Introduction
Is money important or time? An article documented by Professor Muhammad Anwar Chohan played a big role in giving me illumination on the topic. To find out the answer to this question, I asked many people and finally, the answer which I have found is that both are important, but time is more important than money, because if you lose money, you can regain it, but if you lose time, you cannot regain it. Time once lost cannot be regained; time is a great teacher; time is a great healer; time is a wonderful counselor; time is life; time is like ice which melts and goes to waste, if not used constructively; there is no substitute for time. Those who manage their time properly achieve great success in every walk of life.
Time is a Great Teacher and Healer
It is a fact that time is a great teacher because time teaches us many things. It even teaches us those things which cannot be learned and understood from books. With time, through different experiences, we learn many things. For instance, we cannot know about the thoughts and intentions of a person without him telling us, but when we spend time with him, we know about his habits, behavior, practices, etc. In this way, there are many other things which time gradually teaches us in a better way.
Wisdom and healing are chiseled by time, the artist of experience. In the same way that an unrelenting tide removes the sharp points of anger and smooths the edges of sadness, it does the same for new wounds. As time passes, once traumatic memories undergo a metamorphosis. An emotional raging inferno is turned into a cautionary tale by turning a failed relationship into a springboard to a more profound love. The passage of time does not eradicate the past, but rather holds it close, enabling us to look back on it with fresh eyes, the pain diminished by a somber acceptance.
Time is also a patient teacher; the lessons it imparts are woven into the fine fabric of ordinary life. Years later, the student who had trouble with the math problem suddenly understood it. With each mile under their belt, the runner who slipped and fell gains the lesson of perseverance. A person's character is shaped over time by their habits, which are revealed by the interconnectedness of their choices and their consequences. It writes wisdom onto the canvas of our lives through hushed revelations that defy textbook cramming. After enduring the trials and tribulations of time, we come out stronger, more resilient, and with the invaluable lessons we learned etched into our souls.
It is also said that time is a great healer as it heals all wounds such as the loss of parents, children, spouse, or any other relative or our business or any other precious thing. According to research, time plays a significant role in making feelings go away. If there is tension between two people, groups, countries, etc., that tension also eases with the passage of time.
Lost Time cannot be regained
Time, a one-way river, rushes ever onward, a relentless current that carries us all toward an unknown horizon. Unlike the sculptor who can rework his clay, or the artist who can repaint the canvas, we possess no rewind button for the grand tapestry of life. The sunrise we miss while slumbering, the kind words left unspoken in a moment of anger, the laughter we neglect to share in the throes of busyness – these are all fleeting treasures swept away by the unforgiving current of time.
It is a fact that time once lost cannot be regained and it is very much true. Therefore, the wise deem it extremely important to make the most of their time. There is a famous saying: ‘Time is like gold or in fact, time is more precious than gold.’ A business tycoon, industrialist, investor, and media proprietor, once said: ‘It is really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.’ According to a leading literary figure, ‘Better three hours too soon, than one minute too late.’
Nowadays, many people do not value time, and, as a result, they face many problems. For example, if they do not make decisions on time about their future, business education, marriage, etc., they face an array of complications. I know many such students who have lost plenty of time because they did not consult professionals about their future and, due to this, they could not make the correct decision at the right time. But after the best time of their life had passed, they realized what they did but there was no use crying over spilled milk as we all know that time and tide wait for no one. This is the area where many people do not work because of their negligence and heedlessness.
Imagine a melody, each note a precious moment. A missed note cannot be replayed, though the music may continue. The harmony is forever altered, a poignant
reminder of the irreplaceable nature of time. We can strive to create new melodies, richer and fuller perhaps, but the lost notes linger as a bittersweet echo, a constant reminder of what could have been. This is the harsh truth of lost time – it is a theft with no recompense, a void that echoes in the symphony of our lives. Let this be a call to action, a plea to savor each sunrise, to mend bridges before they crumble, and to express love with fervent passion. For time, once squandered, is a phantom we can chase but never truly grasp.
Manage Your Time Smartly
A dungeon and a playground are both offered by the tempestuous jester known as time. In times of monotony, it seems to go on forever, but in a flash of opportunity, it disappears. Time is a master sculptor; it bestows success upon those who use it prudently. Just picture the mayhem and lost opportunities that would ensue if a blindfolded sculptor tried to create a work of art. Forget about escaping this fate if you can't control your time. Deadlines are drawing near, tasks are piling up, and ambitions are still unfulfilled.
On the other hand, think about the artist who savors every brushstroke and makes the most of every split second. So what happened? An impressive sculpture that showcases the impact of concentrated effort. We, too, can turn our lives into masterpieces by mastering the art of time management. We set aside specific time to work on things that truly interest us, build genuine connections with others, and achieve our objectives with unwavering determination.
We can make the most of our time when we value it as a precious commodity. It gives us the tools to create a life that is full of meaning, contentment, and the delight that comes from reaching our full potential. Time management is one of the biggest challenges in our life. Those who take up this challenge seriously succeed in their life. Islam does not support the idea of wasting time in useless activities. We should engage ourselves in the tasks which benefit us, our family, society, and our country. We should manage our time very carefully.
Sometimes, it also happens that we waste plenty of time thinking about the things which we have not got. Remember, we will get whatever has been ordained for us by Allah Almighty who is the best Planner of all; He knows well what we need, and He also knows the right time for the fulfillment of our needs.
We should always be grateful to Him for the blessings that He has granted to us without even us asking for them. We should not forget that the time that we have been given is limited, and death is unpredictable and definite. According to a pious person, “The one who has recognized the right of time has understood the reality of life because time is the second name of life.”
Our task should be to utilize the given time in carrying out as many good deeds as possible so that not only can we succeed in this world, but also in the Hereafter. Unfortunately, it has been observed that nowadays many people, from almost all age groups, waste their time using their mobile phones unnecessarily. They play games, watch videos, take selfies, etc. It is not wise to use the cell phone in such a way; in fact, it is also a waste of time.
Conclusion
To conclude, both time and money are important, but time is more important than money. Those who understand the importance of time use it very smartly and intelligently and succeed in this world, but those who do not understand the importance of time always face problems and do not succeed in their life. They live a meaningless and useless life. Therefore, keeping in mind that time is a great blessing of Allah Almighty, we should value it and spend it in performing good deeds.
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