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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Dividing the Time of the Muslim Man

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Question:
The question is also for the man: how should he divide the day? And likewise for the man.

Answer:
First, it is obligatory for him to perform the obligatory acts of worship at their prescribed times. It is also obligatory for him to fulfill what his family needs, from his wife and children, in what is his responsibility, because he performs this duty in the best manner, by raising them, educating them, and teaching them the necessities they need for their interests. Then, he must seek sustenance, and he must seek sustenance for himself and his children, whether through a job, a business, or otherwise. Seeking sustenance, if done with a good intention, is an act of worship. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) counted feeding the wife as an act of worship and as charity; he counted it as charity if done with a good intention. If he has extra time, he should occupy it with the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), such as glorification, praise, reciting the Qur'an, performing voluntary prayers, and so on. He should also allow himself a portion of rest, which he must use to help him with the duties of his religion and his worldly affairs. He should also set aside time for his brothers who visit him, because the visitor has a right upon the one visited. He divides his time in this manner: the obligatory acts, the needs of his household, receiving his visitors, seeking sustenance and earnings, and then rest for himself. He said (peace and blessings be upon him): "Your self has a right over you..."
...your self has a right over you, your family has a right over you, and your visitor, that is, the one who visits you, has a right over you, orعليك حقا، ولأهلك عليك حقا، ولزورك أي الذي يزورك عليك حقا، أو
Muhammad, may Allah reward you with good.محمد جزاكم الله خيرا.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 01/096 — archive.org (11:36)

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