Necessity to Refer to the Qur'an and Sunnah

It is necessary to refer all matters of disagreement between Muslims to Allah and His Messenger, peace be upon him. This is important for the Muslim to know and implement because it indicates the complete submission to Allah without which one would not be a Muslim.

Allah says:-

“If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is best and most commendable in the end.” [Al-Qur'an 4:59]. He also says:-

“And whatever you disagree upon, its decision is with Allah.” [Al-Qur'an 42:10]

Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Based on these verses, scholars have agreed that referring to Allah means referring to His Book, and referring to the Messenger, peace be upon him, means referring to him in person when alive, to his Sunnah after his death.” The first verse of Surah an-Nisa’ (Chapter 4), is also proof that the Shari’ah has been perfected and completed. Ibn al-Qayyim commented on this verse, “It covers everything that the believers may disagree upon concerning their religion, from the smallest to the greatest, whether hidden or evident. And if there were not a clear solution to their disagreement in Allah’s Book Continue reading “” »

Necessity to Refer to the Qur'an and Sunnah

Necessity of Putting the Fundamentals in Order

We want to correct the people’s ‘aqidah and make them aware of all different kinds of outward and inward shirk and avoid the forbidden, and we want to encourage them to stick to the sunan and the mustahabbaat (recommended deeds), to incite them to avoid the makruhat (disliked deeds). It is not wise to persist in teaching people one of the sunan regardless of how much effort it will take, if the result will be rejecting this sunnah because of their ignorance, then rejecting those who invite them to it by accepting neither his effort nor his justice. The steps of the legislative fundamentals start with teaching the fundamentals of ‘aqidah, then doing the obligatory things and avoiding the forbidden ones, then performing the sunan and avoiding the makruhat. Therefore it is like necessities, then commodities, then refinements.

We need to abolish the contradiction between the major concern and the minor concern, and to erase the false concept which claims that giving concern to the major issues leads to ignoring the minor, or vice-versa, or that we need to put together the concerns of the du’at in one order, which gives each concern the priority it deserves.Continue reading “” »

Necessity of Putting the Fundamentals in Order

Busting the Autism Stereotypes

As with anyone with a physical or mental disorder, autistic people deal with a wide range of reactions from others, from full support to uncaring ignorance. Unfortunately, even those who support autistic family members, co-workers, and friends may not understand autism very well. This leads to stereotypes, which can result in hatred, embarrassment, or other unhappy situations. By becoming educated about autism, you can help others in your community cope with this disorder.

It is most important to note that not all autistic people are the same. Other diseases and disorders have their own sets of rules, but autism is such a complex medical condition, that everyone reacts differently to it. Autistic people are usually rated on a functional scale, with high-functioning people being able to hold jobs and low-functioning people needing 24-hour-a-day care. Symptoms include behavioral challenges, uncontrollable movements, speech and communication difficulties, and emotional inadequacies. Some show all symptoms, while other show few, and still others may have most under control to the point where you cannot tell they have autism at all.

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Busting the Autism Stereotypes

Bottles of Pills: Medication Options for Autistic Patients

As with any illness, disease, or disorder, there are a number of medicine options available to help control these symptoms. It is important to remember that none of these medications will “cure” autism; they simply help control some of the effects of the disorder. There are advantages and disadvantages to each drug, as they all have side effects as well as benefits. When choosing medicines to effectively treat autism, your doctor can make recommendations, but since autism is a disorder which varies from person to person, you should use drugs very carefully, watching to see how the body reacts to the treatments.

First, consider the safety of the drug. Some cannot be used in children or in people under a certain weight. Make sure the dosage is easy

Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is a behavior sometimes associated with individuals with autism.

to understand and before you choose one medicine or another find out how it is administered (pills, injections, liquid, etc). This is important if you are not comfortable with certain methods, such as injecting yourself or your child. Also find out how safe the drug is to Continue reading “” »

Bottles of Pills: Medication Options for Autistic Patients

Autistic Child - Bad Apples on the Family Tree

The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed. Does a family member scold the autistic child often? Does he or she look at your autistic child unfairly? Does this family member insist on treating your autistic child the same way he or she treats all the other children in your family, even when it is inappropriate? These are signs that this relative is not receptive to either your autistic child or the situation. This may often be the case when discovering a child is autistic, so as a parent, be aware and prepared for this to happen.

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The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed. Does a family member scold the autistic child often? Does he or she look at your autistic child unfairly?

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Autistic Child - Bad Apples on the Family Tree

Autistic Forms of Teaching and Tolerance

Understanding how autistic children learn is key to teaching them with the same intensity as you teach other children. This may seem like a straightforward idea, but autistic children learn so differently that understanding autism itself is a must when you teach autistic children. By becoming educated in the disorder, teachers can effectively learn to deal with autistic children and adults both in and out of the classroom, creating a more understanding world for everyone

Autistic children are often visual thinkers. Thus teaching by speaking will not be entirely effective. Teachers should combine pictures with words for the autistic child to fully comprehend the lesson. For instance, if you are teaching about the animals of the world, you should have a flash card with the word “mouse,” say the word aloud slowly and clearly, and show the child a picture of a mouse. Perhaps even bring a live mouse in for show and tell. Nouns may be easier to teach autistic children since verbs require action and can be more difficult in illustrating. If you are teaching autistic children words such as “sit” or “stand,” you should complete these actions when you teach the word. Also, because of the tendency to Continue reading “” »

Autistic Forms of Teaching and Tolerance

Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage

Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child. No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very difficult matter, and strain on the marriage is not uncommon. By trying to stay positive about your situation, and by working to keep your marriage healthy, you and your spouse can avoid marital problems and hopefully survive the trying times of raising an autistic child.

Why did you marry your husband or wife? By asking yourself this question often, you can focus on the good things in your marriage. Raising a child with autism is stressful, and if you are stressed, you have a tendency to snap at another person for the smallest missteps. Instead of focusing on these bad qualities, take some time to enjoy one another the way you did at the beginning of the relationship. This may include spending some time apart from your children. When you find out that your child is autistic, it is beneficial to make sure that you and your spouse are not the only two people with whom your Continue reading “” »

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Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children

Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an autistic child in the family. The important thing to remember is that you need to be prepared for whatever life throws your way. To an autistic child, vacations can be scary and confusing, or they can be a great learning experience, leaving behind wonderful memories the entire family can enjoy.

First, choose your location based on your autistic child’s needs. For example, if he or she is sensitive to sound, an amusement park is probably not the best idea. Quieter vacations are possible at small beaches and by going camping. Overall, you should be able to find a location that everyone in the family enjoys. Once there, plan out your days accordingly. For example, you may want to see attractions very early or late in the day to avoid crowds. You also might want to consider taking your vacation during the off-season, if you children’s school work will not be disrupted. These gives your autistic child more comfort if he or she is nervous in Continue reading “” »

Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children

Achieving Self-control with Autism

Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring. This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such as banging their heads off walls. To prevent these and other behaviors, one technique parents and educators can use to control autistic tendencies is self-management. Giving the child power over him- or herself is often the key to keeping control over violent situations and may be a positive step towards learning other behaviors as well.

Self-management works because the child is no longer fully controlled by others. By teaching self-management during specific times of day, such as while the child is at school or therapy, the child will be more likely to continue to practicing self-control during all times of the day. The key is to implement a program in which he or she monitors his or her own behavior and activities. Begin with short amounts of time, and continue to monitor the child from a more passive standpoint. Every ten to fifteen minutes remind the child that he or she is in control and needs to monitor and be aware of good and Continue reading “” »

Achieving Self-control with Autism

A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children

Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception. By using some standardized methods to help improve visual perception, you can give your child the ability to see the world more clearly, making learning and comprehension easier and possibly curbing some behavior problems as well.

