Balancing between life and work .

[abu hafs]

salaamualaikum
Inshallah iam going to start working this summer . I want to hear from all those bro/sis who have a 9-5 job and manage to balance between the deen and dunya .Suggestions, personal experiences, Lectures ,articles, links are welcome .

[gag order]

make sure you breaks and lunch coincide with prayer times and most importantly try to keep you wudu - it goes a long way when your strapped for time.

other than that dont get caught with your foot in the sink. and if anybody asks, the prayer mat is not a magic carpet!

[abu hafs]

lol thnx for the advice !

[gag order]

working in retail during the shorter days of the year is a dilemma for the 5 timer, its not going to be easy to do asr before the sun sets. and not everybody is going to be fortunate enough to have an understanding boss.

[Umm Ahmed]

Work is an act of worship , provided your intention is correct , one should be working to please Allaah as Allaah loves those who work to earn money in order to be able to marry , help your family , help the poor ect.

[That man can have nothing but what he strives for; That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight: Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete.] (An-Najm 53:39-41)

The Phrophet sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam was a hardworker mashaAllaah and would make dua'a to protect him self from laziness.
Always try to be the best example of a Muslim ,your behaviour could be the way for someone to embrace Islam.
Whenever you see the chance for dawa'a then be ready with some phamplets in your desk drawer .
If there are other muslims near you then try to instill brotherly ties betweeen you all.
Lower your gaze if there are females.