When the adhan echoes, it’s not just a call to prayer—it’s a call to success. Hayya ‘ala as-salah, hayya ‘ala al-falah—”Come to prayer, come to success.” These words remind us that true success doesn’t come from relentless toil alone. It comes from responding to the One who owns success, who bestows it upon whomever He wills.

For those managing Muslim employees, this is an opportunity to encourage a work culture rooted in purpose. And for us as individuals—whether at work, in our personal lives, or chasing goals—let solat be the anchor. Build everything around it.

Solat isn’t just a duty; it’s a reset button. In just five to seven minutes, you clear your heart, quiet your mind, and stretch your body, realigning your soul with its Creator. With every sujud, you let go of stress, surrendering your burdens to the One who is always listening.

Pairing solat with structured work intervals—like the Pomodoro Technique—keeps your workflow balanced. Personally, I find working around solat to be the ultimate productivity hack. Wudhu itself is a form of water therapy, refreshing and rejuvenating. The movements of solat? Like mindful stretches woven into your day. But beyond the physical benefits, this habit keeps me from burning out.

The rule is simple: When it’s break time, truly disconnect.

• Let go, even if it’s just five minutes.
• Have some tea or coffee.
• Take a short walk.
• Look out the window and breathe.

But here’s the catch—do not fill your break with things that drain you further.
🚫 No doomscrolling.
🚫 No smoking.
🚫 No mindless social media.

Most importantly—no work. No answering that phone call. No checking emails. No just-one-more-task.

Let people wait. Let them call back. Let them learn to respect that even you—no matter who you are or what position you hold—deserve a few minutes to recharge and to stand before your Lord.

Because in the grand scheme of things, when you align your time with solat, you’re not losing productivity—you’re gaining barakah. And that’s the kind of success that lasts.