In a world filled with endless distractions, many of us find ourselves constantly occupied but rarely fulfilled. We spend hours watching, discussing and analysing the lives of other people while neglecting our own responsibilities, goals and relationship with Allah.

In this powerful Islamic reminder, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains why protecting your time, attention and focus is essential for success in this life and the next. Drawing upon the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the statements of the righteous predecessors, this lecture reminds us that one of the greatest causes of failure is becoming preoccupied with matters that do not concern us.

Backbiting, gossip, excessive entertainment, social media addiction, constantly following the affairs of others and neglecting self-accountability can slowly weaken a person’s heart, destroy produc ...