Importance of Understanding Current And Evolving Trends

​ Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, 'He who knows [the workings of] his time is never overwhelmed by its obscurities.’[Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 356]
 
Imam Ali (AS) said, 'The man who best understands time is he who is not taken aback by its proceedings.’[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3252]
 
Imam Ali (AS) said, 'The worth of a man with regards to his perception of things is his knowledge of [the workings of] time.’[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 80, no. 66]