Building Life

a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. In modern times, the easiest way to follow this practice is to always bring a pocket diary and a pen. Use them to note important daily information. Keeping a diary is a very useful habit and is also a Sunnah of the Prophet. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESS According to a 1999 survey, the wealthiest person in India that year was a Muslim from Bangalore named Azim Hashim Premji. That year, his net worth was 176 billion rupees. This suggests that opportunities for progress in today’s world is limitless. It is even possible for someone from a minority community to succeed and surpass those from the majority community. (Times of India, June 27, 1999) At the 37th convocation ceremony of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay), Mr. Azim Hashim Premji shared his experiences in his graduation address. It becomes clear that Azim Hashim’s success results from 25 years of continuous hard work. For a long time, he dedicated his abilities fully to his business. On the other hand, he repeatedly traveled across the country to recruit highly skilled young people, building an excellent team through their efforts. He learned from his own experiences as well as from others. He states that the greatest secret to success is never-ending hard work. Through long-term planned efforts, he achieved his current success. Azim