WORSHIPPING ALLAH WHILE YOUNG

Time Management

Introduction

“ No responsibilities, carefree life”

“I’ll do it when I’m old”

The usual life span in my Ummah is between 60

& 70 years, and only a few pass this age. (At-Tirmidhi)

Health in old age

Common health problems that accompany old age: Deteriorating vision Hearing loss Weakness of bones Memory loss

Build the foundation now!

Take advantage of 5 things before 5 others happen:

Your youth before your old age!(Ahmad)

Stand up & Pray

Stand up, O young people, and continue to pray throughout the years of your youth (so that you will have become accustomed to

worship in your old age)-Sufyān al-Thawrī

Under the Shade

“Allah will give shade to seven on the Day when there will be no shade but His…”

One of those seven are: a youth who has been brought up in the worship of

Allah (i.e. worships Allah sincerely from childhood)(Bukhari)

Time for enjoyment is in the Akhirah

They will say: "Praise be to Allah, Who has truly fulfilled His Promise to us, and has given us (this) land in heritage: We can dwell in the Garden as we will: how excellent a reward for those who work (righteousness)!”

Az-Zumar: 74

To Do List

Start with the basics: make it a point to pray 5 times each day

Join the gatherings of knowledge, even if just once a week

Choose good company who will encourage you in worshipping Allah

Conclusion

1. Don’t wait till you’re old to start worshipping Allah.2. Start now when you’re young, so that it is easy for

you to continue to do so in your old age3. Reap the benefits of obeying Allah during your

youth in the Akhirah.