Most of the things we worry about in life are insignificant. Most of them we can’t control anyway. It’s the Almighty’s way of showing us who is at the helm. So let's focus on being the best version of ourselves. Hand over the rest to Him.
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Almighty. Keep our hearts and faith firm in these hard times. Help us to not be discouraged although we’ve been waiting for some time. Help us to keep asking You. We know good things take time and You’re indeed the Best of Planners. Aameen.
You have the chance to start anew every day when the Almighty returns your soul to you after sleep. It’s up to you to decide today how you want to live your life; in His pleasure or displeasure. You have a duty to fulfil. Make it a good one.
10 SIMPLE RULES TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The Prophet ﷺchanged the world in 23 years without a phone, planner, or productivity hack and never never burned out.
Here are 10 rules from sunnah which can fix our life :
1. He slept immediately after Isha. narrated by Aisha (RA): “He disliked sleeping before it and talking after it.” (Bukhari) • Preserves energy • Optimizes circadian rhythm • Builds willpower for Tahajjud Your night begins after Maghrib not after midnight.. Most people destroy focus by what they do after Isha, not in the morning.
2. He woke up before Fajr. Why? Because barakah lives in the early hours. “O Allah, bless my Ummah in its early mornings.” (Tirmidhi) • Mental clarity • Willpower reserves at peak • Soul and strategy synced.
3. He anchored his day around Salah. Not tasks. Not goals. Not dopamine. “Indeed, prayer has been decreed at fixed times.” (4:103) Prayer wasn’t a pause, it was the planner.
4. He ate with precision and intention."A few morsels to keep the back straight…" (Ibn Majah) • 1/3 food • 1/3 water • 1/3 breath Gut health = clarity Simplicity = barakah.
5. He took mid-day naps (Qailulah). “Take a nap, for Shaytan does not nap.” (Tabarani) • Enhances memory • Boosts energy • Prepares the body for night worship Even 20 minutes of rest can reset your nervous system.
6. He ﷺminimized talking only when needed. “speak good or remain silent.” (Bukhari) Aishah (RA): “The Messenger’s speech was clear, concise, and comprehensive. He didn’t speak unnecessarily.” (Abu Dawud) Impact: Saves mental bandwidth. Every extra word is a leak of willpower.
7. He began everything with Bismillah. “Every important matter not begun with ‘Bismillah’ is cut off from barakah.” (Ibn Hibban, Hasan) Barakah is the highest productivity multiplier.
8. He delegated + built systems. 42 scribes. 12 governors. 9 military commanders. (Fath al-Bari) He didn’t do everything himself. He focused on what only he could do. You scale by systematizing not doing it all.
9. He was consistent. “The most beloved deeds to Allah are the consistent ones, even if small.” (Bukhari 6465).
10. He guarded his first hour and last hour with dhikr. “The Prophet ﷺwould remember Allah when he woke and before he slept.” (Bukhari 6324) Your start and end control & everything in between with Allah.
Dr Aisha Dahir
Nigeria
No one knows your struggles better than the Almighty. The silent battles you fought, the tears you shed at night, the burden on your shoulders; He’s aware of them all. Pull yourself together and keep going because it will get better.