Suitable time to gain knowledge

It is said: “The time for learning the Dīn is from the cradle to the grave.”

The best time to acquire knowledge is during the early days of one’s youth and (in terms of hours) at the time of Saḥrī and between  Maghrib and ‘Ishā. Since this is a discussion in regard to excellence, a student should always be busy acquiring the knowledge. If he is tired  of one subject, he should learn another. The best time to acquire knowledge is during the early days of one’s youth and (in terms of hours) at the time of Saḥrī and between Maghrib and ‘Ishā. Since this is a discussion in regard to excellence, a student should always be busy acquiring the knowledge. If he is tired of one subject, he should learn another. 

Imām Muhammad would always remain awake at night. He would have many types of books with him. When he got tired of learning one subject, he would begin to learn another. Imām Muhammad  would have water near to him, so when drowsiness would overcome him, he would splash water over his eyes. He would say, “Drowsiness is due to heat; therefore, one should get rid of it with cold water.”