Misuse of Time

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Some people perceive that they have all the time to do the things they always wanted to do, although they agree that time in this world will come to an end. As a result, they fail to internalise the importance of managing their daily activities properly.

Another thing is that the concept of time management has been adulterated by some- they bring procrastination into it. Some call it creative procrastination, when in fact, the meaning of both words 'creative' and 'procrastination' are as far as the heavens and the earth. Creativity is generated when you're not lazy, procrastination is generated when you are lazy. So how can these two words be 'together' when their causes are from directly opposite circumstances?

Coupled with various distractions which are increasingly pervasive in society (i.e. time-wasters) from the screens to forbidden relations, managing our time well is even more important and crucial to our lives, dignity, and success in this world and in the hereafter.

As a reminder, .the believers (i.e. Muslims) believe in the existence of the hereafter, and so they work towards it (in this world), as it is the final destination of mankind- Hell or Paradise. Consequently, they are enjoined to make use of their time well in this world which is pleasing to Allah, the Exalted.

How to start off to manage one of our greatest assets?

1. Set goals in life.
2. Set up a time journal (to know where you are spending time at, on a daily basis, probably for a few weeks)
3. Create timetable or a to-do list for the day, week, month, or year (such that it brings you closer to your goals in life)

I hope this was beneficial for you and me.

Oh Allah, rectify our affairs.

Regards,

Akbar Azad

EVERY.PERSON.SUCCESSFUL

Take Charge of Your Life

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Are you convinced that you are responsible for your life? That you will be in the grave alone? That you will bear your share of the consequences of your actions and no one else? That you will be questioned by your Lord and no one else? 


No one else will bear the consequences of your actions on your behalf, except you.

Therefore, take charge of your life before...

Your old age

You fall sick

You become poor

You are busy

Your death

 In a hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah grant him peace and blessings) said to a man while he was advising him: 

"Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth, before you become old; and your health, before you fall sick; and your richness, before you become poor; and your free time before you become busy; and your life, before your death." (From Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him. Reported in the mustadrak of Al-Haakim, Musnad Imam Ahmad, and others, with an authentic chain of narration.)

I hope this short article was beneficial for me and you. And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the universe. 

Regards,

Akbar Azad

EVERY.PERSON.SUCCESSFUL

Procrastination: Common Responses

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Procrastination: Common Responses




Do we say...

"I have a lot of time to do this...."

"I don't feel good doing this now..."

"They're doing it later, so am I..."

"I am tired..."

"Let me watch this movie clip first..."

"I did do it in the past, so I can do the same now..."

"I am busy..."

"I ain't procrastinating..."

"I am doing productive procrastination..."

"My lecturer will extend my project's deadline..."

"This work is too easy. I can do it later before its due date..."

"My team members will help me finish my share of the work..."

"There are better things to do..."

when we procrastinate?





Do share other common responses or justifications as to why we procrastinate.




Regards,

Akbar Azad

EVERY.PERSON.SUCCESSFUL.