Autistic children mainly have problems with sensory overload and distortion. These are some of the same problems many people not suffering from the disorder develop, and so many treatment options have become available. Individuals with autism often find, however, that the sensory overload of the world due to light, colors, contrast, shapes, and patterns, is too much to handle, causing them to act out or shut down in general.  This is sometimes a genetic condition that is simply enhanced by the autism, so if the child’s parents have trouble with reading or have been otherwise treated for visual perceptive problems, there is a good chance that the child needs help as well.

The Irene Method is one effective way to treat visual perception disorders. This method uses Continue reading “” »

A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children

Here's Why Using Camtasia Can Increase Your Affiliate Checks

Since there are already lots of people getting into affiliate marketing, it is no wonder that the competition is getting stiff. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to be able to attain this.

There are also many tips and techniques being taught to these affiliate in order to best plan their strategy for their program to work effectively so that more earnings will be achieved.

What better way to wow your prospects and customers than to record and publish top notch, full motion and streaming screen-captured videos. Nothing like feeling your hard work getting paid by having your customers jumping up excitedly in great anticipation to buy your product right there and then.

This is Camtasia in action. It is a proven fact; giving your customers something they can actually see can explode your online sales instantly.

You do not need to have trainings and education to be able to know how this system can work for your affiliate program. Anyone can create stunning videos, from multimedia tutorials and step-by-step presentations available online. The process is like having your customers seated next to you and looking at your desktop, as you show them the things they need to see and hear. All this done step by step.

For those who does not know it yet, how does Camtasia works?

1. It can record your desktop activity in a single click. No need to have to save and compile all your files because it is recorded right there and then.

2. Can easily convert your videos into web pages. Once converted you can have your customers visiting that certain page. Videos are easier to understand and take in unlike reading texts which oftentimes is a trying thing to do.

3. Upload your pages. Publish them through blogs, RSS feed and podcasts. You may want your Camtasis videos to get around and reach out to other people that may be potential customers in the future. Nothing like being visible in many sites and pages to advertise yourself and get your message through.

There are other things you can do with your affiliate program using Camtasia. You can…

Create stunning multimedia presentations that are proven to increase sales because all the senses are engaged. This also has the tendency to reduce skepticism among hard-to-please customers.

Reduce refunds and other customer issues by demonstrating visually how to use your product and how to do it properly. Complaints will also be minimized because all the facts and the presentation are there for the customers to just see and hear about.

Promote affiliate products and services using visual presentations. This is an effective way of redirecting your viewers straight to your affiliate website after they are finished with the video. Make the most of the presentation by putting your site location in the end and make them go there directly if they want more information.

Multiple your online auction bids exponentially when you give your readers a feel of what you have to offer. Based from reports, auctions that includes pictures increases bidding percentage by 400%.  Imagine how much higher it will be if it were videos.

Publish valuable infoproducts that you can sell for a much higher price. It will be all worth the price because of the full colored graphics menu and templates that you will be using.

Minimize miscommunication with your customers. Instantly showing them what you want they wanted in the first place is making them understand clearly the essence of your affiliate program. The good thing about multimedia is, nothing much can go wrong. It is there already.

These are just some of the things you can do with Camtasia that can be very helpful in your chosen affiliate program.

Note that the main purpose of using Camtasia is to boost the income that is generated from your affiliate program. Although it can be used for entertainment and enjoyment purposes, which is not really a valid reason why you choose to get all through that trouble.

Try to focus on the goal that you have set upon yourself to and achieve that with the use of the things that may be quite a lot of help in increasing your earnings.

Using Product Recommendations To Increase Your Bottom Line

In affiliate marketing, there are many ways in which you can increase your earnings and maintain the account that you have worked so hard for already. Most of the techniques and tactics can be learned easily. No need to go anywhere and any further. They are available online, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

One of the more important ways of increasing affiliate marketing bottom line and sale is through the use of product recommendations. Many marketers know that this is one of the most effective ways in promoting a certain product.

If the customers or visitors trust you enough, then they will definitely trust your recommendations. Be very careful in using this approach, though. If you start promoting everything by recommendation, your credibility will actually wear thin. This is seen especially when recommendations are seemingly exaggerated and without much merit.

Do not be afraid to mention things that you do not like about a given product or service. Rather than lose any points for you, this will make your recommendation more realistic and will tend to increase your credibility.

Furthermore, if your visitors are really interested in what you are offering, they will be more than delighted to learn what is good about the product, what is not so good, and how the product will benefit them.

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When you are recommending a certain product, there are some things to remember on how to make it work effectively and for your advantage.

Sound like the true and leading expert in your field.

Remember this simple equation: Price resistance diminishes in direct proportion to trust. If your visitors feel and believe that you are an expert in your niche, they are more inclined to making that purchase. On the other hand, if you are not exuding any confidence and self-assurance in endorsing your products, they will probably feel that same way and will go in search of another product or service which is more believable.

How do you establish this aura of expertise? By offering unique and new solutions they would not get anywhere else. Show proof that what you are promoting works as promised. Display prominent testimonials and endorsements from respected and known personalities, in related fields of course.

Avoid hype at all costs. It is better to sound low key and confident, than to scream and seek attention. Besides, you would not want to sound unprofessional and have that thinking stick to your potential customers and clients, now would you? Best to appear cool and self-assured at the same time.

And remember; prospects are not stupid. They are actually turning to experts and may already know the things that you know. If you back up your claims with hard facts and data, they would gladly put down hundreds, or even thousands worth of money to your promotions. But if you don’t, they are smart enough to try and look at your competitors and what they are offering.

While recommending a product, it is also important that you give out promotional freebies. People are already familiar with the concept of offering freebies to promoting your won products. But very few people do this to promote affiliate products. Try to offer freebies that can promote or even have some information about your products or services.

Before you add recommendations to you product, it is given that you should try and test the product and support. Do not run the risk of promoting junk products and services. Just think how long it took you to build credibility and trust among your visitors. All that will take to destroy it is one big mistake on your part.

If possible, have recommendations of products that you have 100% confidence in. Test the product support before you begin to ensure that the people you are referring it to would not be left high and dry when a problem suddenly arouse.

Have a look at your affiliate market and look at the strategies you are using. You may not be focusing on the recommendations that your products need to have. You plan of action is sometimes not the only thing that is making your program works.

Try product recommendation and be among those few who have proven its worth.

Here's How To Avoid The 3 Most Common Affiliate Mistakes

Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and powerful ways of earning some money online. This program gives everybody a chance to make a profit through the Internet. Since these affiliate marketing programs are easy to join, implement and pays a commission on a regular basis, more an more people are now willing in this business.

However, like all businesses, there are lots of pitfalls in the affiliate marketing business. Committing some of the most common mistakes will cost the marketers a large portion taken from the profit they are making everyday. That is why it is better to avoid them than be regretful in the end.

Mistake number 1: Choosing the wrong affiliate.

Many people want to earn from affiliate marketing as fast as possible. In their rush to be part of one, they tend to choose a bandwagon product. This is the kind of products that the program thinks is “hot”. They choose the product that is in demand without actually considering if the product appeals to them. This is not a very wise move obviously.

Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, try top choose a product in which you are truly interested in. For any endeavor to succeed, you should take some time to plan and figure out your actions.

Pick a product that appeals to you. Then do some research about that product to see if they are in demand. Promoting a product you are more passionate about is easier than promoting one for the sake of the earnings only.


Mistake number 2: Joining too many affiliate programs.

