How to organise time || Ustadh Abdul Rahman Hassan

Summary

This transcript provides detailed advice on how students of knowledge can organize their time effectively. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, reading, and copying texts. It encourages students to start their day early with prayers, review lessons, and engage in activities like reading or copying books by hand, as was traditionally done. The transcript also underscores the importance of balancing religious duties with seeking knowledge, advising consistent prayer, recitation of Quran, and reflection. Practical tips for maximizing time, spiritual growth, and learning are discussed, highlighting the importance of religious education in a Muslim’s daily life.

Takeaways

• 📚 Time management for students of knowledge should involve structured schedules focused on prayer, study, and reflection.
• 🌅 Begin the day early, starting with prayer (Fajr) and then reviewing lessons until noon.
• 🕌 Students are encouraged to pray eight units of prayer in the forenoon, reflecting on spiritual commitment.
• ✍️ Copying and writing out texts is crucial as students once manually transcribed books, which aids in understanding and retaining knowledge.
• 📖 Reading and studying religious texts are emphasized, as knowledge and learning are vital components of Islamic faith.
• 🙏 Praying regularly, particularly before and after studies, is key to balancing spiritual and intellectual growth.
• 🧠 Exercising the brain through reading is important to maintain intellectual sharpness and stay connected to religious knowledge.
• 💡 Islam places great importance on knowledge, reading, and writing, highlighted by the Quran's first revealed word: 'Read.'
• 🕋 Students of knowledge should strive for continuous learning, ensuring that daily lessons and religious teachings are incorporated into their lives.
• 🌙 Night prayer (Tahajjud) is emphasized, with a focus on spiritual reflection, seeking knowledge, and preparing the soul through prayer and dua.

Q & A

What is the recommended routine for a student of knowledge after Fajr prayer?

After Fajr prayer, the student of knowledge should spend time reviewing their lessons, seeking knowledge, and praying the forenoon prayer (Dhuha). This time should be used productively to engage in reading and copying important texts.

Why was copying texts by hand emphasized for students in the past?

In the past, students had to copy texts by hand because there were no printing machines available. If a student wanted a book, they had to write it by hand to have their own copy, as the original book had to be returned to its owner.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasize regarding reading in Islam?

The first word revealed in the Quran was 'read,' emphasizing the importance of reading and knowledge in Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged seeking knowledge, reading, and engaging with religious texts.

What is the significance of the Prophet's eight units of prayer during the conquest of Mecca?

The Prophet (PBUH) prayed eight units of light prayer during the conquest of Mecca. Although it was a short prayer, he ensured that it was performed properly, demonstrating the balance between brevity and attention to detail in worship.

What does the Prophet's advice about staying in prayer after Fajr mean?

The Prophet (PBUH) advised that after completing Fajr prayer, one should remain in their place of prayer, reciting Quran or doing Dhikr, until the next prayer. This behavior is considered as if the person is continuously in a state of prayer.

How many times should one say 'Subhan Allah,' 'Alhamdulillah,' and 'Allahu Akbar' after every prayer?

After every prayer, one should say 'Subhan Allah' 10 times, 'Alhamdulillah' 10 times, and 'Allahu Akbar' 10 times. This totals 150 utterances daily, which multiplies to 1,500 on the scale of good deeds.

What is the benefit of saying certain Dhikr before going to sleep?

Before sleeping, saying 'Allahu Akbar' 34 times, 'Alhamdulillah' 33 times, and 'Subhan Allah' 33 times brings rewards. This simple routine adds up to 2,500 good deeds in a day, making it a powerful form of worship.

What should a person do after waking up in the middle of the night?

Upon waking in the night, a person should perform ablution, pray a light prayer to prepare themselves, and then recite two Juz of the Quran in two separate units of prayer. This night worship helps balance both seeking knowledge and acts of worship.

Is seeking knowledge more important than voluntary prayers?

Yes, seeking knowledge is considered greater than performing voluntary prayers, according to the teachings mentioned in the script. However, this does not mean abandoning voluntary prayers; one should strive to combine both seeking knowledge and praying.

Why is it important for every Muslim to gain basic religious knowledge?

It is important for every Muslim to learn basic religious knowledge to understand the essential aspects of their faith, such as the rules of fasting in Ramadan. Even those who are not full-time students of knowledge must know the fundamentals to practice Islam properly.