ORGANIZE YOUR TIME

Our pious predecessors were very particular about scheduling their time effectively, for it prevents time being wasted. Therefore, we should make a programme for the whole day and night in the form of a timetable and adhere strictly to it. At any particular time, do only what you have assigned for that time, and do not delay anything from its appointed time.

Hasan al-Basri rahimahullāh says, “Beware of taswīf (procrastination).” Do not put anything off until tomorrow, for ‘tomorrow’ is simply a deception and a diversion. Procrastination is the biggest cause of people’s neglect and failure. So make a habit of completing every task at its appointed time. In fact, strive for the enthusiasm to do tomorrow’s task today and today’s task now!

In connection with organising one’s time, I should also add that when you are confronted by two or more tasks, do the one that is most necessary and that promises the most beneficial outcome.

FATAAWA

Patience and Gratitude: Two Doors of Jannah

 

Sabr (patience) in times of grief and shukr (gratitude) in times of happiness are both means of entering Jannah. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has said,

“How wonderful is the situation of a believer! Every situation of his is khayr (goodness) for him, and this is for no one except the believer; if he finds himself in a favourable situation, he expresses gratitude, and this is good for him; and if he is afflicted with adversity, he exercises patience, and this is good for him”. (Muslim)