Framing 'Ibadah' Value in Our Career

Life in dunya is the bridge to the life in akhirah.

We should always bare in mind that the life here is not forever and is not real BUT does carry significant impact towards our life hereafter.

Therefore, to all working Muslim out there, let's frame our career so that it has 'ibadah' value, it provides valuable meaning, it sustains our motivation to be closer to Allah and it sparks the spirit of giving.

Let's change our perception, our world view of what we are doing now.

As for teachers,

relief class:
previously -- a burden, I have no time to rest
now -- extra time for me to write good messages to my students (to be closer to Allah)

meeting:
previously -- a long, tiring, waste of time session
now -- brain storming, solutions finding, information clarifying session

clerical work:
previously -- tedious, never ending tasks
now -- practice to be a well organized person, an effort for improvement measures in the future

and the list might be longer.

Let's purify our intention, give the best we can and InshaAllah we will be happy in the end.

Verily, along with every hardship is relief,

Verily, along with every hardship is relief.

So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself to Allah's worship.

And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your) intentions and hopes.

(Surah As-Syarh verses 5 to 8)