On the authority of Abu ‘Abdullah al-Nu’man bin Bashir (ra) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah(sas) say:
“The halal is clear and the haram is clear, and between them are matters unclear that are unknown to most people. Whoever is wary of these unclear matters has absolved his religion and honor. And whoever indulges in them has indulged in the haram. It is like a shepherd who herds his sheep too close to preserved sanctuary, and they will eventually graze in it. Every king has a sanctuary, and the sanctuary of Allah is what He has made haram. There lies within the body a piece of flesh. If it is sound, the whole body is sound; and if it is corrupted, the whole body is corrupted. Verily this piece is the heart.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
1Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
5“Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries a wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
8“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11The greatest among you will be your servant. 12For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Seven Woes on the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees
13“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. [14]b
15“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.
29“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous. 30And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. 32Go ahead, then, and complete what your ancestors started!
33“You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? 34Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. 35And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 36Truly I tell you, all this will come on this generation.
37“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 38Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’ c ”
Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar
15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17 Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not?”
18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? 19 Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, 20 and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”
21 “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
22 When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.
HYPOCRITES IN Quran Kareem
Hypocrisy in Islam is a serious sickness and a great crime. It means making an outward display of Islam whilst inwardly concealing disbelief. Hypocrisy is more dangerous than disbelief and the punishment for it is more severe, because it is disbelief mixed with Islam and its harmful effects are greater. Hence Allah will put the hypocrites in the lowest level of Hell, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
{Verily, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depth (grade) of the Fire; no helper will you find for them.} [Al-Nisa/ Women 4:145]
The hypocrites are always confused, always planning deceit and plots. Although outwardly they appear to be with the believers, inwardly they are with the disbelievers. So sometimes they are inclined towards the believers and sometimes they are inclined towards the disbelievers.
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “There are four characteristics, whoever has them all is a pure hypocrite, and whoever has one of them has one of the characteristics of hypocrisy, until he gives it up: when he is entrusted with something he betrays that trust, when he speaks he lies, when he makes a covenant he breaks it, and when he disputes he resorts to obscene speech.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (54) and Muslim (58).
If any of those who believe in Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah/ God) has any of these characteristics, he has fallen into minor hypocrisy to the extent to which he has done such deeds or has that characteristic, because he resembles the hypocrites in some of their actions, even if he is not exactly like them.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The word hypocrisy refers to major hypocrisy which means concealing disbelief, or minor hypocrisy which means behaving differently in private and in public with regard to obligatory duties. … This is well known among the scholars and this is how they interpreted the words of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), “The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is entrusted with something he betrays that trust.” Narrated by at-Tirmidhi and others. More than one of the early scholars said: A lesser form of kufr, a lesser form of hypocrisy, a lesser form of shirk. “(Majmoo‘ al-Fataawa, 11/140 )
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, most of the hypocrites in my nation are among its reciters.” ( of Quran)
Source: Musnad Ahmad 6633; Grade: Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut; عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِي قَالَ قَالَ رَسُول اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّ أَكْثَرَ مُنَافِقِي أُمَّتِي قُرَّاؤُهَا 6633 مسند أحمد بن حنبل 11/210 المحدث شعيب الأرناؤوط خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في تخريج المسند
SURAH MUNAFIKUN- THE HYPOCRITES- QURAN TRANSLATION
In the name of Allah/ God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
1. When the hypocrites come to you (Muhammad- saw), they say, “We bear witness that you are God’s Messenger.” God knows that you are His Messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are liars. 2. They treat their oaths as a cover, and so they repel others from God’s path. Evil is what they do.
3. That is because they believed, and then disbelieved; so their hearts were sealed, and they cannot understand.
4. When you see them, their appearance impresses you. And when they speak, you listen to what they say. They are like propped-up timber. They think every shout is aimed at them. They are the enemy, so beware of them. God condemns them; how deluded they are!
5. And when it is said to them, “Come, the Messenger of God will ask forgiveness for you,” they bend their heads, and you see them turning away arrogantly.
6. It is the same for them, whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them; God will not forgive them. God does not guide the sinful people.
7. It is they who say: “Do not spend anything on those who side with God’s Messenger, unless they have dispersed.” To God belong the treasures of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites do not understand.
8. They say, “If we return to the City, the more powerful therein will evict the weak.” But power belongs to God, and His Messenger, and the believers; but the hypocrites do not know.
9. O you who believe! Let neither your possessions nor your children distract you from the remembrance of God. Whoever does that—these are the losers.
