Few Words Before Wasting Time

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Before you start or do something (which is a time-killer), I suggest you ask this question to yourself-

Why waste time, when I could...

So, this is how it will look like when I am answering this question....

Why waste time ?

When I could read a portion of the Quran

When I could prepare breakfast

When I could revise my studies

When I could settle a household chore

When I could write something beneficial

When I could watch a beneficial video

When I could learn something new

When I could help others

When I could have a nap

When I could plan my day

When I could exercise

When I could memorise a portion of the Quran

When I could download beneficial stuff

When I could clear my bed

When I could spend family time

When I could do sunan al-fitrah

When I could do adhkar

When I could learn about other countries

When I could learn to overcome my shortcomings 

Share your answers here! I hope this was beneficial. Have a great and a productive weekend.

Regards,

Akbar Azad

EVERY.PERSON.SUCCESSFUL.

Picture courtesy of kyleenoelle.blogspot.com 

Misuse of Time

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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

What To Do In My Free-Time?

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As Muslims who are aware of the reality of this wordly life (i.e. a temporary life), we should strive to attain good deeds in this life to attain the highest ranks in Paradise. This neccesitate that no day, hour, minute and second go by, except that we benefit them for the hereafter.

Beginning from myself, when it comes to having 'nothing' to do, we are lost as to how we should utilise that time. How would you be if you knew that that time (being benefitted) could be a means to save you from Allah's punishment and be admitted to Paradise? How would you be if that time could be a (positive) life-changer for you, after Allah's permission? How would you be.... And the list of bright possibilities go on and on and on...

Alright, you feeling kind of motivated to benefit from free-time? I found a simple and practical solution for those who are stuck on utilising their time-

List down whatever you thought of doing , but couldn't do at that particular time.

Example:

Umar is in a middle of his school project when a thought comes to him- I want to catch up with my brothers. So, he saves that thought in his smartphone, laptop, notes etc. When he is has 'no' outstanding tasks to be done (so he is free), he takes out his smartphone and sees that thing he wanted to do- catching up with his brothers in Islam. Then he contacts them and plans for a dine-out session with them on that very day (of course I am not encouraging last-minute invitations/gatherings).

I hope that was clear. I apologise for any confusion caused.

Time Is More Valuable Than Money/Wealth

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   We praise Allah for granting us the ability to utilise the blessings He has given us in a way that is pleasing to Him, may He be Exalted. 

   Among the blessings man is given from His Creator is time and money. Time can be spent for beneficial purposes like visiting the sick, seeking knowledge, reflecting on oneself etc. Money/wealth also has many ways by which it could be put to good use, among them are building mosques, spending in charity, supporting one's family, buying beneficial books and clothes (to cover one's body) etc.

   In this post however, the discussion will not be on how to spend time and money appropriately. Instead, we will explore the difference between time and money- hopefully igniting the spark to pay great heed on how we use our time is this world (for the hereafter).

Time Vs Money

•                                 Irreplaceable......................Possibly replaceable
•                        Every person has it......................Not everyone is granted it
•                      Only ends with death.....................Ends with death* and other events

   Since we know time is irreplaceable, and that each one of us is granted it, and that death is the only factor that will end our time by the permission of Allah, are we then giving the time we have been blessed with, its due right?

   I end off by supplicating to the One Who sent Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, to make this article a beneficial one and that it increases my scale of good deeds on the Day of Resurrection.

*As in the deceased will not be able to bring his wealth/money to the grave