How to stop Procrastinating use The Quran for Allah's Guidance - Beautiful lecture by Belal Assaad

1. Structure Your Day Around Prayer Times 🕌
The five daily prayers are not only foundational pillars of Islam but also natural timekeepers. Allah says in the Quran, “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times” (Quran 4:103). By planning your day around Salah times, you create a disciplined schedule that ensures spiritual commitments are met, while also organizing your worldly tasks efficiently.

💡 Action Tip: Use prayer times to segment your day into blocks. Schedule high-priority work tasks for the early morning after Fajr when your mind is freshest. Plan lighter tasks or breaks around Dhuhr and Asr, and family time or relaxation after Maghrib and Isha.
2. Prioritize Your Tasks Using the Sunnah Method 🌙

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us to take advantage of our time before we are occupied by other matters. He said, “Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death” (Narrated by Ibn Abbas and reported by Al Hakim). This Hadith highlights the importance of prioritization and urgency.

💡 Action Tip: Each morning, list your tasks and prioritize them based on urgency and importance. Use whatever you're comfortable with to categorize tasks into four categories:

Urgent and important
Important but not urgent
Urgent but not important
Neither urgent nor important

3. Implement the Pomodoro Technique with a Twist ⏰
The Pomodoro Technique, where you work in concentrated bursts (traditionally 25 minutes) followed by short breaks, aligns well with the natural rhythm suggested by intermittent periods of worship. Adapting this method can boost focus and prevent burnout.
💡 Action Tip: Work in focused, 25-minute intervals followed by a 5-minute break to make Dhikr or perform a brief prayer, combining productivity with remembrance of Allah.

4. Utilize Technology Mindfully 📲

In an era where digital distractions are rampant, using technology wisely can significantly improve how you manage time. Apps that limit social media use or block distractions can help maintain focus during work or study sessions.

💡 Action Tip: Leverage apps like Tarteel for Quran memorization and review during breaks or as a start to your day, making productive use of technology in enhancing your spiritual practice.

5. Conduct Weekly Reviews Inspired by Muhasabah (Self-Reflection) 📋
Muhasabah, or self-reflection, is a practice highly recommended in Islam. It involves reviewing one’s actions and intentions to improve oneself continuously. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “The smart one is he who judges himself and works for what comes after death…” (Tirmidhi).

💡 Action Tip: Dedicate time each week to review your schedule and assess your productivity levels. Reflect on what tasks were completed, what weren’t, and why. Plan adjustments for the following week to better align your activities with your spiritual and worldly goals.
Enhancing time management as a Muslim is not just about increasing productivity but also about enriching your spiritual life and making the most of every moment as a blessing from Allah. By integrating these techniques into your daily routine, you can achieve a balanced, fulfilling life that honors both your worldly duties and your faith.

Assalamu'aleikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

#qurandaily #quranicwisdom #quraniclecture #khutbah

[angel]

May Allah SWT grant you he highest level in Jannah. I reverted to Islam a year ago and you’ve helped me continue my journey in this beautiful religion. Many times listening to you my faith has been renewed. Thank you!

[kanizfatima]

Time is my worst enemy yet my greatest friend and supporter ! Time is nothing but a creation of Allah learn to utilize ur time

[MiroJuric-wl]

God bless this man. I am Christian, but his words, have touched my heart.

[JenKay-wwff]

Dua when leaving a gathering: Subhaanaka Allaahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu ilayk.
🤲🏼

[AishaAinab-iwos]

The dua

Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Anta, Astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.

Translation: "Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise is Yours. I bear witness that there is no deity but You. I seek Your forgiveness and repent to You."

Please keep me in your dua to be among the friends of Allah. I have too many short comings too old for these kind of mistakes.
JazakaAllah kheir.

Ps: JazakaAllah kheir Sheikh Bilal. May Allah subhanaWataAllah reward you and bless all in here. Amen Yarabil3alameen.

[yolandarodriguez]

Thanks. You. I. Am. A. New muselman. This. The. Real. Truth. And. I am. Happy. To. Learn. To. Do it. Only. Good. To. My. Lord. Allah

[blackbeautifulandsmart]

Subhan Allah . Procrastination is a struggle that I have endured for the last approximately 10 years of my life. I absolutely hate it as I was so proactive before Subhan Allah. Allahu musta’aan 🤲🏾

[yakubusalimata]

MashaAllah, Imam's recitation is soothing to the soul. I feel calm. May grant us all Al Jannatul Firdous

[nimisable]

Every word he is saying is gold.
ما شا الله

[mahmoudabdi]

Jazaaka Allah yaa sheikh Bilaal, May Allah protect you and All of us from our enemies and grant us Jannah in hereafter, Aamiin.

[rahmatulaigoldfishilavbare]

Such a timely lecture.
May Almighty Allah bless all our Muslim scholars who have brought us closer to Islam with their profound lectures.
Jazakallahu khairan. ❤

[kaykay]

Dua for leaving a gathering " Subhanaka Allahuma Wabihamndika, Ash-hadu allaa-illaha illa anta, Astaghfiruka wa'atubu ileyk.

[FatimaMarong-begj]

SubhanAllah Alhamdulillah Allahu Akbar

[zeezeebo]

I’m a hard worker but also procrastinate too much, may Allah help me. Please include me in your prayers

[jibraani]

Subhan Allah Alhamdolillah Wa Li ilaha ilalah Wa Allah Hu Akbar ☝🏼♥️


Peace and blessings of Allah SWT be upon all the prophets Messangers Companions Ra and the Sunni Muslim Ummah Ameen Yah Rabbil Aalameen ❤️



Ma'shallah taberek Allah SWT Alhamdolillah a beautiful teaching of the religion of Allah SWT ☝🏼♥️


Jzk ♥️👍🏼



Salaam from your brother in UK ♥️🇵🇸♥️🇵🇰♥️

[falconsky]

Your singing is mesmerizing. The same I heard when dying and the angels and devils fought over my body. I sit here in tears, knowing indeed it's this singing, that I heard, while unbelievable visions past through me 3 days. Both wonderful and horrifying. This music I will never forget. When I woke, came back, sent on a tremendous journey. I don't feel like the same person. Sometimes I don't know who I am. I became some kind of warrior. Always alone. What is this life? So strange.I wish I could hear your teaching forever.

[princess_Zo]

Alhumdulillah may Allah swt help us from laziness & procrastination from our acts of worship & duties

[jibraani]

Subhan Rabi Al Aalah ❤️☝🏼


Yah hayyu yah qayyum ♥️☝🏼


Subhan Allah Rabbil Aalameen ♥️☝🏼


Subhan Allah Alhamdolillah Wa Li ilaha ilalah Wa Allah Hu Akbar ♥️☝🏼

[Khabib-zw]

This is important message, sadly procrastination is a reality bitter truth, time management is important, but these days we work and some company has less work life balance, working long hours, not that we like long hours work, and shorter family times

[bazmsc]

Thank you bellal assad for the great reminders. My life is all for Allah, i work and chase for money all for Allah, for my family and charity. Before i left this world, i hope Allah will allow me to help as much people as i could and to impactfull help that i could continuesly get reward flowing into my grave. That’s all.