Safe Harbour On Both Sides

THE RIGHT USE OF TIME T he Prophet of Islam once said: “Waiting for relief is the best form of worship” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 3571). This profound saying of the Prophet reflects deep wisdom. In a broader sense, it teaches us that in many complex situations, the most effective solution is to place the matter in the “waiting box.” God has created the universe in such a way that all natural processes constantly work toward correction and improvement. For example, when garbage is thrown on the road, millions of bacteria begin to break it down and convert it into useful gases. This is how the system of nature operates—always active, always moving forward. In this context, waiting is not inactivity; it is actually a powerful strategy. To wait means to give nature the opportunity to work on your behalf and bring about a better outcome.