Identify what the other person is arguing. For example, someone might say, "It's best to give money away instead of spending it." Often, people will believe that they are espousing common sense, which no one would disagree with. If you don't understand what someone is arguing, ask them to clarify their beliefs. You can ask, "I don't understand. What are you trying to say?" or "Could you restate that?" Before beginning to really challenge a person's point of view, you should ask them about their evidence. A person might quickly realize that they are merely repeating something they have heard before without thinking critically. You can ask the following questions to uncover evidence: "Why do you believe that is true?" "Please explain your reasoning." "What has lead you to that belief?" Ideas are like building blocks. Your conclusion rests on other blocks, some of which might be unproven. When an idea is unproven, it is an assumptionand assumptions can sometimes be wrong. After asking a person for their evidence, zero in on the ideas which aren't supported by evidence. These are their assumptions. For example, someone might say you should give away money because having too much money makes you greedy. This person is assuming someone doesn't spend all of their available money on necessities. You can say, "But are you assuming people have money to give away after buying necessities? Is it best for these people to give their money away?" Identify a set of circumstances where the person's statement would be false. For example, is it always good to give away your money? You can think of many situations where a selfless person might cause more harm than good. Consider the following: The person who wants your money is a drug addict. Ask your opponent, "Should I give my money away to someone who wants to buy drugs?" If the person says no, then follow up and ask why, which will help you tease out the other person's thinking. You must provide food and shelter. Formulate this as a question: "Should I give away all my money when my elderly mum is dependent on me?" Once they concede that the exception exists, they should reformulate their argument to account for the exception. For example, they might say, "People should give their money away if doing so would benefit society." In the example above, you can ask the person to define what "benefits society." You can also ask questions to pin them down if they are confused. You should continue this process until you can't invalidate the statement any more. The Socratic method is not about proving people wrong, so don't be aggressive in with your questions. If your goal is to win an argument, then you should seek out different Greek philosophers, such as the Sophists. Indeed, the key to the Socratic method is to be humble. Don't assume that anyone knows anything for sure. Question every premise. If the other person starts to get flustered, you can say, "I'm just playing Devil's Advocate" or "I'm trying to understand all sides of your thinking." You might enjoy the other person's confusion a little too much. Try not to gloat. Remind yourself that Socrates didn't have answers for every question he asked, which is typical of an exchange using the Socratic method.
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One-sentence summary -- Sum up the person's argument. Ask for evidence. Challenge their assumptions. Find an exception. Ask the other person to reformulate their argument. Continue to ask questions or raise exceptions. Avoid getting nasty.

Q: Keep in mind that every aspect of your life will have an effect on your prayer (and vice versa). Organise your daily routine around the five salah times, rather than trying to squeeze them in when you can. Consider what other acts of worship will help you develop your relationship with Allah, for example, voluntary prayers, reciting the Qur'an, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), fasting and Islamic study. Work these into your schedule around the five salah. The stronger your daily routine of worship, the easier you will find it to concentrate during salah. Eating non-halal food, earning unlawful income, and committing sins take away the joy and concentration in prayer. Study Islam and do your best to understand the laws set by Allah in the Qur'an and Sunnah. Learn to control your worldly desires, which include love of wealth, greediness, lust and jealousy. Instead commit yourself to a life in the service of Allah. Let your employers or boss know that you need a few minutes break for prayers and a longer break on Friday noon (for Muslim brothers). Avoid night shift duty, if possible. If your employer refuses to accommodate you and no solution can be found, then it may be necessary to seek alternative employment. Set an alarm for a few minutes before Fajr prayer so that you can make wudu and, if male, join the congregation at the masjid. Your last acts in the evening should be reciting Qur'an, including Surah al-Mulk, and making dua to Allah. During prayer, your mind should be free of all unnecessary matters, such as gossip or music. "Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction."
A: Don't treat prayer as an isolated act of worship, but part of your being. Keep your lifestyle pure and clean. Begin to schedule your work according to prayers. Try to go to bed early so that you do not miss your morning prayer. Too much engagement in worldly affairs hinders the mind from being attentive when in prayer.

Article: Look for all the possible exits in every classroom you have classes in. See how close they are to you and whether there are any obstacles, like desks or chairs, that might slow you down if you have to get to the door quickly. This seems easy, since you walk through your classroom doors almost every day, but reviewing their location will help it become second nature and make it easier to remember in an emergency. If you can evacuate safely, this is often considered the best option for getting away from a school shooting. However, each scenario is different. If you know you can't run away safely, stay in place and hide. Estimate how far off the ground the windows are to see if you could jump out of them safely in case of an emergency. Watch how your teacher opens and closes the windows, and volunteer to help them to see how it's done. You could even stay behind a few minutes after class to practice opening and closing the windows quickly. Ask your teacher first, explaining to them that you want to be as prepared as possible in case of an emergency. Escaping through the windows especially good option if your classroom has windows that face the outside and you know, as well as you can, that the shooter is inside. When you get a free moment in class, challenge yourself to think of the quickest route off campus from your current location. Figure this out for each of your classes so you can be prepared just in case you need to make a quick getaway. Do the same thing for anywhere else that you spend a lot of time on campus, such as the cafeteria, gym, or sports fields. Challenge yourself to take different routes to class and to explore areas of campus that you're not as familiar with. Find the fastest way out from every area on campus, as well as alternate routes in case some ways are blocked off or inaccessible. Look around campus after school or during lunch when you're allowed to be out and about. In the unlikely event of a shooting threat, your in-depth knowledge of your school can help you make a quick getaway. Once you've set up your own mental evacuation routes, go over them in your head every few days to keep them fresh. Your goal is to turn these routes into an instinct, so that you know how to evacuate in case it ever becomes necessary. Your school probably has its own evacuation routes in place for the unlikely event of a shooting. If you haven't already learned these routes through drills, you can ask a teacher or administrator what they are. Remember that in a school shooting situation, you likely won't be on your own. You can follow the lead of teachers and other adults who are trained to take care of you in these situations. If you somehow do find yourself separated from the group, your own evacuation preparation is your backup. You can use what you know to make a safe escape.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Notice the nearest door in every room you're in. See where the windows are and practice opening them. Retrace your steps mentally to the nearest school exit. Find shortcuts and alternate routes around your school. Review these routes with yourself every once in a while. Take the school's evacuation procedures into account.