Since affiliate programs are very easy to join, you might be tempted to join multiples of affiliate programs to try and maximize the earnings you will be getting. Besides you may think that there is nothing wrong and nothing to lose by being part of many affiliate programs.

True, that is a great way to have multiple sources of income. However, joining multiple programs and attempting to promote them all at the same time will prevent you from concentrating on each one of them.

The result? The maximum potential of your affiliate program is not realized and the income generated will not exactly be as huge as you were thinking initially it would. The best way to get excellent result is by joining just one program that pays a 40% commission at least. Then give it your best effort by promoting your products enthusiastically. As soon as you see that it is already making a reasonable profit, then maybe you can now join another affiliate program.

The technique is to do it slowly but surely. There is really no need to rush into things, especially with affiliate marketing. With the way things are going, the future is looking real bright and it seems affiliate marketing will be staying for a long time too.

Mistake number 3: Not buying the product or using the service.

As an affiliate, you main purpose is to effectively and convincingly promote a product or service and to find customers. For you to achieve this purpose, you must be able to relay to the customers that certain product and service. It is therefore difficult for you to do this when you yourself have not tried these things out. Thus, you will fail to promote and recommend them convincingly. You will also fail to create a desire in your customers to avail any of what you are offering.

Easy Profits Using PPC In Your Affiliate Marketing Business

PPC is one of the four basic types of Search Engines. PPC is also one of the most cost-effective ways of targeted internet advertising. According to Forbes magazine, PPC or Pay Per Click, accounts to 2 billion dollars a year and is expected to increase to around 8 billion dollars by the year 2008.

Let us take a quick look at how PPC Search Engines work.

These engines create listings and rate them based on a bid amount the website owner is willing to pay for each click from that search engine. Advertisers bid against each other to receive higher ranking for a specific keyword or phrase.

The highest bidder for a certain keyword or phrase will then have the site ranked as number 1 in the PPC Search Engines followed by the second and third highest bidder, up to the last number that have placed a bid on the same keyword or phrase. Your ads then will appear prominently on the results pages based on the dollar amount bid you will agree to pay per click.

How do you make money by using PPC into your affiliate marketing business?

Most affiliate programs only pay when a sale is made or a lead delivered after a visitor has clickthrough your site. Your earnings will not always be the same as they will be dependent on the web site content and the traffic market.

The reason why you should incorporate PPC into your affiliate marketing program is that earnings are easier to make than in any other kind of affiliate program not using PPC. This way, you will be making profit based from the clickthroughs that your visitor will make on the advertiser’s site. Unlike some programs, you are not paid per sale or action.

PPC can be very resourceful of your website. With PPC Search Engines incorporated into your affiliate program, you will be able to profit from the visitor’s who are not interested in your products or services. The same ones who leave your site and never comes back.

You will not only get commissions not only from those who are just searching the web and finding the products and services that they wanted but you will be able to build your site’s recognition as a valuable resource. The visitors who have found what they needed from you site are likely to come back and review what you are offering more closely. Then they will eventually come back to search the web for other products.

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This kind of affiliate program is also an easy way for you to generate some more additional revenues. For example, when a visitor on your site does a search in the PPC Search Engine and clicks on the advertiser bided listings, the advertisers’ account will then be deducted because of that click. With this, you will be compensated 30% to 80% of the advertisers’ bid amount.

PPC is not only a source of generating easy profits; it can also help you promote your own site. Most of the programs allow the commissions received to be spent for advertising with them instantly and with no minimum earning requirement. This is one of the more effective ways to exchange your raw visitors for targeted surfers who has more tendencies to purchase your products and services.

What will happen if you when you integrate PPC into your affiliate program?

PPC usually have ready-to-use affiliate tools that can be easily integrated into your website. The most common tools are search boxes, banners, text links and some 404-error pages. Most search engines utilize custom solutions and can provide you with a white-label affiliate program. This enables you, using only a few lines of code, to integrate remotely-hosted co-branded search engine into your website.

The key benefits? Not only more money generated but also some extra money on the side. Plus a lifetime commissions once you have referred some webmaster friends to the engine.

Top 3 Ways To Boost Your Affiliate Commissions Overnight

The ideal world of affiliate marketing does not require having your won website, dealing with customers, refunds, product development and maintenance. This is one of the easiest ways of launching into an online business and earning more profits.

Assuming you are already into an affiliate program, what would be the next thing you would want to do? Double, or even triple, your commissions, right? How do you do that?

Here are some powerful tips on how to boost your affiliate program commissions overnight.

1. Know the best program and products to promote. Obviously, you would want to promote a program that will enable you to achieve the greatest profits in the shortest possible time.

There are several factors to consider in selecting such a program. Choose the ones that have a generous commission structure. Have products that fit in with your target audience. And that has a solid track record of paying their affiliate easily and on time. If you cannot seem to increase your investments, dump that program and keep looking for better ones.

There are thousands of affiliate programs online which gives you the reason to be picky. You may want to select the best to avoid losing your advertising dollars.

Write free reports or short ebooks to distribute from your site. There is a great possibility that you are competing with other affiliates that are promoting the same program. If you start writing short report related to the product you are promoting, you will be able to distinguish yourself from the other affiliates.

In the reports, provide some valuable information for free. If possible, add some recommendations about the products. With ebooks, you get credibility. Customers will see that in you and they will be enticed to try out what you are offering.

2. Collect and save the email addresses of those who download your free ebooks. It is a known fact that people do not make a purchase on the first solicitation. You may want to send out your message more than six times to make a sale.

This is the simple reason why you should collect the contact information of those who downloaded your reports and ebooks. You can make follow-ups on these contacts to remind them to make a purchase from you.

Get the contact information of a prospect before sending them to the vendor’s website. Keep in mind that you are providing free advertisement for the product owners. You get paid only when you make a sale. If you send prospects directly to the vendors, chances are they would be lost to you forever.

But when you get their names, you can always send other marketing messages to them to be able to earn an ongoing commission instead of a one-time sale only.

Publish an online newsletter or Ezine. It is always best to recommend a product to someone you know than to sell to a stranger. This is the purpose behind publishing your own newsletter. This also allows you to develop a relationship based on trust with your subscribers.

This strategy is a delicate balance between providing useful information with a sales pitch. If you continue to write informative editorials you will be able to build a sense of reciprocity in your readers that may lead them to support you by buying your products.

3. Ask for higher than normal commission from merchants. If you are already successful with a particular promotion, you should try and approach the merchant and negotiate a percentage commission for your sales.

Is It Worth Buying Affiliate Software?

Many of us dream of giving up our jobs and working for ourselves. Being your own boss can provide the responsibility level you want as well as the incentive to perform well. Running your own business usually mean lots of hard work but the rewards can be quite tremendous.

When it comes to starting a business, many people get scared. They worry about loosing that security that their job has provided. They also worry about the risk involved in starting your own business. The risk is worth considering being that anywhere from 70-90 % of all small businesses fail in the first year.

Affiliate marketing is a great way to work for yourself with minimal risk. When you work as an affiliate you usually sell a range of goods or services for profit. You will still have to work very hard to promote your business; however the financial risk to you is extremely low.

Many who have started their affiliate marketing businesses wonder about affiliate Software. They wonder if it is worth purchasing and what it can do for their particular business. The answer to theses questions lies entirely in the individual affiliate and the type of business that they have. However, there are some general things to try and consider before you shell out hundreds of dollars on affiliate software.


Before buying any software program, you need to apply some perspective. Software will not take a floundering company and get it into fortune 500. It is simply a tool to help you in various aspects of running a business. You will still have to do all of the hard work. The software will only help.