10. And give from what We have provided for you, before death approaches one of you, and he says, “My Lord, if only You would delay me for a short while, so that I may be charitable, and be one of the righteous.”
11. But God will not delay a soul when its time has come. God is Informed of what you do.
13. They will carry their own loads, and other loads with their own. And they will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection concerning what they used to fabricate.
14. We sent Noah to his people, and He stayed among them for a thousand years minus fifty years. Then the Deluge swept them; for they were wrongdoers.15. But We saved him, together with the company of the Ark, and We made it a sign for all peoples.
16. And Abraham, when he said to his people, “Worship God, and fear Him. That is better for you, if you only knew.
17. You worship idols besides God, and you fabricate falsehoods. Those you worship, instead of God, cannot provide you with livelihood. So seek your livelihood from God, and worship Him, and thank Him. To Him you will be returned.” 18. If you disbelieve, communities before you have also disbelieved. The Messenger is only responsible for clear transmission.
19. Have they not seen how Allah/ God originates the creation, and then reproduces it? This is easy for God.
20. Say, “Roam the earth, and observe how He originated the creation.” Then God will bring about the next existence. God has power over all things.”
21. He punishes whom He wills, and He grants mercy to whom He wills, and to Him you will be restored.
22. You cannot escape, on earth or in the heaven; and you have no protector and no savior besides God.
Surah Nuh/ Noah in Quran Kareem – translation
In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
1. We sent Noah to his people: “Warn your people before there comes upon them a painful punishment.” 2. He said, “O my people, I am to you a clear warner.
3. Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me. 4. And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”
5. He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.6. But my call added only to their flight. 7. Whenever I called them to Your forgiveness, they thrust their fingers into their ears, and wrapped themselves in their garments, and insisted, and became more and more arrogant. 8. Then I called them openly. 9. Then I appealed to them publicly, and I spoke to them privately.
10. I said, ‘Ask your Lord for forgiveness; He is Forgiving. 11. He will let loose the sky upon you in torrents. 12. And provide you with wealth and children, and allot for you gardens, and allot for you rivers.
13. What is the matter with you, that you do not appreciate God’s Greatness? 14. Although He created you in stages. 15. Do you not realize that God created seven heavens in layers? 16. And He set the moon in their midst for light, and He made the sun a lamp. 17. And God germinated you from the earth like plants. 18. Then He will return you into it, and will bring you out again.
19. And God made the earth a spread for you. 20. That you may travel its diverse roads.’”
21. Noah said, “My Lord, they have defied me, and followed him whose wealth and children increase him only in perdition.” 22. And they schemed outrageous schemes. 23. And they said, “Do not give up your gods; do not give up Wadd, nor Souwa, nor Yaghoos, and Yaooq, and Nassr. 24. They have misled many, so do not increase the wrongdoers except in confusion.”
25. Because of their wrongs, they were drowned, and were hurled into a Fire. They did not find apart from God any helpers.
26. Noah said, “My Lord, do not leave of the unbelievers a single dweller on earth. 27. If You leave them, they will mislead your servants, and will breed only wicked unbelievers. 28. My Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and anyone who enters my home in faith, and all the believing men and believing women; and do not increase the wrongdoers except in perdition.”
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Ka’ab ibn Malik (R.A) said, “When I greeted the Messenger of Allah, whose face was glittering with happiness, for whenever Allah’s Messenger ﷺ was happy, his face used to glitter, as if it was a piece of the moon, and we used to recognize it (i.e. his happiness) from his face.” Once Al-Baraa (R.A) was asked whether the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ face was like the sword to which he replied: No, it was like the moon.
On the authority of Umm Ma‘bad ‘Atikah bint Khalid al-Khuza‘iyyah (ra) who said:’I saw a man of visible radiance and purity, beautiful appearance, bright faced, with neither protruding ribs nor a small head, handsome and fair. His eyes were deep black and large, and his eyelashes were lush. His voice was mellow and soft. The whiteness of his eyes was bright and his pupils were very black. His eyebrows were beautifully arched and connected. His neck was long, his beard densely full. When he was silent, he appeared dignified. When he spoke, he was eminent and crowned with magnificence. His speech was sweet, his words precise, neither too little nor too much. Like a string of pearls flowing down gradually. He was the most striking and beautiful of people when seen from afar and the fairest of them when seen up close. He was medium height, neither unagreeably tall nor scornfully short; a branch between two branches. Among the three he was the most radiant in appearance, the finest of them in stature. He was surrounded by companions. When he spoke, they listened attentively. When he gave orders, they hastened to fulfil them. Honoured, served and surrounded by followers. He neither frowned, nor criticised’. [Al-Baihaqi and al-Hakim]
#Prophet Muhammad(Sal Allahu Alayhi wa Sallam) – Appearance; #Islam; #Hadith
ALLAH has described these attributes in the Glorious Quran. (Al Fath 48: 29)
28. He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad ) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam), that He may make it (Islam) superior over all religions. And All-Sufficient is Allah as a Witness.
