An Example of Noble Character

WOMEN OF PARADISE hours of all family members, the number becomes even more significant. When the woman of the house wakes up early, others will also rise early. Then everyone will make ablution and perform the dawn (Fajr) prayer. In this way, rising early becomes a means of purifying both the body and the soul. It also ensures that all tasks throughout the day are completed on time, because when the beginning is in order, the rest usually follows suit. Waking up early helps keep all the day’s activities on schedule. Children get ready and reach school on time. The men of the household get ready and engage in their work at the proper time. Cleaning the house is done early. Everything from kitchen chores to market errands is carried out efficiently. The entire environment of the home reflects alertness, discipline, and a sense of responsibility. The five daily prayers, which are obligatory for every believing man and woman, are also performed on time. Moreover, it is important to understand that household management and prayer are not two separate matters; rather, they are deeply interwoven. The Quran commands: “Say your prayers in My remembrance.” (20:14) This tells us that the five daily prayers are actually reminders of continual remembrance. What is this continual remembrance? It is the constant awareness of God. You are expected to remember God throughout all your daily activities.