Once you have some perspective, then you need to list your companies needs. How are you at keeping accounts? Could you do better with software? Many people do purchase software to manage accounts for them. Especially when their businesses start to take off. Chances are you can do just as good of a job on your own but software will make it go much faster. You must keep in mind however, that software does take time to learn. However, once you have mastered it accounting software can help you keep track of your incoming money and outgoing at a much faster rate than if you were to do it yourself.

If you have a home based affiliate marketing business that is entirely internet based, you may want to consider website building software. Again, you may be able to do just as good of a job on your own. However, if you can’t this software can help. It will offer suggestions on how to make your pages more attractive and how to attract more internet traffic to your site. This can all translate into more sales or Ad revenue for you.

You should never purchase any software without previewing it first. This way you can tell if this particular style of software is what you need. Most places will give you a free trail, if not find someone who will. You could also find free software that you can download from the internet. It takes little time to put this onto your computer. It is certainly worth at least trying the free software. It doesn’t cost anything and could save you money if it does what you need it to do. If it doesn’t then you can always have it removed and purchase what you need.

Affiliate Marketing Resources

Many of us would love to venture out on our own and work for ourselves. However, two major factors tend to get in the way. The fist being money and the second being risk. These two factors should not be taken lightly. Even small businesses need a substantial amount of capital to get them started. The risk factor is even scarier. Up to 90% of all small businesses fail within the first year.

Affiliate marketing takes the risk away. It can also be started with next to 0 money. Affiliate marketing can be quite a lucrative venture. If you have a natural knack for sales or marketing and are self motivated and prepared to work hard then an affiliate marketing scheme could be a wise move for you.

Almost daily, you see advertised, courses and seminars that claim to hold the secret of instant wealth. By attending this course you will have all of the tools you need to get your business off the ground and become a millionaire. Those who want to start their own affiliate marketing business often attend these thinking that they will help their business thrive.

Courses and seminars more often then not, disappoint. First, these courses and seminars are usually quite expensive. You have the course or seminar fee. Plus any travel and hotel costs. Most of these are held in heavy tourist destinations around the country. Second, the person giving the seminar or course is usually on some kind of a promotional tour. While they do give out information at the course or seminar, their true goal is to sell you their latest book or software. The truth be told, everything you learned from that seminar was probably written in their book. You could have saved thousands if you had just bough their book and read it rather than shelling out for this course.


While it is true that you should educate yourself in affiliate marketing, the best resources are not courses. However, books are. By simply reading up on affiliate marketing, you can gain wonderful insights and save loads of money. By simply looking on retail sites such as Amazon or EBay, you can get hundred of titles on the subject. There are loads of step by step guides available on how to get your affiliate marketing business going and how to build it up.

Another great resource for affiliate marketing is the internet. Simply by typing affiliate marketing into any major search engine, loads of information comes up. There are plenty of free courses online that you can take on the subject if you are determined. Read through the information available to you for nothing. Chances are a course or a seminar won’t teach you anymore than what you can learn online for free.

Magazines and news letters are fantastic resources for affiliate marketing. Newsletters are generally free and contain good, valuable information about particular programs. You’ll hear account from people who are working in affiliate marketing. Their advice is worth having being that they are doing now what you want to be doing in the near future.

Modernism in Islam

What is Modernism and Where Did it Come From?

We can relate, ideologically, the modernist movement spreading these days to one sect in the past. This sect is called the Mu’tazila, which is dated back to the third Islamic century. Although those people accepted the Qur’an and Sunnah they made ta’wil (their own interpretation of the Qur’an) and said ‘aql (intelligence) takes precedence over naql (guidance of the Prophet). However, this school died out. The modernist movement did not evolve from them, but they are very similar to them. The modernist movement actually originated in Europe (Middle-Ages). At the time when the scientific method came about in Spain, it was seen that what the church was teaching was not true. This led to a slow revolt. The basic view of modernism (in all religions) is that: the religion should change according to the circumstances, and that it is not fixed. There is no such thing as absolute truth. The Jewish and Christian modernist response in Europe tried to explain how the religion was still relevant for the people. They made innovations to keep people interested in the religion (such as singing in church, introduced only in the 1900′s). They tried Continue reading “” »

Modernism in Islam

Meaning of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'at

SUNNAH

In the language: “a path/way or a course”. [1]

Its usage in the Shari’ah: “the guidance which the Messenger and his companions were upon in terms of knowledge, belief, speech and action. This is the Sunnah, the following of which is obligatory, whose adherents have been praised, and whose abandoners have been rebuked [2]. The term ‘Sunnah‘ is also used for the various acts of worship and beliefs, just as everything which is contrary to it is termed ‘bid’ah‘ (innovation).” [3]

 

JAMA’AH

In the language: “is from Ijtima’ (a gathering, where people come together, i.e. a unification) and this is the opposite of separation, dispersal. The Jama’ah are a people who have united together on a certain matter/affair.” [4]

Its usage in the Shari’ah: “They are the salaf [5] of this Ummah, from among the Companions and the tabi’in (successors of the Companions) and whoever follows them in goodness until the Day of Judgement. They are those who unite themselves upon the Book and the Sunnah and upon their leaders (i.e. their scholars) and those who travel upon that which the Messenger, His Companions and those who followed them in goodness were upon.” [6]

 

AHL US-SUNNAH WAL-JAMA’AH

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Meaning of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'at

Judgement is for none but Allah

Al-Hakam (The Judge) – one of the 99 Names of Allah

Allah created the creation so that He alone should be worshipped, and He sent to them Messengers to teach them and He sent the Books along with the Messengers to establish judgement according to the truth and justice between them. Al-Hukm (the Judgement) is to be found in the Speech of Allah and the speech of His Messenger sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and it includes judgement in matters of al-’ibadat (worship), al-mu’amalat (social transactions), al-’aqa’id (beliefs), tashri’ (Prescribed Laws), siyasah (politics: to protect and take care of the affairs of the Ummah), and other human affairs.

Judgement with Regards to Beliefs

The first matter which the Messengers began their call with was the correction of ‘aqidah (beliefs) and calling people to Tawhid (to single out Allah alone for worship). So Yusuf – ‘alayhis-salam – when he was in prison, called his two companions to Tawhid when they asked him about the interpretation of dreams. So before answering their question, he said: “O two companions of the prison! Are many different deities better, or Allah, the One, the Irresistible? You do not worship besides Him, except names which you and your forefathers have Continue reading “” »

Judgement is for none but Allah

Innovative Excuses

It is with much thought and debate amongst ourselves that we write this article.  We understand the hostile reaction that it may cause, but we feel that there are sufficient, and important reasons for putting pen to paper about this subject.  Over the past year or so we have been continually criticised by the local hierarchy, who have accused us of being “Wahhabis”, “followers of Arabs”, “modernist Muslims” and of misleading the youth.  It is with this constant criticism in mind that we write this article, in order to set the record straight.  We ask all of you to keep an open mind; do not approach this subject from an emotional point of view, but rather an Islamic one.  We ask the brothers and sisters to look for the ‘clear argument’, to consider the evidence that is provided herein.  Do not let this article be a cause for creating more fitna (trial), but instead an opportunity to see a way forward for some reconciliation.  If you do disagree with this article, then let this be a chance to start a dialogue between us and you rather than a war of words.  You know our evidence, please show us yours and Continue reading “” »

Innovative Excuses

Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah

Introduction

All Praise is due to Allah, we praise Him, and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah, the Most High, from the evils of our own selves and from our wicked deeds. Whomsoever has been guided by Allah, none can misguide him, and whomsoever has been misguided by Allah, none can guide him. I bear witness that there is no true god worthy of being worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner or associate. I further bear witness that Muhammad is His true slave and Messenger. May Allah, the Exalted, bestow His peace and blessings on the final Prophet Muhammad, upon his good and pure family, and upon all of his noble companions.

