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Moral Theme: Purposefulness
Time Managemen
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Introduction to Moral Themes
• Islam – a comprehensive way of life
• Moral guidance – Qur’an and Sunnah
• AIS has a customized “Moral Themes” series – focus on action!
Staff -> Environment -> Children -> Parents
“The best amongst you is the one who has the most righteous conduct”
Purposefulness – Time Mgmt
• Time – an ongoing sequence of events taking place
• Time – 24 hours – 1440 minutes / day
• Time – a measure of life – an Amanah from the Creator!
• Time – its proper usage will determine our outcome for eternity
Surah al-Asr
By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss. Except for those who have believed and done
righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
Ibn Abbas (ra) narrates …
The Prophet (saw) said, “There are two blessings which many people lose. (They are) health and free time for
doing good.” (Bukhari)
Ibn al-Jawzi
“I feel sorry for those people who are busy in play and amusement, roaming around without any specific
purpose, sitting in the market-place staring at every passer-by and debating and giving their opinion on the
rise and fall of nations.”
• He wrote his first book at the age of 13 and more than 700 books in his lifetime.
Lets look more closely
We must:
• Understand the importance of time
• Analyze time wasters!
• Be aware of our responsibilities
• Make realistic plans and organize our tasks
• Learn from the example of Prophet (saw)
INDEED, PRAYER IS PRESCRIBED FOR THE BELIEVERS AT FIXED TIMES.(AN-NISA: 103)
��ا ت ق�و وو م ��ا ت ـ م� ك� م� ك�ي ك و� ق� و� ٱ م�ى م� �و �م م�ا �م ـو م� �م ٱ� م ك"!
Be an early riser!
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said “O Allah, bless my Ummah in its early hours”.
The time after fajr has so much ‘Barakah’ (blessing) that you’ll be amazed at how much you can achieve in
these early hours.
Important & Challenging Tasks!
Analyze time wasters
ACTIVITY
What is your responsibility?
• Your spiritual health
• Your physical & mental health
• Your family (parents, wife, children and relatives)
• Your work
Prioritize!
Spending time with children
• We are responsible for our herd!
• DO an activity with your children
• Give them quality-time– Listening
– Reading
– Counseling (without loosing temper!)
– Discussing issues
Plan … plan … plan
• Make schedules (mobile phone / diary)» Salah
» Sleep
» Read / Learn
» Eat
» Family
» Work
» Shopping
Free time?
• No concept of killing time!
So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship]. And to your Lord direct [your] longing.
[94:7-8]
Learn through example
Life of Prophet (saw) and Sahabahs (ra)
– Read extensively
– Golden Rules: Eat, Sleep and Talk moderately
Teach through examples
– Act properly
Procrastination
Make a public pledge!
ACTIVITY
Dua of Hazrat Umar (ra)
O’Allah! Shower Your blessings on my property, my time and the provisions You have given me.
