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When Is The Best Time To Study?
Every student knows it can sometimes be hard to sit down to tackle schoolwork, whether it’s completing a homework assignment or studying for the next big test—especially when the weekend rolls around. Completing homework and staying on top of upcoming assignments is just as important on the weekend as it is during the week. It’s never a fun experience for anyone when it’s Sunday night and school assignments still haven’t been completed! Sticking to a study schedule can keep your child on track and avoid homework meltdowns. But when planning this schedule, many people asks “when is the best time to study?” When Is The Best Time Of Day To Study? There is no one “best” time of day to study. We each have our most productive time of the day, when we have the most energy. Some people are morning people, who wake up with lots of energy. Others are night owls, and have more energy in the evening hours. Just like each student has a unique learning style, different students may learn better at different times of the day. For some students, focusing on schoolwork is easier during the morning hours of the day, while others may find that studying at night works better for them. The Day Studier Vs The Night Studier THE DAY STUDIER For students who have more energy earlier in the day, studying in the morning may work best, when the brain is better able to focus. Students who study during the day benefit from a refreshed and energized mind after a good night’s sleep. This energy makes it easier to focus on what is being learned, and absorb the information more effectively. Benefits of studying during the day: The brain is refreshed from a good sleep and can absorb more information Natural light good for your eyes and keeps you alert Doesn’t disrupt sleep schedule Easier to create a study group with classmates THE NIGHT STUDIER For students who have more energy later in the day, evening or nighttime can be a more effective time to study. With fewer distractions and peace and quiet, studying at night can help improve a student’s concentration and focus. If you are an night studier, it’s important to make sure you still getting enough sleep each night. If homework or studying is delaying bedtime, get into the habit of starting a bit earlier and sticking to a nightly schedule. Benefits of studying during the evening/night: More peace and quiet Fewer distractions A clearer mind for creative thinking Sleeping after studying can consolidate information and improve recall Find The Time Of Day That Works Best For You Remember, you can use a combination of study techniques, including what time of day schedules study sessions! Once you know what works best, you can start studying more effectively.
How to Spare Time for Dhikr in Your Life
In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept up in the routine of a busy schedule. Getting the kids off to school, coping with the traffic and waiting in endless lines. Sometimes, it’s even difficult to find the time to eat let alone spare a thought for Allah. But there are ways to find and make the time. There is a word that is attributed to the remembrance of Allah and that is Dhikr, Zikhr or Thikr; depending on what part of the world you are from there are a variation of spellings but they all mean the same thing. It’s a word that when translated into English essentially means the remembrance of Allah, either silently in the heart, or in the heart and by words. Many of us do remember Allah especially in times of despair to ask for help or in good times to be thankful, but what about all of the other times? What about the in between times when we are on the go? Fortunately, you don’t have to perform wudu (ritual ablution) to perform Dhikr, you just have to have some time. So, when you are waiting in traffic, standing in a queue, parked outside the school waiting for your child or even gardening, you can simply say the following short phrases. Say Subhaan Allah, I glorify Allah’s absolute perfection Alhamdulillah, All praise be to Allah Allahu Akbar, Allah is the Greatest Say these three 33 times for each preferably counting on the fingers of the right hand. Then to make the 99 (33×3) to 100 say: “Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer which translates in English to – “There is no god except Allaah Alone, with no partner, His is the power and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things.” Positively Positive remembrance of Allah brings about a sense of being thankful and appreciative of all He has done for us. By being aware of the glory of Allah in everything it can even prevent negativity or even depression. It helps to find the good in the bad, the positive in the negative, and the opportunities in the problems. Even more than that, it will purify your heart just by simply remembering Allah so He remembers you in this life and the next. Do Do take the opportunity to lift your spiritual status and increase your Iman by the remembrance of Allah. Do increase your chances of entering Paradise (Jannah) through Dhikr. Do say, La ilaha illa Allah (all praise is due to Allah) as many times as you want as the rewards are great. Be Be mindful of Allah no matter where you are except for the toilet or bathroom. You can engage in Dhikr either in silence or through the spoken word. Be in the presence of angels who come when one engages in Dhikr only to carry the good news up high. So, find the time in your busy schedule and spare some thought to the remembrance of Allah. Bear in mind the best time is given as being between al-Fajr and sunrise, between al-Asr and the sunset, after prayers and before you go to bed. And, if your memory needs a jog there are even apps for your phone that you can download for free to remind you to remember Him.