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Friday, September 24, 2010

How positive thinking you are?????


In life, there are enough times when we are disappointed, depressed and annoyed. We don't really have to go looking for them. We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty, light and promise. Why waste time in this world looking for the bad, disappointing or annoying when we can look around us, and see the wondrous things before us!

This can be read as "LIFE IS SHORT" or as "LIVE TODAY AS YOU DIE TOMMOROW" everything depends on how you see it. So think positive always. Thinking positive is the key to your success. All successful people have one thing in common: Positive thinking and passion for what they are doing!

Norman Vincent Peale, the famous author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" once told this story.

A man once telephoned Norman Vincent Peale. He was despondent and told the reverend that he had nothing left to live for. Norman Vincent Peale invited the man over to his office. "Everything is gone, hopeless," the man told him. "I'm living in deepest darkness. In fact, I've lost heart for living altogether."

Norman Vincent Peale smiled sympathetically.

"Let's take a look at your situation," he said calmly. On a sheet of paper he drew a vertical line down the middle. He suggested that they list on the left side the things the man had lost, and on the right, the things he had left. "You won't need that column on the right side," said the man sadly. "I have nothing left, period."

Norman Vincent Peale asked, "When did your wife leave you?"

"What do you mean? She hasn't left me. My wife loves me!"

"That's great!" said Norman Vincent Peale enthusiastically. "Then that will be number one in the right-hand column - Wife hasn't left. Now, when were your children jailed?"

"That's silly. My children aren't in jail!"

"Good! That's number two in the right-hand column - Children not in jail," said Norman Vincent Peale, jotting it down.

After a few more questions in the same vein, the man finally got the point and smiled in spite of himself. "Funny, how things change when you think of them that way," he said.

In conclusion, did you know that It is not what you have but it is how you think has a profound effect on your life.

To make sure every thing should be OK Be sure that you appreciate everything you've got; and be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.

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ALLAH IS GREAT!
Adopted from http://www.ezsoftech.com
Edited by AHMED HANAD

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Mahad naq iyo ogaysiis!


Assalamu alaikum wr wb

Marka hore waxaa mahad leh ilaahay, marka xiga waxaan halkan idiinku soo gudbinaya mahad naq balaadhan dhamaan dadka soo booqda blogan yar ee dhawaan aan furay.

Mudo hada laga joogo laba bilood ayaan bilaabay inaan furo bloggan yar oo ah mid aan markii hore ugu tala galay inaan notes kayga ama xususahayga ku qoro, kadib markii aan arkay faa,idada uu u leeyahay dad badan, waxana sii kordhiyey inaan maalin kasta soo galiyo sheekooyin xiiso badan oo ku qoran luqada afka ingiriisida. Akhristayaal maanta waxaan halkan kusoo gudbinaya dadkii iyo wadamadii laga soo booqday bloggan mudadii yarayd ee uu furnaa, waxa filan waa igu noqotay in maalin kasta ay dad soo booqdaan iyagoo uga bartay blogan sheekooyin xiise leh.Waxaan ku faraxsanahay inay akhristayaal badani ay la socdaan bloggan iyo shekoyinka lasoo galiyo, waxaan aaminsanahay inay blogan soo booqdaan inta ugu maskaxda badan dadka somalida ee jecel inay wakhtigooda ku lumiyaan akhris muhiim u ah naftooda. halkan hoose waxan kusoo gudbinaya wadamada iyo tirada dadka soo booqday bloga mudadii yarayd, waxaanan leeyahay blogani idinka ayaa leh oo uu idiin furanyahay.

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23/sep/2010

The Most Beautiful Love Story you have ever heard!


She was one of the noblest women around, coming from a very prominent family. She was also quite beautiful and the holder of a considerable amount of wealth, being a prominent businesswoman. To marry her would have been a great feat for any man, and indeed, quite a few of the most prominent and wealthy men in society had asked for her hand.


Yet, she rejected them all; already being a widow, she had lost the desire to marry again.Until he came into her life. He was young man of 25, and although he was also of a noble family, he was an orphan and was not a man of many means.