29. Muhammad () is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking Bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (foreheads) from the traces of (their) prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurat (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, it then becomes thick, and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe (i.e. all those who follow Islamic Monotheism, the religion of Prophet Muhammad till the Day of Resurrection) and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (i.e. Paradise).
SURAH MUHAMMAD;
1.Those who disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allah, and in the Message of Prophet Muhammad ], and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah (Islamic Monotheism), He will render their deeds vain .
2.But those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad (), for it is the truth from their Lord, He will expiate from them their sins, and will make good their state.
3.That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood, while those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus does Allah set forth their parables for mankind.
7. O you who believe! If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm.
8. But those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism), for them is destruction, and (Allah) will make their deeds vain.
9.That is because they hate that which Allah has sent down (this Qur’an and Islamic laws, etc.), so He has made their deeds fruitless.
SURAH AL ARAF:
SURAH ARAF – Prophet Muhammad(saw) “˹They are˺ the ones who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whose description they find in their Torah and the Gospel.1 He commands them to do good and forbids them from evil, permits for them what is lawful and forbids to them what is impure, and relieves them from their burdens and the shackles that bound them. ˹Only˺ those who believe in him, honour and support him, and follow the light sent down to him will be successful.”
SURAH AL IMRAN:
1.Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
2.Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists.
3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Qur’an) to you (Muhammad ) with truth, confirming what came before it. And he sent down the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
4.Aforetime, as a guidance to mankind, And He sent down the criterion [of judgement between right and wrong (this Qur’an)]. Truly, those who disbelieve in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, for them there is a severe torment; and Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of Retribution.
5. Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the heavens.
6.He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
7. It is He Who has sent down to you (Muhammad ) the Book (this Qur’an). In it are Verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book [and those are the Verses of Al-Ahkam (commandments, etc.), Al-Fara’id (obligatory duties) and Al-Hudud (legal laws for the punishment of thieves, adulterers, etc.)]; and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah (polytheism and trials, etc.), and seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings save Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: “We believe in it; the whole of it (clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord.” And none receive admonition except men of understanding. (Tafsir At-Tabari).
HADITH:
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: If only I had done something else! Rather say: Allah has decreed what He wills. Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of Satan.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2664; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim;
Why Christianity is Idolatry – even by Bible Old Standards
Christians are Idolators even by the Bible standards – like Exodus 20 – The 10 Commandments – they should not make Partners to God/ Allah azza wa Jal (shirk) in Arabic; because in those early days they were worshipping Allah azza wa Jal Alone (God AllMighty in English) they were Muslim (meaning Submitting to God);
-Nabi/ Prophet Jesus himself was a Muslim and preached the Shema (hear,Oh Israel the Lord your God is One)- but Later on – about 325CE – at the Council of Nicea when the Church became a State – they came up with this “son” of God idea – and even the Greek and Latin translations from Aramaic (the Language Jesus actually spoke) – they used “ebed” – Slave/ Servant of God; Islam was Jesus’ religion not modern day Christianity; Exodus The Ten Commandments 20 And God spoke all these words: 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
* QURAN KAREEM IS THE FINAL REVELATION IN ORIGINAL ARABIC LANGUAGE: MEANING OF WORSHIP AND STORY OF JESUS IN BRIEF:
Here are some Verses about Jesus – he himself will Deny many people’s Idolatry in Judgement Day: And ˹on Judgment Day˺ Allah will say, “O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you ever ask the people to worship you and your mother as gods besides Allah?” He will answer, “Glory be to You! How could I ever say what I had no right to say? If I had said such a thing, you would have certainly known it. You know what is ˹hidden˺ within me, but I do not know what is within You. Indeed, You ˹alone˺ are the Knower of all unseen.(Surah Maidah 116);
Jesus in Quran Kareem – Surah Maryam(Mary) – 19:30-33: Sahih International[Jesus] said, “Indeed, I am the servant of Allah . He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet. And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakah as long as I remain alive. And [made me] dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant. And peace is on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive. That is Jesus, the son of Mary – the word of truth about which they are in dispute. It is not [befitting] for Allah to take a son; exalted is He! When He decrees an affair, He only says to it, “Be,” and it is. Sahih International[Jesus said], “And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.”