“O you who believe! Fear Allah (by doing all that He ordered and abstaining from all that He has forbidden) as He should be feared, and die not except in the state of Islam (as Muslims with complete submission to Allah).” [Al-Qur'an 3:102]

“O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (‘Adam) and from him He created his wife, and from them both He created many men and women; and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights) and (do Continue reading “” »

Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah

Importance of 'Aqidah

The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, informed Mu’adh bin Jabal, when he was going to the land of Yemen, “You are going to a people from the People of the Book. Let the first thing that you call them to be the worship of Allah. If they acknowledge Allah, then inform them that Allah has obligated upon them five prayers during their days and nights.” [Agreed upon]

This hadith is clear. It does not require much of an explanation. The Prophet applied this principle in his practical calling to Islam. He stayed in Makkah for thirteen years to each the people iman and to educate his Companions on this point and to correct the beliefs of the people. That is the pattern upon which the Companions were brought up.

Jundub ibn ‘Abdullah al-Bajaly said, “We learnt iman (faith) and then we learnt the Qur’an and it increased our iman.”

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar said, “We lived during an instant of time in which one of us would receive faith first before receiving the Qur’an and when the chapters were revealed we would learn what they permitted and what they prohibited and what they forbade and what they ordered and what should be Continue reading “” »

Importance of 'Aqidah

Hunting for Mistakes and the Vulture Culture - Destroying Correct Cultivation

Words from Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani

“Listen my brother. I sincerely advise you and other youths like you, who stand upon a type of deviation – as it seems to us, and Allah knows best – that do not waste your time in refuting each other, saying that such and such has this in him, and such and such has that in him. This is because; firstly: there is no knowledge at all in this, and secondly: this mannerism only breeds enmity and hatred in the hearts, and causes contempt and rancour to develop in the hearts. So it is Continue reading “” »

Hunting for Mistakes and the Vulture Culture - Destroying Correct Cultivation

Good Innovations

Whoever divides innovation [in the religion] into good innovation (bid’ah hasanah), and sinful innovation (bid’ah sayyi’ah), has committed wrong, and has opposed the Prophet’s statement, “Every innovation is a misguidance”, [1] because the Messenger, peace be upon him, ruled that innovation – all of it – is misguidance, [2] and this says that not all innovation is misguidance, rather there is good innovation. Al-Hafidh ibn Rajab said in his commentary to al-Arba’in, “So his, peace be upon him, statement, ‘Every innovation is misguidance’ is from the all encompassing word, not excluding from it anything. And it Continue reading “” »









Good Innovations

Good Bid'ah

The Saying of Allah’s Messenger “Every Bid’ah Leads Astray”

And you should be amazed at a people who recognise the words of Allah’s Messenger, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, “Beware of the newly-invented matters, for every such matter is a bid’ah and every bid’ah leads astray, and everything that leads astray is in the Fire,” [Reported by Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi and others, no. 2549 in Sahih al-Jami' without, " ... every thing that leads astray is in the Fire ... ", and hadith no.28 in an-Nawawi's Forty Hadith] and they know that his words, ” … every bid’ah … ” are complete, Continue reading “” »

Good Bid'ah

Glimpse at the Way of the Companions

Translator’s Introduction

All praise is for Allah, we praise Him, seek His aid and ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils of ourselves and the evil of our actions. He whom Allah guides then there is none who can misguide him, and he whom Allah misguides then there is none who can guide him. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped (in truth) except Allah alone, having no partners and I bear witness that Muhammad, peace be upon him, is His slave and Messenger.

To proceed:

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Glimpse at the Way of the Companions

Gems of the Salaf: 'Allah is above His Throne'

Imam Al-Awza’i

Abu ‘Abdullah al-Hakim [1] said: Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al-Jawhari [2] related to me, saying: Ibrahim ibn Al-Haytham [3] narrated to me, saying: Muhammad Ibn Kathir al-Misisi [4] said: I heard Al-Awza’i [5] say:

“We would say whilst the Successors (Tabi’in) were numerous: Certainly, Allah is above (fawq) His Throne, and we believe in what occurs in the Sunnah regarding His Attributes.”

Recorded by Adh-Dhahabi in Siyar A’lam al-Nubala’ (7:121), Tadhkirah al-Huffadh (1:181-182), Kitab al-’Uluw (2:334 = #121 of Mukhtasar al-’Uluw), and in Al-Arba’in fi’s-Sifat (#13); by Al-Bayhaqi in Al-Asma’ wa’s-Sifat (2/p.150); Ibn Taymiyyah in Darr at-Ta’arud (2:262); Ibn Al-Qayyim in Ijtima’ Continue reading “” »

Gems of the Salaf: 'Allah is above His Throne'

Fundamental Principles of the Sunnah

[1] An Introduction to the Author

He is the Hafidh, the Imam, the Faqih, Abu Bakr ‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr ibn ‘Isa al-Qurayshi al-Asdi al-Humaydi. He learned from many scholars, from them: Waki’ ibn al-Jarrah, al-Walid ibn Muslim, Ya’la ibn ‘Ubayd, and Marwan al-Fazari. He also learned much from Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah, to the point where ash-Shafi’i said, “He memorised ten thousand ahadith from Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah.” Abu Hatim ar-Razi said, “The people are in agreement about Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah, and he is from the companions of Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah, and he is reliable (thiqah) and a scholar.”

Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Continue reading “” »

Fundamental Principles of the Sunnah

From the Rights of Tawhid

Tuba for the one who desires to be just to himself for the sake of His Lord and recognises his ignorance, the great deficiency in his actions and his defects. Who recognises his transgression of His rights and his oppression in his daily affairs. Hence if He takes him to account for his sins the [servant] sees this to be from His Justice and if He does not take him to account then he sees this to be from His Generosity. If he performs a good action then he sees that it arose due to His Blessing and His Gift. Continue reading “” »

From the Rights of Tawhid

From Our Pious Predecessors

Recognising the excellence of the Scholars of Islam, their capabilities, their rights, their station and their sincerity to Allah and His Messenger and advising for His sake, does not necessitate acceptance of all that one of them may say. Whatever is to be found in their rulings and verdicts which conflicts with what the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, came with; then they expressed a position based upon their level of knowledge, even though it was in opposition to the truth. However, this does not necessitate completely abandoning all their sayings, criticising them and distancing oneself from them. Continue reading “” »

From Our Pious Predecessors

Four Basic Rules of Pure Monotheism

Almighty God, Lord of the Glorious Throne, I pray that He may guide you in this world and the next; that He may always bless you; that He may make you one of those who recognize His bounty, who remain firm in face of adversity, and who repent and seek His forgiveness if they disobey or sin.

These three characteristics are the indices of felicity and blessedness. Know that pure worship and monotheism, which is the religion of Abraham, consists of worshipping God alone, of dedicating yourself sincerely to serving Him. God said:

“I have not created jinn and men but to Continue reading “” »

Four Basic Rules of Pure Monotheism

Fatwa Concerning Groups and Parties by Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani

[Q]: What is the Shari’ah ruling concerning these numerous Islamic groups, parties and organizations which differ amongst themselves in their minhaj (methodology), their modes of operations, their da’wah (call), their ‘aqidah (beliefs) and the foundations upon which they are based. Especially when the group of truth is a single one, as is proven by the hadith?

