How to spend Free-Time ?
 

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The blessings of free-time and the advantages of it have been explained to us by the Prophet http://discussworldissues.com/forums...ilies/pbuh.gif.

The problem for me, however, is I'm really finding it hard to figure out what i can do in my free-time. (by Free-time i mean the time other than time for the 5 Prayers, and Morning and Evening Quran & Adkhar reading)

I have tried a few methods i.e. trying to pray nafl prayers, listening to lectures, reading a book, surfing on internet for beneficial information, and a few other things, all of which have worked on certain days and sometimes for a few hours but not really consistently.

I have regularly monitored my daily habits using a Calender method explained and shown in the Youtube Video here. While some days i've been extremely focused on other days it all goes.

I have so much distractions around me that I eventually fall prey to them and start regretting how i spent my time.

Could anyone either suggest alternative ways i could spend my time apart from the methods i've listed above, and/or share how you spend your day ? Or possibly paste some words of inspiration to help get more valuable things achieved in the beneficial time we have.

As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu

Very important intention. I can say what i do?

I need to know total count of Darkness mentioned in Quran, Total count of Obey mentioned in Quran, Is there any mention of Muslim in Quran?

I used to spent time by searching this types of words in Free time in Quran & hadith. It helps me to give proper reference when is needed.

Salam

Find a local charity that you can connect to emotionally and help somebody. For example I volunteer with a charity that provides friendship and assistance to BME groups with mental health difficulties. My basic role is simply to help assist them with their daily issues in life which are made difficult by their conditions. I also act as a mentor for young BME's who have been through the justice system. I try and provide advice and encourage them to try and become more interested in education and less interested in being involved with local criminal groups. You will find there are plenty of roles out there which will suit you.

Asalam Alykum,

Brother its natural to feel that way, there will be days where you will be focused and there will be days when everything is scattered. If the latter is not present then how will you appreciate the former?

So what ever you are doing whether it be books, listening to lectures etc, its all worth it.

I did check the video in the link you provided, I think its a fantastic idea because your progress is measurable and visible over a long period of time..
thanks.

Try finding a job or something

lol Nothing like good constructive advice.

This sounds interesting, but how do you constantly do something like this over and over ?

Devote a portion of your everyday free time for sports/excercise. It helps freshen your brain and relax your heart.

This takes some real determination and sounds like a very charitable thing to do.

How do you get involved in this kind of work anyway ?

They say there aint much jobs around ...

I found both opportunities through the internet, most charities have an online site. In the UK we have a 'do it' website which advertises lots of opportunities. Unfortunately its actually more work than you think it would be to find a volunteer position. I had to email a few times and then drop in and go through a couple of interviews CRB checks etc. But well worth it if it means something to you.

I would suggest just do a google search of the area you live in for volunteering opportunities and then scan through. There's literally hundreds available, maybe you have an education and can help inspire kids who are from ****py backgrounds to take the route you did, or maybe you have a sport that you enjoy that you can help kids whatever, there will definitely be something you will like doing.

I initially tried to sign up to lots but then found I just didn't have the time so now only commit a few hours every week. Even just 3 hours on a Sunday can make a big difference.

serve your parents. or even just sit with them and talk to them.

http://discussworldissues.com/forums...lies/salam.gif....great suggestion...I am surprised no one gave this advice...(including me)

As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu

After doing that i used to keep myself busy serving my family and when it was the time for prayer i would go for it.

I took help from fllowing Hadith for my answer http://discussworldissues.com/forums...nnah_smile.gif

Bukhari :: Book 1 :: Volume 11 :: Hadith 654
Narrated Al-Aswad:

That he asked 'Aisha "What did the Prophet use to do in his house?" She replied, "He used to keep himself busy serving his family and when it was the time for prayer he would go for it."




Salam

السلام عليكم,

Just in time for you: http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...l=1#post525144

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If i was interested in Learning Arabic Sarf and Nahw, i might of considered it along with all the other other factors that i may of had to consider. But http://discussworldissues.com/forums...lies/jazak.gif for your suggestion.

http://discussworldissues.com/forums...lies/jazak.gif for this, I think these kind of hadiths are really good for motivation and can be somewhat of a realisation if you compare how we spend our time.

If you have any more hadiths touching on the same theme please paste them here.

.. seems like your research and referencing can be really helpful http://discussworldissues.com/forums...nnah_smile.gif

Thanks for this. You've given me a few ideas ...

Definitely something i do when i have the opportunity. I love the being practical and so being outdoors and playing sports is my thing.

I started going gym, swimming pool, cycling, etc.
When I do one of the above for an hour a day, I'm to tired to think about doing anything bad, sinful. And I feel very good.
It's very good, especially if you spend a lot o time with computer, office, education, etc.
I study uni as well as do the Aalim course, I need break from books sometimes - it's very helpful.