Time Management : An Islamic Approach

Abstract

The summation of time is life. Management is a planned theory. So, the proper utilization of time is the best management of life. The entire creation of the universe is a part of the absolute / minute plan of the Almighty Allah. All are obliged to the structured ordinance of Almighty Allah- the animate and inanimate, the entire galaxy and so on. Only the human being has been blessed with the privilege to act on his own among the animal life. But in this respect, the ideas of best management and utilization have been modeled to the humans through the revelations and the Prophets and Rasuls. All the Ibadats that humans are ordered to perform are somehow related to time. Within this configuration, Almighty Allah has taught us to manage and utilize time properly. The Prophets of Allah has shown us how to get the largest part of benefit from it. This article aims at time management and ensured the importance of it. It also pointed out how to proper utilize the time. Through some realistic examples it has shown that only proper utilization of time is the key to success. It is to be noted here that the article has been prepared following the descriptive method of presentation.