JESUS CONCEPTION & MISSION, SALVATION(raised to the Heavens Alive) – Surah Al IMRAN (Family of Imran)- Quran Kareem;
42. And (remember) when the angels said: “O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you (from polytheism and disbelief), and chosen you above the women of the ‘Alamin (mankind and jinns) (of her lifetime).”
43. O Mary! “Submit yourself with obedience to your Lord (Allah, by worshipping none but Him Alone) and prostrate yourself, and Irka’i (bow down etc.) along with Ar-Raki’un (those who bow down etc.).”
44. This is a part of the news of the Ghaib (unseen, i.e. the news of the past nations of which you have no knowledge) which We inspire you with (O Muhammad ). You were not with them, when they cast lots with their pens as to which of them should be charged with the care of Maryam (Mary); nor were you with them when they disputed.
45. (Remember) when the angels said: “O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah gives you the glad tidings of a Word [“Be!” – and he was! i.e. ‘Iesa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary)] from Him, his name will be the Messiah ‘Iesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary), held in honour in this world and in the Hereafter, and will be one of those who are near to Allah.”
46. “He will speak to the people in the cradle and in manhood, and he will be one of the righteous.”
47. She said: “O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me.” He said: “So (it will be) for Allah creates what He wills. When He has decreed something, He says to it only: “Be!” and it is.
48. And He (Allah) will teach him [‘Iesa (Jesus)] the Book and Al-Hikmah (i.e. the Sunnah, the faultless speech of the Prophets, wisdom, etc.), (and) the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).
49. And will make him [‘Iesa (Jesus)] a Messenger to the Children of Israel (saying): “I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, that I design for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah’s Leave; and I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by Allah’s Leave. And I inform you of what you eat, and what you store in your houses. Surely, therein is a sign for you, if you believe.
50. And I have come confirming that which was before me of the Taurat (Torah), and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden to you, and I have come to you with a proof from your Lord. So fear Allah and obey me.
51. Truly! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him (Alone). This is the Straight Path.
52. Then when ‘Iesa (Jesus) came to know of their disbelief, he said: “Who will be my helpers in Allah’s Cause?” Al-Hawariun (the disciples) said: “We are the helpers of Allah; we believe in Allah, and bear witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allah).”
53. Our Lord! We believe in what You have sent down, and we follow the Messenger [‘Iesa (Jesus)]; so write us down among those who bear witness (to the truth i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah – none has the right to be worshipped but Allah).
54. And they (disbelievers) plotted [to kill ‘Iesa (Jesus)], and Allah planned too. And Allah is the Best of the planners.
55. And (remember) when Allah said: “O ‘Iesa (Jesus)! I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear you [of the forged statement that ‘Iesa (Jesus) is Allah’s son] of those who disbelieve, and I will make those who follow you (Monotheists, who worship none but Allah) superior to those who disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allah, or disbelieve in some of His Messengers, e.g. Muhammad , ‘Iesa (Jesus), Musa (Moses), etc., or in His Holy Books, e.g. the Taurat (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Qur’an] till the Day of Resurrection. Then you will return to Me and I will judge between you in the matters in which you used to dispute.”
56. “As to those who disbelieve, I will punish them with a severe torment in this world and in the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers.”
Verily, deeds are only with intentions. Verily, every person will have only what they intended. Whoever emigrated to Allah and his messenger, his emigration is for Allah and his messenger. Whoever emigrated to get something in the world or to marry a woman, his emigration is for that to which he emigrated. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 54, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
Introduction – Commentary on hadith – by Dr. Jamal Badawi
This ḥadīth is considered to be one of the greatest ḥadīth in Islām. According to Al-Imām al-Shāfiʼī;, this ḥadīth is one third of the knowledge of Islām being related to over seventy topics of fiqh. This ḥadīth was expressed by the Prophet (pbuh) at the time when a man migrated from Makkah to Madīnah during the Hijrah for the sake of marrying a woman. Niyyah or intention has two meanings: 1. The intention before performing an ʼibādah (an act of worship such as prayer, fasting, etc.) 2. The willingness of performing an action In this ḥadīth, the Prophet (pbuh) starts with the principle “Actions are judged by intentions,” and then gives three practical examples. This is a methodology used by the Prophet (pbuh) when conveying certain Islāmic principles. Examples help illustrate the principle so that it is easier for people to understand it, and so that they can apply it to other situations. The three examples consist of: (1) a single good intention (migration for the sake of Allah and His Messenger) and (2) two inferior intentions (migration for the sake of worldly gains or marriage).
