How to Benefit from Ramadhaan (4) - Value Your Time: The
Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him) always used to mix with his
companions and he would never leave them neglected. Even at home he was of
service. He frequently used to assist the poor and visit the ill, but despite
mixing within society his time was constantly in worshipping Allah. Today we
have the opposite - what is supposed to be the most valuable asset in our lives
(i.e. time) has now become the cheapest thing, some people even talk about
killing it!
"Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: "My Lord! Send me back, "So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he speaks, and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected." [23:99-100]
In this Ayaah, the loser on the Day of Judgement admits
loss, but not in his wealth or family, but admits his loss came about because
of the way he used his time. If there was anything he wanted to regain from the
Dunyaa, it would be to return to benefit in his time.
-Ibn 'Uthaymeen in Sharh Riyaadh as-Saaliheen
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