On November 1, 2025, a delegation of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya USA, from South-West Region, had the honour of meeting Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (may Allah be his Helper).
During the meeting, which took place in the MTA Studios in Islamabad, UK, an attendee asked Huzoor-e-Anwar (may Allah be his Helper) how to develop true discipline in daily work and overcome laziness. He replied:
“Allah the Almighty has, first and foremost, taught Muslims the principle of discipline through the commandment to offer the five daily prayers. When a person observes all five prayers – waking up early for Fajr, and then offering Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha – the prayer timings themselves naturally instil discipline in one’s life. Therefore, one should first try to develop this habit. After offering your prayers, when you have some time, you should engage in exercise and attend to your daily tasks. Try to sleep early at night, no later than midnight, especially as the nights are longer these days, allowing for sufficient rest. Strive to regulate your life around the prayer timings and you will naturally become disciplined. Since childhood, we have heard the saying, ‘early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,’ and indeed, this captures the essence of discipline.”
[Press Release, November 11, 2025, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Press & Media Office]