The Value of Time
It is imperative for a person to know the value of his/her time, for ‘time is life’. In any system there is no room for motto like " killing time ", for time is really valuable. In fact, wasting time is much more dangerous than frittering away property, because unlike property, time cannot be compensated. In traditional sayings: “ There are two of God’s favors that are forgotten by many people: health and free time. ” Free time is a blessing that is overlooked, and not wholly appreciated by many people now-a-days. Any person should not waste his/her time in activities that does not bring her/him closer to Knowledge, in pursuits that will not serve as a contribution for the betterment of his/her people, his/her society and mankind in general. There is also a rich record of many traditional sayings that acknowledge the value of time and confirm the responsibility of man on how he maintains it; he will be brought to account by God on the Day of Judgment: “ ...