-the-art learning venue that sets the gold standard for professional development and executive workshops.
Strategically positioned near the Financial Education Hub at Jalan Dato' Onn and in close proximity to Bank Negara, the Centre stands at the crossroads of Malaysia's financial and institutional landscape, a fitting backdrop for knowledge exchange and distinguished learning.
Certified under the Green Building Index, the Centre also reflects a forward-thinking commitment to sustainability, ensuring that excellence extends beyond the conference room and into responsible stewardship of the environment.
Every detail is designed to support seamless and successful events, with excellent connectivity to public transport which ensures effortless access for all attendees, comprehensive hospitality services including curated dining experience that keeps participants energised and refreshed throughout the day, and cutting-edge audio-visual technology that empower speakers and participants alike.
Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Card (Paypal)
- Billplz