[A]: We have spoken a lot about the answer to this question, therefore we shall be brief whilst speaking about it. So we say: It will not be hidden from any Muslim who has knowledge of the Book and the Sunnah and that which our Continue reading “” »

Fatwa Concerning Groups and Parties by Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani

Fatwa Concerning Groups and Parties

[Q] What is the obligation upon the Muslim Scholars with regard to the large number of jamiyyat (societies) and jama’at (groups) in many of the Islamic lands and elsewhere, and with regard to the differences that exist between them, to the point that each group declares the others to be misguided. Do you not hold that it is fitting to enter into explaining the like of this matter, and to clarify the truth concerning their differences, for fear that these differences will increase and lead to evil consequences for the Muslims?

[A]: Our Prophet, peace be upon him, made clear to Continue reading “” »

Fatwa Concerning Groups and Parties

Fatwa (Verdict) Against the Call for the Unification of the Religions

The Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Under The General Supervision of the Grand Council of Scholars

Fatwa No: 19402, Dated 25th Muharram 1418H

Praise be to Allah alone, and salat and salam be upon Muhammad, his family, companions, and those who righteously follow him until the Day of Judgment.

The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta has reviewed the inquiries, opinions and essays propagated in the mass media concerning the “Call for the Unification of Religions” i.e.; Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and studied what has originated from the call to: Build a Mosque, a Church, and Continue reading “” »

Fatwa (Verdict) Against the Call for the Unification of the Religions

Excellence of the Scholars

Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, says in the Noble Qur’an:-

“Allah bears witness that none has the right to be worshipped but He, and the angels, and those having knowledge (Ulul-’Ilm) (also bear witness to this); (He is always) maintaining His creation in justice. None has the right to be worshipped but He, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.” [Al-Qur'an 3:18]

This verse shows the superiority of knowledge (‘ilm) and its people; the following points can be inferred from this verse:

1. Allah chose the people of knowledge (Ulul-’Ilm) to bear witness to His Oneness (tawhid) over and above the rest of His creation;

2. Allah Continue reading “” »

Excellence of the Scholars

Du'a and its Relationship with Destiny

Du’a – Weapon of the Believer

The topic of du’a and its relationship with destiny (qadr) is a very important one, and one around which much confusion exists. Many people ask: “If everything has already been destined to occur, then of what use is du’a, as, if Allah has written what I want, I will get it without making du’a, and if it is not written for me, then I will never get it no matter how much du’a I make?”

The response to this question lies in understanding the outcome of anything is dependant on the performance of the efforts that Continue reading “” »

Du'a and its Relationship with Destiny

Dislike of the Salaf with Regards to Giving Religious Verdicts

This is similar to the hatred of the salaf as-salih (the Pious Predecessors) that a person should put himself forward to give religious verdicts (fatawa) and to crave them, and to hasten to it, and to do it in excess. Ibn Lahi’ah reports from ‘Ubaydullah ibn Abi Ja’far in mursal form from the Prophet that he said, “He who is boldest from you in giving religious verdicts, will be the boldest in proceeding to the Fire.” [It is reported by ad-Darimi 1/57 and its chain of narration is weak since it is mursal (i.e. there is a missing link or Continue reading “” »

Dislike of the Salaf with Regards to Giving Religious Verdicts

Concept of Fana’

Ibrahim and his believing family, i.e. the Prophets and those who believed in them, knew that there had to be a difference between the Creator and His creation, and between obedience and sin. The more the slave realises this difference, the more he increases in love and servitude towards Allah, so he turns further away from worshipping, loving and obeying anything except Allah. Those misguided mushrikin, on the other hand, view Allah and His creation as equal. Ibrahim said:

“Do you then see whom you have been worshipping – you and your fathers before you? For they are enemies to me; Continue reading “” »

Concept of Fana’

Difference Between Splitting (Iftiraq) and Differing (Ikthilaf)

1. Iftiraq is the severest form of ikhtilaf; in fact it is [one of] the consequences of ikhtilaf. This is because sometimes ikhtilafmay reach the level of ikhtilafand sometimes it may not, hence iftiraq is ikhtilaf and something extra. However, not every ikhtilafis iftiraq and upon this is built the second difference.

2. Not every ikhtilaf is iftiraq while every iftiraq is ikhtilaf. Many of the matters that the Muslims differ over are from the matters of ikhtilaf [but not iftiraq]. It is not permissible to pronounce upon the one who differs [with you] on such issues the ruling of kufr Continue reading “” »

Difference Between Splitting (Iftiraq) and Differing (Ikthilaf)

Determining the Right Way

All the Praises are for Allah and Salutation is for the Messenger and his family and all those that follow him doing good works until the Day of Resurrection.

The very first generation of Muslims that lived and established Islam in their lives with Muhammad, the son of ‘Abdullah, had glory and triumph that no nation that existed before them or any that came after them achieved. This is a reality which no one denies. Thus we find that every conscious Muslim dreams about this reality and so in his own way tries to work for this glory to return Continue reading “” »

Determining the Right Way

Death of Jesus

Al-Baidawi (d. 1286), a Qur’anic exegesist, wrote the text, Anwar at-Tanzil wa Asrar at-Tawail (The Lights of Revelation and the Secrets of Interpretation). He took from earlier works such as those by Zamakhshari and expanded them, subsequently his work is considered to be amongst the best commentaries on the Qur’an.

Allah, the Almighty, says:

“And because they said: We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, the messenger of God. But they did not slay him, nor did they crucify him, for only a likeness of him was shown to them. Those who disagree concerning it surely are in doubt regarding him. Continue reading “” »

Death of Jesus

Danger of Rushing to Perform Takfir

The Messenger, upon whom be peace, said, “He who says to his brother ‘O disbeliever’, then it returns upon one of them.” 1 He also said, “And he who accuses a believer of kufr (disbelief) then it is like killing him.” 2

Al-Imam an-Nawawi said, “They differ as regards interpretation of this ‘returning’, so it is said, ‘kufr returns upon him if he is making that lawful’, and this is far from the context of the narration, and it is said, ‘it is taken to refer to the Khawarij‘, since they declare believers to be kafirun (disbelievers).”3

Al-Imam al-Hafidh ibn Hajr says, Continue reading “” »

Danger of Rushing to Perform Takfir

Creed of Imam at-Tahawi

PREFACE

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.

Imam at-Tahawi’s al-’Aqidah, representative of the viewpoint of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, has long been the most widely acclaimed, and indeed indispensable, reference work on Muslim beliefs, of which this is an edited English translation.

Imam Abu Ja’far Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Salamah bin Salmah bin ‘Abd al Malik bin Salmah bin Sulaym bin Sulayman bin Jawab Azdi, popularly known as Imam at-Tahawi, after his birth-place in Egypt, is among the most outstanding authorities of the Islamic world on hadith and fiqh (jurisprudence). He lived 239-321H, an epoch when both the direct and indirect Continue reading “” »

Creed of Imam at-Tahawi

Correctness and Intention: Conditions of Reformation

The State of Affairs

From the fundamentals of knowledge which have been neglected by many Muslims is how and when an action becomes righteous and acceptable to Allah.

In fact, the matter has grown worse than that! We live in an age in which many Muslims assume that whatever actions they undertake as regards the Din, then they must surely be acceptable to Allah!