He had made a meager living tending sheep in the hills surrounding the city. Yet, he had an impeccable moral character, and he was widely known as one of the most honest men around. That is what attracted her to him: she was looking for someone honest who could conduct business for her, as she – a woman in a fiercely patriarchal society – could not do it herself.


So, he started working for her.After he came back from his first business trip, she asked her servant, whom she sent with him, about him and his conduct. The servant amazed her by his report: this young man was the kindest, gentlest man he had ever met. Never did he treat the servant harshly, as many others do. Yet, there was more: as they traveled in the heat of the desert, the servant noticed that a cloud had followed them the entire time, shading them from the blazing sun.


The businesswoman was quite impressed with her new employee.Not only that, this new employee proved to be an astute businessman in his own right. He took his employer’s merchandise, sold it, and with the profits bought other merchandise that he sold again, thus profiting twice.


All this was enough for her: the embers of love in her heart that were once extinguished re-kindled again, and she resolved to marry this young man, who was 15 years younger than she.So, she sent her sister to this young man.

She asked him, “Why are you not married, yet?”

“For lack of means,” he answered.

“What if I could offer you a wife of nobility, beauty, and wealth? Would you be interested?” she told him.

He replied in the affirmative, but when she mentioned her sister, the young employee chuckled in amazement.

“How could I marry her? She has turned down the most noble men in the city, much wealthier and prominent than me, a poor shepherd,” he said.

“Don’t you worry,” the sister replied, “I’ll take care of it.”

Not long after, the wealthy businesswoman married her young employee, and it was the beginning of one of the most loving, happiest, and sacred marriages in all of human history: that of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, the daughter of Khuwaylid.

When they were married, the Prophet was 25 years old, and Khadijah was 40. Yet, that did not bother the Prophet one bit. He loved her so deeply, and she loved him as deeply. They were married for 25 years, and she bore him seven children: 3 sons and 4 daughters.

All of the sons died in young age. Khadijah was a source of immense love, strength, and comfort for the Prophet Muhammad, and he leaned heavily on this love and support on the most important night of his life.

While he was meditating in cave of Hira, the Angel Gabriel came to the Prophet Muhammad and revealed to him the first verses of the Qur’an and declared to him that he was to be a Prophet.

The experience terrified the Prophet Muhammad, and he ran home, jumping into Khadijah’s arms crying, “Cover me! Cover me!” She was startled by his terror, and after soothing and comforting him for a while, the Prophet was able to calm down and relate to her his experience.

The Prophet feared he was losing his mind or being possessed.

Khadijah put all his fears to rest: “Do not worry,” she said, “for by Him who has dominion over Khadijah’s soul, I hope that you are the Prophet of this nation. Allah would never humiliate you, for you are good to your relatives, you are true to your word, you help those who are in need, you support the weak, you feed the guest and you answer the call of those who are in distress.”

She then took him to her cousin, Waraqah ibn Nawfal – a scholar well-versed in the Judeo-Christian scripture – and he confirmed to the Prophet that his experience was Divine and he was to be the Last Prophet.

After his ministry began, and the opposition of his people became harsh and brutal, Khadijah was always there to support the Prophet Muhammad, sacrificing all of her wealth to support the cause of Islam. When the Prophet and his family was banished to the hills outside of Mecca, she went there with him, and the three years of hardship and deprivation eventually led to her death.

The Prophet Muhammad mourned her deeply, and even after her death, the Prophet would send food and support to Khadijah’s friends and relatives, out of love for his first wife.

Once, years after Khadijah died, he came across a necklace that she once wore. When he saw it, he remembered her and began to cry and mourn.

His love for her never died, so much so, that his later wife A’isha became jealous of her. Once she asked the Prophet if Khadijah had been the only woman worthy of his love. The Prophet replied: “She believed in me when no one else did; she accepted Islam when people rejected me; and she helped and comforted me when there was no one else to lend me a helping hand.”

Much has been made and said about Prophet Muhammad’s multiple marriages. There are many who smear the Prophet as a womanizing philanderer, citing his multiple marriages.