Lessons
A. Ikhlāṣ – Sincerity to Allah (SWT)
This ḥadīth emphasizes the importance of ikhlāṣ, or sincerity. This is to be truthful and honest with Allah (SWT), performing an act solely for His sake whereby no other entity or thing is sought. Ikhlāṣ is the major condition for the acceptance of good deeds. This ḥadīth is therefore a criterion to help Muslims evaluate and judge what they do and say “as an ʼibādah” in their daily lives. The other condition is that actions must be done in accordance with the Sharīʼah (Islāmic Law) as is explained in Ḥadīth 5 [“Whosoever introduces into this affair of ours (Islām) something that does not belong to it is to be rejected” (Al-Bukhārī & Muslim)].
Ikhlās, or sincerity is to be truthful and honest with Allah (SWT), performing an act solely for His sake whereby no other entity or thing is sought. Ikhlās is the major condition for the acceptance of good deeds
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Reddit marketing offers the opportunity to connect with a highly diverse and passionate user base. As one of most popular websites in the world, Reddit has millions of monthly active users from various backgrounds. Within this user base, there’s likely niches or communities related to nearly any product or service.
Reddit users are also known for their high levels of engagement, as they actively participate in discussions. Because users can upvote, downvote, and post content, Reddit is a great platform for interacting with potential customers and growing your audience. If your content gains traction on Reddit, it can quickly go viral. When compared to other platforms, Reddit has one of the highest opportunities for virality thanks to the voting system.
The organization of thousands of specific subreddits allows businesses to target their marketing strategy extremally precisely. You can create content that reaches your target audience through promoted posts and Reddit ads. But remember that, above all, the reddit community values authenticity and transparency. Focus on P2P marketing by engaging in genuine conversations and providing valuable information, your reddit interactions will be better received.
Still skeptical about investing time and resources into reddit marketing? Check out this case study: Adobe x Reddit. By partnering with Reddit’s KarmaLab, Adobe was able to create creative ads that delivered 3x the conversion rate compared to their other top-performing channels.
Getting started with Reddit marketing
To start creating killer Reddit ads, you need to create a Reddit business account. Simply sign up on the Reddit website, select a professional username, and set up your profile. Make sure to actively participate in relevant communities to become familiar with subreddit rules and etiquette. Understanding the intricacies of subreddit behavior involves following these best practices:
Find relevant subreddits: Search for subreddit communities related to your niche or industry.
Read the rules: Each subreddit is governed by its own rules and guidelines. You can usually find these listed in the sidebar. Typically rules include restrictions on self-promotion, posting frequency, and appropriate content.
Engage authentically: Engage in meaningful discussions and provide value to the community. Avoiding excessive self-promotion will protect you from getting banned or developing a negative reputation.
Introduce yourself: Before engaging in promotional activities, consider making an introductory post or comment in the subreddit.
Use the 90/10 rule: It’s recommended to make 90% of your Reddit contributions non-promotional and 10% promotional so you come across as an invested member of the community.
Respond to feedback and criticism: Prepare yourself for both positive and negative comments. Keep responses professional and empathetic, addressing concerns when appropriate.
Avoid vote manipulation: Don’t try too hard. Asking for upvotes, downvotes, or manipulative voting is against Reddit’s rules and will only hurt your marketing efforts.
Monitor your reputation: Follow discussions and mentions related to your business so you can respond to inquiries, thank users for positive feedback, and promptly address concerns.
Building a business presence on Reddit
Building a business presence on Reddit
Whether you’re creating a branded subreddit or interacting with existing communities, it’s important to build a business presence on Reddit. The first step is crafting an appealing profile and bio. Use your business logo as your profile picture to maintain brand consistency and keep your bio brief, describing your business and what you offer. Include contact info and a link to your business website to make it easier for users to discover more about your business.
While it’s important to maintain professionalism, don’t forget to let your brand’s personality shine through. Once you’ve created an appealing profile and bio, shift your focus to building brand presence in various subreddits. Here are a few strategies for choosing the right subreddits for marketing.
Relevance: Join subreddits that are directly related to your niche or industry, ensuring your target audience is present.
Size and activity: Consider how large and engaged communities are in each subreddit. Larger subreddits may have more potential reach, but smaller ones can offer more engaged audiences.
