In order to maximize our time and perform our Ibadah with ease, we should try to follow a set routine or timetable.

1. We must wake up for Suhur, as it is a Sunnah of our beloved prophet ﷺ . He has informed us that the food of Suhur is full of Barakah: “Eat Suhur, because in it lie great blessings”. We should arrange our time for suhur in such a way that we are also able to perform at least 4-8 rak’at of tahajjud with du’a for about 15 minutes or more Rasulullah ﷺ has said that the du’a in the darkness of the night (after tahajjud) is readily accepted by Allah ﷻ.
2. The ideal way is to wake up early and perform tahajjud and make du’a before Suhur. Everyone in the house should wake up and engage in Ibadah in the darkness and isolation of their own rooms. Shed tears and ask Allah ﷻ for your needs just as a small child cries and gets his needs fulfilled. Rasulullah ﷺ has encouraged his followers to cry when making du’a.
   NOTE: Crying and weeping attracts mercy. Just as a mother who upon seeing her child crying for a sweet, will succumb to the child’s crying and treat him with mercy, similarly when one sheds tears whilst beseeching his Lord, the Mercy of Allah ﷻ will enshroud him.
3. After Tahajjud and Suhur, we must pray our Fajr salaah with the congregation. Ladies should also perform their obligatory salaah.
4. After Fajr, remain engaged in ‘Ibadah until 15-20 minutes after sunrise and perform 4 rak’aat Ishraq.
5. Before Zawaal, perform Salaatud-Dhuha. Rasulullah ﷺ  said, “There is charity to give on each joint of all of you in the morning. To say Subhanallah once is charity, to say Alhamdulillah is also charity, to say La ilaha illallah is also charity, to command good and forbid evil is also charity, and two rak’aat at the time of Dhuha (chaasht) is sufficient for all these charities.”
6. Perform Zuhr with congregation. If possible, engage in ibadah for a while, then have a short rest with the intention of Qaylulah (siesta) a Sunnah of our beloved Nabi ﷺ.
7. Perform ‘Asr. The time between ‘Asr and Maghrib is very valuable especially for du’a. We make the effort to perform our ‘Asr with congregation and then remain in the masjid until Maghrib. Unfortunately, one Nafs was deceived us such that many of us cannot do without food in the masjid at the time of Iftar. We should try to change our habits and keep the Akhirah in our minds. One Nafs will take us home for some food; which in reality should only take a few minutes and, will not let us come to the masjid until just before Maghrib. This is the best part of the day, which we do not value, only because of our desire for food Rasulullah ﷺ  said, “There are three groups of people whose du’a is not rejected; the fasting person until he breaks his fast…” When Allah ﷻ  has made a promise through His Nabi ﷺ  there is no doubt in the acceptance of these supplications. In spite of this, we find some people whose prayers are not answered. This does not mean their prayers have been rejected. It is Allah’s ﷻ  favour upon us that, should He consider the granting of a request to be in our interest, he grants, otherwise withholds.
   Another point to remember is that there are certain conditions in the absence of which they may be rejected. Among these is halal food and the making of du’a with attention and concentration. If our hearts and minds are not in the du’a, then they may not be answered. We must make the habit of bringing a few dates with us at time of ‘Asr and thereafter engage in dhikr, Tilawah, tasbih, etc. until just 15-20 minutes before Maghrib when we should raise our hands in du’a until Azan. In this way, everyone will be engrossed in their own ibadah and if some individuals are crying, others will also derive inclination to do so. This time between ‘Asr and Maghrib must be valued and do not waste it worrying about food. The saintly people are such that never mind food, not even gold, silver, or money, will distract them. Their concentration in their du’a is not affected, whereas, we would not even be able to concentrate if even a small morsel were to be placed in front of us. Sisters should try not to spend all their time between ‘Asr and Maghrib in the kitchen.
8. After performing Maghrib, we should perform 4 raka’at of Awwabin after the two raka’at sunnah and two raka’at nafl of Maghrib. However, those who do not feel inclined to do this, some Ulama state that the two raka’at sunnah and two raka’at n a f l of Maghrib may also become part of 4 raka’at Awwabin. Hence, performing only two raka’at after the sunnah and nafl of Maghrib will suffice.
9. There is plenty of time between Maghrib and Isha. After food, we should sit with the household together and read from reliable books;
10. Thereafter return to the Masjid and engage yourself in Ibadah. Take great care not to get involved in any worldly talk. It is very upsetting and disheartening to see people wasting their time in futile talk in the masjid even during this blessed month of Ramadhan. Try to restrain yourself from futile talks and remain engaged in Ibadah until Isha. Our sisters should note that 20 rak’at tarawih is SunnatMu’akkadah for them too. They must perform tarawih after Isha.
11. After tarawih, go straight home. Do not loiter around outside the masjid wasting time. At home, remain in ‘Ibadah until you go to sleep. Sleep with intention of waking up for tahajjud and suhur.