This is absolute propaganda. As a response to those who malign the Prophet , IF the Prophet were anything of the sort, he would have taken advantage of his youth to do such a thing. But he did not! At a time when it was a common custom to have multiple wives, the Prophet did not marry anyone else while he was with Khadijah.


It was only after Khadijah died, may God be pleased with her, that he married other women. Most of these wives were widows, whom the Prophet married to care after them, or they were the daughters of prominent Arab chieftains, so that the Prophet could form a cohesive Muslim society out of a fiercely tribalistic (and barbaric) Arab culture.

The smears against the Prophet fall flat on their faces once the light of truth shines brightly upon them.In a song about the Prophet and Khadjiah, Muslim rappers Native Deen sing: “We look for stories of love in places dark and cold – When we have a guiding light for the whole world to behold.”


Many of what we call “love stories” today are nothing more than stories of lust and desire, physical attraction disguised as love.Yet, I can find no love story more powerful, more spiritually uplifting, more awe inspiring as that of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah.


It is a shining example of what an ideal marriage is, and if I ever claim that I love my wife, I must gauge my actions with that of the Prophet.even if i found someone,perfectly for me,then i will love her with all my heart,deeply.

what is to me, the greatest of all love stories: that of Muhammad and Khadijah.

Love,due to person Character and person involvement in Islam,not due to beauty or body looks.Don’t flrt with anyone feelings.Don’t break anyone trust.If you can’t fullfill your promise,then don’t start such relation.


Even with all of its amazing and creative talent, Hollywood could not have come up with a story greater than this.

Dear happy friend, please think for a while and imagine how our prophet pbuh love his people. If you truly want to be like him, just follow his attitude and behavior.



source:islamgreatreligion.wordpress.com

shared by Ahmed Mohamed Sheikh Adam
Kuala lumpur Malaysia

Monday, September 20, 2010

Story of Strong Faith: Young Boy with strong belief


Shaykh Fath al-Mowsily relates, once I saw a young boy walking through the jungle. It appeared as if he was uttering some words. I greeted him with Salaam and he replied accordingly. I inquired, "Where are you going?" Young boy retorted, "To the house of Allah, Kaaba in Makkah." I further asked, "What are you reciting?" "Noble Qur'an" he replied. I remarked, "You are at a tender age, it is not an obligation that you are required to fulfill."

Young boy said, "I have witnessed death approach people younger than me and therefore would like to prepare if death was to knock on my door." I astoundingly commented, "Your steps are small and your destination far." He responded, "My duty is to take the step and it remains the responsibility of Allah (SWT) to take me to my destination." I continued to ask, "Where is your provision and conveyance (means of transport)." He replied, "My Yaqeen (certainty) is my provision and my feet's are my conveyance." I explained, "I am asking you regarding bread and water."

Young boy replied! "Oh Shaykh if someone invited you to his house, would it be appropriate to take your own food?" I exclaimed, "No!" "Similarly, My Lord has invited His servant to His house, it is only the weakness of your Yaqeen (certainty) that makes us carry provisions. Despite this, do you think Allah (SWT) will let me go to waste?" "Never" I replied. Young boy then left. Sometime later I saw him in Makkah. Young boy approached me and inquired, "Oh Shaykh are you still of weak belief?"

Source: Stories of the Pious by Shaikh Ahmad Ali

simple ahmed hanad

Qurbe nacas.............


I truly dedicated this meaningful poem, to any one who felt homesick and planing or thinking to return back home wherever it is. we knew that being in overseas is somehow worthwhile but there are other things to consider, such as living with your relatives, celebrating festivals with your country fellow and so on so forth. Everyone is firmly believe that we one day you will back to your origin roots. nevertheless, its not too late to go back to your home...your country needs you, specially those who believe being in qurbe is the perfect choice!!!!ahmed hanad