Such assumptions – arising from ignorance – have played a destructive role in the collective affairs of this Ummah – may Allah increase it in nobility – and may possibly being destructive to one’s own salvation in the Hereafter, Continue reading “” »

Correctness and Intention: Conditions of Reformation

Conditions of La ilaha illa Allah

Every Muslim knows that the key to Paradise is the statement, “There is none worthy of worship except Allah.” Yet too many Muslims simply rely upon this statement and believe that as long as they have made this statement, nothing will harm them. They think they will be granted Paradise because of this mere verbal statement of the Shahadah. There is no question that the mere saying of,” I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger,” is not sufficient for salvation. In fact, the hypocrites Continue reading “” »

Conditions of La ilaha illa Allah

Concerning the Good Treatment of One's Parents

Indeed all praise belongs to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon His final Messenger Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace and blessings be upon him, the best in character and manners, to whom we are commanded to follow and emulate. And may Allah’s mercy and forgiveness be upon the Prophet’s beloved family and noble companions.

To proceed …

Chapter 1 – Honouring One’s Parents

Imam al-Bukhari [1] opened his book al-Adab al-Mufrad with a chapter concerning the honouring of one’s parents, indicating its importance over the other topics he later covers. He began by citing a verse from the Noble Qur’an:

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Concerning the Good Treatment of One's Parents

Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes of Allah

From iman (faith) in Allah is to have iman in those of His Asma ul-Husna (Beautiful Names) and Sifat ul-’Ulya (Lofty Attributes) that occur in His Great Book and that have been affirmed by His trustworthy Messenger sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – without tahrif (distorting the wording or the meaning), ta’til (divesting or denying the Attributes), takyif (asking how) or tamthil (resembling Allah to any of His creation). Rather, it is obligatory to leave them as they came, without takyif. Along with this, it is also obligatory to have iman in the meaning that Allah – the Mighty and Majestic Continue reading “” »

Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes of Allah

Affiliate Marketing: Staying Away From Scams

Many of us are upset and frustrated with our current jobs. The low pay and sense of being undervalued drive many of us to dream of our own businesses. However, the costs combines with the risk factors stops most of us in our tracks. Affiliate marketing is a way for people to work for themselves with no risk. There is no cost to you and you’re paid on performance. However, today one has to be careful. There are plenty of scammers and con artists out there that are more than happy to take you money and hard work off of Continue reading “” »

Affiliate Marketing: Staying Away From Scams

Affiliate Marketing: Tips On How To Spot A Scam

Many of us want new jobs with new opportunities. We are either bored with what we are doing at the moment and desire new challenges, or dislike the place we are currently working and desperately want a change. Many of us would love to run our own businesses. The freedom and independence that this brings, answering only to you and working when you want is an incredibly desirable thing. However, the reality of this materializing is slim to none in most people’s cases. Most of us don’t have the capital required to start a small business. Others are frightened off Continue reading “” »

Affiliate Marketing: Tips On How To Spot A Scam

You have finally decided that the 9-5 day job isn’t for you. Your tired of your work being undervalues and underappreciated. You would like to work when you feel you are most productive, not when some boss or manager feels it is so. You are also tired of working hard with no incentive or reward scheme in place.

Affiliate marketing is a great opportunity for those who want to venture out on their own. The minimal risk and zero start up costs make it an attractive option to many. Affiliate marketing programs are perfect for those people who are motivated and Continue reading “” »

A Day In The Life Of An Affiliate Marketer

Being in the affiliate marketing business is not that hard now with the internet at your disposable. It is much easier now compared to the days when people have to make use of the telephones and other mediums of information just to get the latest updates on the way their program is coming along.

So with technology at hand, and assuming that the affiliate is working from home, a day in his or her life would sound something like this…

Upon waking up and after having breakfast, the computer is turned on to check out new developments in the network. As far Continue reading “” »

A Day In The Life Of An Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate Marketing Rules

So you have been wanting to get into affiliate marketing, and want to know the rules. You have your website and or blog all set up and ready to go. You have chosen your niche and market that you want to promote and make money off of. You just need links to start making money. Promoting other’s services and products is not something that is difficult to do. However, you will find that with all of the many companies that offer affiliate programs, and referral options, they all have their own rules that you must follow.

Affiliate marketing is pretty easy Continue reading “” »

Affiliate Marketing Rules

Affiliate Marketing Options

Have you been wanting to give your current job the shove for quite some time? Do you have the tune, take this job and shove it as your cell phone ring tone? Would you love to get into your own business but you’re afraid of the risk? Well the fears of risk are nothing to be laughed at. The vast majority of small businesses fail within the first year. There are a variety of reasons but the financial risk is incredibly high. To minimize the risk many look into the field of affiliate marketing. This takes about 90% Continue reading “” »

What Is The Attraction Of A Home Based Affiliate Marketing Business?

Many of us dream of packing our jobs in. we would love to tell our bosses to take this job and shove it. Many of us are frightened of doing what we most desire. The fear of leaving that secure source of income stops most, those who get past that fear that don’t have the capital to get a business up and running.

A home business does take money of it is run as a sole proprietorship. However, starting a home based affiliate marketing business is a completely different kettle of fish. Setting up a home based affiliate marketing business is Continue reading “” »

What Is The Attraction Of A Home Based Affiliate Marketing Business?

Tips For A Successful Affiliate Marketing Business

Now that you have decided to take the plunge and set up a business for yourself, you need to insure that you do all of the right things. Affiliate marketing businesses do take the risk away but you still need to conduct this venture as you would any other business. If it is your sole source of income you’ll want to give it your all and make it as successful as possible. In this article, we will look at ways to get your business going and make it successful. By following the advice in this article your affiliate marketing business Continue reading “” »

Tips For A Successful Affiliate Marketing Business

How Affiliate Marketing Can Enable You To Work From Home

Most if us are incredibly comfortable in our own homes. It is where all of our comforts are kept. Part of the daily grind of a job is having to leave the home. The task is much more difficult if you have children to consider. Many of us would love to be able to work from home. We are more comfortable and can be much more productive. However, very few regular jobs offer this type of flexibility. They want employees on site where they can be watched and monitored.

If you would like to make a living working from home, the Continue reading “” »

How Affiliate Marketing Can Enable You To Work From Home

So Many Affiliate Programs! Which One Do I Choose?

Ask questions first before you join an affiliate program. Do a little research about the choices of program that you intend to join into. Get some answers because they will be the deciding point of what you will be achieving later on.

Will it cost you anything to join? Most affiliate programs being offered today are absolutely free of charge. So why settle for those that charge you some dollars before joining.

When do they issue the commission checks? Every program is different. Some issue their checks once a month, every quarter, etc. Select the one that is suited to your payment Continue reading “” »

So Many Affiliate Programs! Which One Do I Choose?

3 Things All Affiliate Marketers Need To Survive Online

Every affiliate marketer is always looking for the successful market that gives the biggest paycheck. Sometimes they think it is a magic formula that is readily available for them. Actually, it is more complicated than that. It is just good marketing practices that have been proven over years of hard work and dedication.

There are tactics that have worked before with online marketing and is continuing to work in the online affiliate marketing world of today. With these top three marketing tips, you will be able to able to increase your sales and survive in the affiliate marketing online.

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3 Things All Affiliate Marketers Need To Survive Online

Getting the Most From Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is nothing new on the internet. However, it sure is something that many come and go after. When you are looking to start your own website or blog and add some affiliate marketing links to it, there are some things that you should know. Affiliate marketing is not for everyone. It is not for anyone that is looking to make money fast, nor is it for the impatient. You have to have two things in order to be successful with affiliate marketing, and those two things are patience, and determination. When you put Continue reading “” »

Which Affiliate Networks To Look Out For When Promoting

There are many horror stories about affiliate programs and networks. People have heard them over and over again, that some are even wary of joining one. The stories they may have heard are those related to illegal programs or pyramid schemes. Basically, this kind of market does not have real, worthy product.

