Brothers, Modern psychology calls this temporal discounting. We value comfort now more than benefit later. Islam addressed this long ago. Allah Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā says in meaning that man is in loss except those who believe and act. Loss here includes wasted time. Procrastination is rarely laziness. It is emotional avoidance. You delay not because you cannot do the task, but because of how the task makes you feel. Discipline begins when you act despite emotion, not after emotion disappears. Mentorship exercise for today: Pick one task you keep delaying and do just 10 minutes of it today. Stop after 10. Momentum is not required. Consistency is.

Brothers, Most men think their problem is time management. It is not. The real problem is decision fatigue and lack of structure. Psychology teaches that when your day has no clear anchors, your brain defaults to comfort and avoidance. Islam teaches us something powerful here. Allah Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā structured our day around the five daily ṣalāh. Time in Islam was never meant to be random. The Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam lived with rhythm. He slept with intention. He woke with intention. He worked with intention. He rested with intention. This week is not about becoming busy. It is about becoming deliberate. Reflection question (optional to answer): Where do you feel your time disappears the most during the day?

As-salāmu ʿalaykum dear brothers, Welcome to the Muslim Men’s Mind Mentorship Community. I’m genuinely happy you’re here. My name is Mueid, and before anything else, I want you to know this: I’m not above you. I’m your brother in Islam. I’ve walked with men from many different paths and struggles, and I know that every brother comes here carrying something different. Some of you are dealing with addiction. Some with time management and discipline. Some with phone dependence. Some with childhood wounds, emotional pain, or confusion. Some are just tired and want to be better men. Whatever brought you here, you belong. It’s Friday night, a blessed time, and I ask Allah Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā to put barakah in your intention and in this step you’ve taken. In this struggle and this journey, we are together, In shā Allah. I don’t promise miracles. But I promise sincerity. I’ll do my best to support you with whatever knowledge, experience, and understanding Allah Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā has given me, purely for His sake. Take your time. Read. Engage when you’re ready. And know that this is a safe space for brothers who want to grow. May Allah Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā make this a means of healing, strength, and guidance for all of us. Welcome, akhi.