Time Management -The Sunnah Way
By Shaikh Ismail Kander
Imagine Your Ideal Scenario,My Dilemma and Solution
Tip #1:
Begin with the End in Mind
-Set High Goals
-Your goals shape your schedule
-Imam Bukhari’s Goal
-Salahudeen Al-Ayoubi’s Goal
Tip #2:
Focus on Allah’s Pleasure
-Plan your day around Salah
-Barakah comes only from Allah
-Your goals should be pleasing to Allah
Allah Centered:
-Good Character
-Ihsaan
-Wisdom
-Patience
-Sacrifice
-Salah and Dua
Tip #3:
Make Dua Daily
-Success is only from Allah
-Dua should be done constantly
-Learn the times when dua is accepted
Tip #4:
Self-Discipline is Key
-Make a weekly schedule
-Difference between urgent and important
-Stick to your schedule
-Example of Imam Abu Hanifa
Tip #5:
Divide into workable Chunks
-Best deeds are small and constant - Hadith
-Divide your work into smaller chunks
-Gradual Progress accomplishes more over time
The Shariah was revealed gradually
Tip #6:
Personal Development
-Make time to sharpen the saw
-Allah has blessed humans with amazing potential and talents
-Constant improvement helps reach our potential
Tip #7:
Take a Break
-Avoid burnout and fatigue
-Schedule in time for Halal Fun
-Even the Prophet made time for Halal fun with his wives and children
Tip #8:
Delegate
-If someone else can do it, delegate it
-Each Sahabi played a different role in shaping the early Muslim ummah
-Example of how my website was formed
Tip #9:
Eliminate Time-Wasters
-Haraam should be eliminated first
-If it is Halal but wastes time, it is better to eliminate and replace it
-Surah Muminoon 23:3 – Successful believers avoid things that waste their time
(Laghw)
Tip #10:
Learn Shortcuts
-There is usually a more efficient way to do what you already do
-Never underestimate what saving a few seconds can do for you
Bonus Tips!
11.Only multi-task when it is beneficial
12. Keep positive company
13. Be open to advice and correction
14.Learn to say No – politely of course
15.Stay fit and healthy
16.Strive for Ihsaan (excellence) in all you do
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