قيمة الزمن عند العلماء-البشائر

Qimat al-Zaman inda al-Ulama

A celebrated work by Shaykh ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ Abū Ghuddah on the extraordinary value that the great scholars of Islam placed upon time, and the remarkable care with which they preserved and utilized every moment of their lives.

Drawing upon the biographies and writings of scholars from across the centuries, the author gathers numerous accounts illustrating their dedication to knowledge and their determination not to squander their time. He relates examples of scholars who continued reading and studying while eating, walking and travelling; who greatly reduced their sleep and leisure; who regretted every moment that passed without benefit; and whose careful organization of their lives enabled them to produce an astonishing legacy of teaching, scholarship and authorship.

Rather than presenting an abstract discussion on time management, Qīmat al-Zaman ʿinda al-ʿUlamāʾ allows the reader to see the value of time embodied in the lives of the scholars themselves. Through these carefully selected anecdotes, quotations and biographical accounts, Shaykh Abū Ghuddah highlights the immense aspirations, perseverance and disciplined use of time that characterized many of the leading figures of the Islamic scholarly tradition.

An inspiring and highly beneficial work for students of knowledge in particular, encouraging them to recognize time as one of their most precious possessions, to guard themselves against procrastination and distraction, and to make the most of their lives in the pursuit of knowledge and beneficial works.