You do not want to be associated with these schemes. It is obvious you want to be with a program that offers high quality product that you will readily endorse. The growing number of those who have joined already and are succeeding immensely is proof enough that there are Continue reading “” »

Which Affiliate Networks To Look Out For When Promoting

Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting Your Affiliate Marketing Business

Well, you have left that awful job and now are working for yourself. You have jumped on board your new venture which is affiliate marketing. You’re incredibly excited and are working all the hours God sends to make this venture a success. You checking up and monitoring your site and you see that sales are going quite well. Many of the strategies and things that you put in place have helped your affiliate company sell quite a bit. The end of the month finally arrives and you’re waiting for that first large payment. When you check your account you are Continue reading “” »

Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting Your Affiliate Marketing Business

Affiliate Marketing Tips

Today, many of us want to pack up our jobs and be our own bosses. The idea of working for you attracts many. However, the reality of making it happen soon stops most. In fact the vast majority of us cannot get a business off the ground due to 2 main factors; the first being money and the second being risk.

Starting even a small business takes a fair amount of money. You need to buy or rent premises, purchase your stock and equipment and pay staff if you have them. You will also have other outside expenses such as advertising.

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Affiliate Marketing Tips

How To Be Cautious And Successful In Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Marketing is a great program. It provides those who want it with the means to set up their own home business. As an affiliate, you do work for another but you are rewarded for your work. The money you make is based on your individual performance not an hourly or yearly salary. Affiliate marketing provides many incentives to work harder and more efficiently. The harder and better you work, the more monetary success you are likely to see. Affiliate marketing also reduces the amount of risk. The main company handles the advertising and creation of the product allowing you Continue reading “” »

How To Be Cautious And Successful In Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Marketing and Pay Per Click

Do you want to make more money? Do you want to turn that computer you spent so much money on into a cash cow? Well it is possible. It won’t happen overnight but with time and hard work you’ll soon be working from home if you choose.

Do you currently have a website? Do you wonder why it isn’t making you any money? You keep posting great content, wonderful writing samples and articles but still your balance is zero. Well perhaps you need to expand your horizons. By signing up for pay per click affiliate sites you can soon see cash Continue reading “” »

Affiliate Marketing and Pay Per Click

Some Advice For Those Who Want To Become Affiliates

Today, many of us are growing increasingly tired of the workplace and the daily grind. We are continually overworked and undervalued. Working a traditional job offers very little incentive to produce more. The vast majority of us pare paid a wage with very little movement for increases.

Increasing numbers of us want to work for ourselves but this requires money and a great deal of risk. Starting your own business is a risky venture and it may be years before any significant profit is seen. Most of us can’t wait that long as our financial obligations need to be met immediately.

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Some Advice For Those Who Want To Become Affiliates

Prayer for Forgiveness

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Prayer for Forgiveness

Digging a Deep Grave is Desirable

The purpose of burial is to hide the body in a pit in order to prevent its stench from fouling the atmosphere, and to save it from being eaten by various beasts and birds. If these conditions are met and this purpose is served, then one has carried out one’s responsibility . It is encouraged, however, to make the depth of the grave equal to the height of an average man. This is based on a hadith reported by Nasa’i and Tirmidhi (who considers it a sound hadith) from Hisham ibn ‘Amer who said: “We complained to the Prophet, peace Continue reading “” »

Digging a Deep Grave is Desirable

Companions of the Prophet: Between Those Who Extol Their Virtues and Those Who Belittle Their Excellence

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and surely the victory (at the end) is for those who are pious and there is no enmity except to those who oppress. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except for Allah alone having no partners and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.

To proceed:

1. Indeed it is from the boastings of Islam and from the proofs of its greatness that it had a people that were cultivated at the hands of the noble Prophet, peace be upon him. These people Continue reading “” »

Companions of the Prophet: Between Those Who Extol Their Virtues and Those Who Belittle Their Excellence

Clarification of Doubts Regarding Innovation

An Introduction to Innovation in the Language

It is a valid form of innovation, it is an invention without a preceding likeness. And from it is the statement of Allah the Exalted, “Inventor of the Heavens and the Earth.” [Al-Qur'an 2:117] That is, the Innovator of those two things on other than a preceding likeness. The statement of the Exalted, “Say, I am not a new one from amongst the messengers.” [Al-Qur'an 46:9]

That is, “I am not the first who came with a message from Allah to the slaves, rather there have preceded before me, many from amongst the messengers.” And Continue reading “” »

Clarification of Doubts Regarding Innovation

Categories and Aspects of Shirk

It is necessary to gain knowledge about the characteristics which Allah has peculiarised for Himself so that none of them be attributed to any other else. Such things are countless. We, on our part, shall be mentioning some of those things and prove them in the background of Qur’an and hadith so that the people may understand the other pertinent things also with their help.

Shirk in Knowledge

The first thing is that Allah is present everywhere by His Knowledge which Continue reading “” »

Categories and Aspects of Shirk

When Satan hears the Adhaan

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When Satan hears the Adhaan

Muslim Burial at Sunrise, at Midday, or at Sunse

There is a consensus that a body may be buried during any of these three times whenever there is danger of it decomposing otherwise. If there is no such danger, its burial during these times is still permissible, according to the majority of scholars, provided that it is not done so on purpose, as reported by Ahmad, Muslim, and the compilers of Sunan on the authority of ‘Uqbah who said: “The Prophet, peace be upon him, forbade us from offering Continue reading “” »

Muslim Burial at Sunrise, at Midday, or at Sunse

Burial is a Collective Obligation

There is a consensus that burying a dead body and covering it is a collective obligation (fard kifayah). If some Muslims bury the dead body, it would absolve the rest of them from this obligation. Allah, the Almighty, says: “Have We not caused the earth to hold within itself the living and the dead?” Qur’an 77.25-26

The majority of scholars are of the opinion that it is permissible to bury the dead anytime during the day or night. The Prophet, peace Continue reading “” »

Burial is a Collective Obligation

Asmaaul-Husnaa (Beautiful Names) and Sifaat ul-'Ulyaa (Lofty Attributes)

From Iimaan (faith) in Allaah is to have Iimaan in those of His Asma ul-Husna (Beautiful Names) and Sifaat ul-’Ulya (Lofty Attributes) that occur in His Great Book and that have been affirmed by His trustworthy Messenger sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – without tahrif (distorting the wording or the meaning), ta’til (divesting or denying the Attributes), takyif (asking how) or tamthil (resembling Allaah to any of His creation). Rather, it is obligatory to leave them as they came, without takyif. Continue reading “” »

Asmaaul-Husnaa (Beautiful Names) and Sifaat ul-'Ulyaa (Lofty Attributes)

Islam and Astrology

Astrology is the study of the relationship between the movements of the stars and their influence on people and events. From an Islamic perspective, Astrology is divided into two branches – polytheistic and lawful.

Polytheistic Astrology

Can you imagine claming that the stars and planets have such domineering power that they can steer people’s lives and destinies? That they are the determining factor of good or bad luck? This form of polytheism, experienced by those to whom Abraham, peace be upon him, Continue reading “” »

Islam and Astrology

Allah's Command Ordering Obedience to His Apostle

Allah, glorious be His praise, said:

“Verily, those who swear allegiance to thee swear allegiance really to Allah; the hand of Allah is above their hands. So whoever breaks his oath, breaks it only to his own hurt, and to him who fulfills what he has pledged to Allah, He will grant a great reward.”

[Al-Qur'an 48:10]

And He said:

“Whoever obeys the Apostle has obeyed Allah.”

[Al-Qur'an 4:82]

So Allah instructed men that their homage to the Apostle is homage to Him, and their Continue reading “” »

Allah's Command Ordering Obedience to His Apostle