سحرخیزی کے مصالح و مضمرات (اسلامی و عصری تعلیمات کی روشنی میں)

Implications of Early Rising (Islamic and contemporary perspectives)

Abstract

It is said that “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. Going to bed early and waking up early are strongly recommended in modern Western culture and studies. There are various videos, lectures, workshops and books on benefits of early rising. In fact it is emphasized in Islamic literature 1400 years ago. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged his followers to wake up early saying “O Allah bless my nation in their early mornings”. There are numerous factors of rising early as: Increased productivity, improved health (mental and physical), increased spiritual awareness, more time for reflection, improved time management, increased motivation and overall wellbeing. This paper deals with this topic i.e. implications of early to bed and early to rise” in accordance with contemporary studies and the teachings of Islam.