The Value of Time (Book)

The Value of Time is a work written by the hadith scholar Abdulfettah Abu Gudde, focusing on the value of time and its place in individual and social life. Translated by Enbiya Yıldırım and published by Takdim Yayınları, the book presents evaluations on the efficient use of time, illustrated with examples from classical Islamic sources.

Subject of the Book

The book examines the role of time in human life and the ways in which it is perceived, using historical examples. Guided by references in the Qur’an and hadiths to the importance of time, the individual’s position in relation to time is analyzed. The Islamic scholars’ understanding of time management is conveyed through specific life examples.

Content of the Book

Time and Religious Understanding

In the book, time is explained in the context of its usage in Qur’anic verses and hadiths. Emphasis is placed on time as a blessing, particularly through Surah Al-Asr and hadiths concerning the value of idle time.

Scholars’ Understanding of Time

Examples from Islamic scholars such as Imam Nawawi, Hasan al-Basri, and Ibn Aqil on the use of time are presented. These examples aim to illustrate historical traces of a disciplined way of life.

Waste of Time

The individual and social consequences of wasting time are assessed. The impact of time planning on intellectual and moral development is demonstrated through examples.

Daily Life and Time

The organization of daily activities such as sleep, conversation, worship, and work is explained through specific behavioral patterns.

Style of the Book

The work is written in an explanatory and instructional structure. Historical examples are integrated into the narrative and supported by direct quotations. Definitions of concepts are clearly stated, and interpretive language is avoided.

The Author’s Approach

The author addresses the efficient use of time on both individual and societal levels. Drawing on religious texts and examples from the lives of classical Islamic scholars, the book offers a historical perspective on how time has been valued. In the work, time is treated as a fundamental element in planning intellectual activities and fulfilling religious responsibilities.