The document discusses time management from an Islamic perspective. It emphasizes that time management is important for several reasons, including improving self-discipline and the quality of one's work. Islam also stresses the importance of time management, as shown by a verse from the Quran where Allah takes an oath regarding time. The document provides tips for good time management according to Islamic teachings, such as being an early riser and prioritizing tasks. It concludes that both the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad emphasize valuing time and avoiding wasting it.
3. Why time management is important?
It improves your self-discipline.
It improves the quality of your work.
Winding down is essential.
Good Time Management > Stress.
It helps your personal relationships.
4. Importance of Time Management
according to Islamic Perspective
SURAH AL-ASR ALLAH وتعالیسبحانہ Himself taking the oath of
Time.
By Al- ‘Asr (the time).
Verily man is in loss.
Except those who believe, and recommend one another to
the truth, and recommend one another
to patience. (Surah # 103, 30th Para)
5. Allah says in Quran:
Among His Signs are the Night and the Day, and the Sun and the
Moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, Who created
them, if it is Him you wish to serve {Fusilat, 37}.
Allah (s.w.t) also says: See them not that we have made the Night for
them to rest in and the Day to give them light? Verily in this are signs
for any people that believe! {Al-Naml, 86}
6. How a person
spend their free
time.
• Relaxing- 17minutes.
• Playing games-
25minutes.
• Socializing- 38minutes.
• Watching TV- 2.7hours.
• Others activities-
17minutes.
7. According to SUNNAH:
• Ibn Abbas (RA) narrated by the Prophet
سلموآلیہوعلیہہلالصلی
8. Tips to be good time manager according to
SUNNAH
Be an Early Riser
Schedule Your Day Around the Five Daily Prayers
Prioritize and Be Consistent
Hasten in Doing Good
Honoring the Time of Others
Prophet (SAW) also said in one of His Hadiths:
“Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth
before you become old; your health, before you fall sick; your wealth,
before you become poor; your free time before you become preoccupied,
and your life, before your death”
9. Facts about Time:
> 9 out of 10 people are not in the meeting
mentally at their workplaces.
> 1 hour of planning will save 10 hours.
> 80% employees and students don’t want
to work or study on Monday mornings.
11. Conclusion
Proverb says: "Time is Gold."
Allah, the Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w), very
clearly delineated the value of time.
Both the Qur'an and the Sunnah enjoin Muslims to be conscious of time.
We must value time to seek the pleasure of Allah, the Almighty. For our
guidance and success, we must never waste time nor abuse it.