Benefit Quote by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH
“Take benefit of five before five: Your youth before your old age, Your health before your sickness, Your wealth before your poverty, Your free-time before your preoccupation and Your life before your death.”
About This Quote
Source Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Advice, 5679
Prioritize youthful advantages—health, wealth, time—before they diminish with age and obligations.
In simple terms: Use your early advantages before they fade.
Key Takeaway
Act while you have vitality and resources.
Themes
time
health
wealth
time management
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
wisdom
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial budgeting
- health maintenance
- personal development
- time allocation
Key Concepts
Islamic ethics
prudence
life cycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safeguard youth assets for later life?
- What habits now prevent future scarcity?
A Different Perspective
Later stages may limit ability to act despite intentions.