Niche subreddits: Niche subreddits typically have highly dedicated and knowledgeable users who can be more receptive to your content.
Observe user behavior: Spend time observing the user culture and what type of content is well-received so you can tailor your marketing efforts to better align with their preferences.
Participate actively: Before promoting your business, participate in subreddits by contributing to discussions, offering advice, and building a positive brand reputation
Keep in mind that Reddit marketing is about building relationships and trust with the community. The platform is not designed for direct sales. Rather, the more genuine and valuable your contributions are, the more likely you are to succeed in connecting with like minded people.
Content creation and strategy
Creating a Reddit ad and content strategy requires a solid understanding of the types of content that resonate on the platform. Some of the content types that generally perform well on Reddit are text posts, informative guides, AMAs (Ask Me Anythings), viral trends and memes, contests, and inspirational stories. Sharing content is a great method of free advertising that isn’t overly promotional.
Engaging content can pose questions, tell stories, or share experiences. The goal of content creation is adding value to the target audience. Whether you’re uploading how-to articles that solve a problem related to your niche, sharing inspiring narratives, or running contests to create excitement, keep your Reddit audience front and center.
Developing a content calendar for consistent engagement
Reddit’s community can be sensitive to overt marketing, paid ads, and spam. Develop a content calendar that revolves around building a strong and authentic presence. Here are the key steps for developing an effective and interesting content calendar:
Set clear objectives
Research peak times
Maintain a regular posting schedule
Diversify content types
Align with your brand’s values, personality, and goals
Allocate time to engage with the community
Plan when and how you’ll promote products or services
Keep an eye on trending topics and events
Use Reddit’s built-in analytics and other tools to track performance
Encourage feedback from your Reddit audience to make improvements
Leveraging Reddit advertising
How to leverage Reddit advertising
Reddit offers diverse advertising options, including promoted posts, traditional display ads, video ads, carousel ads, sponsored topics, and trending takeovers, each with unique features and guidelines for effective utilization.
Reddit offers diverse options for business advertising. You can create promoted posts that appear as sponsored content in users’ feeds just like regular posts. These ads can be targeted to specific subreddits, interests, and demographics, and can also generate upvotes, downvotes, and comments. Reddit also offers traditional display ads in the sidebar and banner positions.
Other advertising options include video ads, carousel ads, sponsored topics, and trending takeovers. Sponsored topics allow companies to create a branded landing page with related discussions. A trending takeover is a premium ad placement that appears at the top of Reddit’s Popular feed. This ad type is full-screen and high-impact.
To effectively utilize Reddit ads, use eye-catching visuals, compelling headlines and copy, and be transparent about the fact that your content is sponsored. Be mindful of how often your ads are shown to your user base to avoid overexposing and annoying them. Ensure that the landing page your ad directs users to showcases relevant content, is user-friendly, and optimized for conversions.
Engaging with the Reddit community
One of the main benefits of Reddit marketing is the ability to genuinely interact with diverse communities. To become a valuable member of the community, share knowledge, provide insightful comments, and contribute to conversations authentically. Utilize AMAs and other interactive formats to engage with other users. By focusing on building relationships and embracing the culture of Reddit, you can foster a positive and productive presence.
Monitoring and analyzing performance
There are several tools you can use for tracking Reddit marketing metrics to help you adapt your strategies for better performance. Utilize Reddit’s built-in analytics for insights into views, upvotes, comments, and engagement over time. Take it one step further and use third-party tracking tools, monitoring tools, social media listening tools, and more to gain a holistic view on your Reddit marketing efforts.
Adapt your strategies based on performance analysis. By setting specific goals, such as website traffic, brand awareness, or engagement, you can measure the impact of your Reddit business account. Using metrics will help you make data-driven decisions so you can refine your strategies for greater impact, and ultimately, drive sales.
Challenges and how to overcome them
As with any platform, Reddit comes with its fair share of challenges. As you develop your marketing strategy, focus on addressing negative feedback and building a positive reputation. When developing Reddit ads and other marketing materials, focus on consistency and transparency. This will help you improve your reputation and become a trusted member of the Reddit community.
When it comes to addressing negative feedback, remember to stay calm and professional. Acknowledge criticism and demonstrate that you’re listening to your community. Avoid engaging in arguments and responding overly defensively. Instead, focus on understanding the user’s perspective and finding common ground.
Leverage the power of analytics and reporting tools to refine your Reddit ads and marketing strategy. Mailchimp’s software and tools, for example, can empower you to enter the world of Reddit with confidence.
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