Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah. I wanted to take some advice in shaa Allah. Whatever I do, I just can't follow any study plan, doesn't matter it's made by who. It seems like I just can't put my life in order. Do you have any advices? Should I try to make a less-busy schedule for myself for starters to get used to it? Honestly I don't think I can make one knowing that I won't follow.I really liked yours but I can't buy one for now. Just wanted to ask for some tips. Pray for me please. Assalaam.
Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
We hope you’re well ان شاء الله .
1. The first step is to make du'a! Lots of it! Nabi ﷺ used to make this dua, and we suggest you do too ان شاء الله :
The dua is:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
‘O Allaah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being over powered by men.’
2. Figure out what it is that is causing you to not study. Is it stress? Procrastination? Lack of motivation? Or any other issues?
Identify the issue and try your best to get rid of that issue in two ways:Firstly with du'a, and secondly, exerting your own effort.
If it’s stress, then know that everything is written and it’s all in the Hands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We can only try.
If it’s procrastination, then just for an hour, get rid of anything that is causing distraction. The hardest part is always to start. Mentally tell yourself that you’re only sitting down for 10 minutes to work, that’s it. ان شاء الله it comes out as a longer session.
If it’s motivation, then know that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has placed you in this world for a reason. YOU were chosen for a reason. Leave a legacy behind. Be the BEST in everything you do. That’s the sunnah of our beloved Nabi ﷺ - to be the best.
3. Finally, begin with small steps. Don’t rush into it. Whether it’s starting with studying an hour daily, or beginning with 3 habits for the month - each month, write down 3 habits that no matter what, you’re going to consecutively do. One spiritual, one academic, and one lifestyle habit. Once you do that habit for atleast 25/30 days, ان شاء الله it becomes a permanent habit and then next month, you can focus on another three.
I can’t stress enough the importance of dua. If you ever feel like anything is overwhelming you, just recite:
لا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِاللهThere is neither Might nor Power except with Allah.
May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala ease your affairs, grant you success in both worlds, and make you a means of benefit for the ummah.
Aameen thumma aameen.
Please forgive us if we’ve erred anywhere in our response.
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