In Part 1 we looked at the mindset of a Muslim when mentally preparing for the weekend. Now it’s time for some practical suggestions for what to actually do with your time. We start with Q2 activities – the important things in life that are likely to slip away as they don’t have urgent deadline pressures. So
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Written by Tushar Bhuiya
How to Enjoy a Productive Weekend (Part 1)
For most working people, and even students, the weekend is a time of opportunity. After a week of slogging away at work or in class, you finally enjoy a window of freedom, some breathing space where you can manage your own time. After five days of a packed schedule where at times you can barely squeeze in
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[Ramadan Series] Rethinking Time Management this Ramadan: Part 3
Major Time Management Considerations 1. Sleep As alluded to already, one may have to adjust one’s sleep pattern. The Sunnah of sleeping after Zuhr (qaylula), is practised by many to help them re-energise. For workers fasting, the time immediately upon arriving home is ideal. Sleep can also stave off hunger. Just remember to make an intention before flopping down in exhaustion! An oft-neglected Sunnah is to talk
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[Ramadan Series] Rethinking Time Management this Ramadan: Part 2
Ramadan’s Inbuilt Time Management System Despite the plethora of time management systems, methods, organizers and techniques, the best have been often the simplest. Being able to schedule all your activities is actually the most efficient way of utilizing our time. That’s why schools, colleges, universities, businesses and countless other institutions do it. When you have a set programme to follow, you get things
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[Ramadan Series] Changing Habits in Ramadan
The manager of Productive Muslim – who also happens to be in my Habits for Allah GoogleGroup – asked me recently to write an article regarding changing habits in Ramadan. Since Ramadan is an excellent time to form habits, I agreed to share some key principles.I shall discuss the key ahadith about habit forming, the method
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[Ramadan Series] Rethinking Time Management this Ramadan: Part 1
The Time Management Imperative Before we begin, it’s worth reminding ourselves why Ramadan has a time management imperative. David Allen, creator of the world famous GTD system, has explained that when we want to do anything at any given moment, there are four criteria which should determine our choices: context, time available, energy and priority. If you think carefully, all
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