A Perfect Day

Wake up late at night. Darkness everywhere. In this loneliness and darkness, you are up to pray to Allah. To talk to Allah. Share your worries with Him, thank Him for uncountable blessings and beg for forgiveness. It is just Him and you. In silence and solace. Then, walk out before the Fajr prayers. Make your way to the masjid in the dark. Feel the cold breeze. Feel the calmness in the surrounding. Pray Fajr at the masjid. And recite the Holy Qur'an in just audible voice along with its translation. This will help you define your purpose in life. Then, as you walk back to your house; notice how darkness turns to light. Dark turns to dawn. The transformation of night into day is hope. Hope for tomorrow. A better tomorrow. Dress up for a light jog around your locality, observe how life starts rolling in the morning. From total darkness to liveliness. By now, your mind should be all fresh to start your day. Go to your colleges and universities and take advantage of your freshness in the classroom. Learn in the class, laugh with friends; be lively. After Zuhr, rest for a while. From Asar' to Maghrib, connect with your locality friends and in your neighbourhood. From Maghrib to Isha', you get plenty of time to do your assignments, advanced reading for your class next day. After Isha', spend some time with your family. Before sleeping, talk with your parents. Share how your day was and ask them about theirs. You'll realize later that these talks would have a huge contribution to who you become later in your life. Sleep with the hope that you'll stay away from evil, do good and always be thankful to Allah for what he has granted you with.
This is my idea of a perfect day. Balanced between faith, self, family and friends.

Don't manage prayers around your life. Manage life around your prayers.