Gabay qurbaha


Dal shisheeye dabac ma leh mar buu kaaga darayaaye,
Dad qalaadna gacal ma leh, daryeel, daawo iyo hiile,
Derisiyo muraadiyo adduun doorkan laga waaye.
Adigayba kugu diimayaan digasho awgeede,
Dunji qoonkii soo galay ayey dacari haysaaye,
Loo diid hadday doonayeen darajiyo maale.
Qurbe diisimaad ma leh illayn dooyga dhaxameed,
Dan la'aan raggii degey dhammaan damac khasaarowye,
Duulkii u soo qaxay miyaa duufka la cunsiiyey?
Dandarriyo waxay diif qabaan diilalyada haysa!
Shuqul door ahaa iyo xammaal laga darbaysiiye!
Daadduunka cayreedna waa sida dagaaggiiye!
Inay dib uga laabtaan mindhaa dani geyeysiine.
Dadka dalaw ku caariyahayee dalidhaclaynaaya,
Dalkoodii hadday darin dhigtaan dacas ma haysteene,
Mana ay dakaameen sidii doon abaarsadaye,
Waxse loogu daw galay awaal soo dawiyey jeere,
Oo deli ka tuuriyo daleel lagu hungoobaaye,
Haddaan haatufkii daqaqansheen lama dalaafeene.
Ma dulloobo ehelkiis nimay degel wadaagaane,
Duunyadana Allaa bixiya ee danni lagu waaye,
Xigaal lagu duggaalaa ka roon dibad la aadaaye.
Dugsi waa dhulkaagiyo dallaal lagu dakeeyaaye,
Kalluun dabatayaa iyo haruur dalagga beertaaba,
Ilaah deeqi waa buux haddaan laga dayoobayne,
Wax la yaab leh diiqiyo ninkaan darar ka duugayne.
Afartaa dabuubta ah haddaan deelka ka higgaadshay,
Aan erayo daahira dumoo idin dareensiiyey,
Danta iyo ujeeddadu runtii dar Alle weeyaane,
Kuwa damacsan dhoofkoow war maa laga daliil qaato!!!

Marketing of Halal product and branding


Assalamu alaikum and a very good day to all my beloved visitors,

First and foremost, since i have joined the Graduate school of management in Malaysia(MBA) IIUM, i have benefited a lot of knowledge such as,understanding the islamic exporters conceptual, the difference between Islamic banking and conventional banks, editing term papers, individual assignments, and working well with others. Moreover, my professor Dr wan jamaliah has appointed me to do a very extensive research about Marketing Halal products, which is very interesting and booming. Therefore, I'm going to share with you my first part of the research which i have already completed.

halInternational Islamic university Malaysia

Graduate school of management

Term paper

Topic: The marketing of halal products

Instructor: Assoc Prof Dr. wan jamiliah

Semester 1, 2010/2011

21-09-2010

By: Ahmed M Adam

Section 2(MBA)

Contents

1- Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………1.0

2- Over view…………………………………………………….…………………………………………….2.0

3- Four tools of marketing mix.………..…………………………………………………………….3.0

4- The Islamic perspectives(marketing halal product)……………………………………4.0

5- Islamic branding(The next big Thing)………………………………………………………….5.0

6- Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………….6.0

7- End Notes…………………………………………………………………………………………………..7.0

Introduction

Today, there is no doubt that Islam is the fastest growing religion on earth, both by birth and adoption, with the Muslim population estimated to reach 2 billion by 2010. With the global Halal market estimated to be worth US$580 billion a year and the Halal food industry pegged to grow at a rate of 7% annually (Asia Inc, July/August 2007), businesses should indeed be tapping at this growing market segment.

The Islamic product consumers are growing rapidly, this will cause that more companies to start producing many halal products. Let us look back on the other hand, Halal’s burgeoning fame can be linked to religious fervor; and beliefs that it’s cleaner, healthier and tastier (Burgmann, 2007).

Halal logo has now become a symbol of quality and religious compliance and this makes it sound as the new green. Then again, some argue it is driven by consumers’ urge to follow ritual or their desire for acceptance, while others see it as part and parcel of another rising global trend.

According to the Pew Research Center a comprehensive demographic study (Mapping the Global Muslim Population) of more than 200 countries finds that there are 1.58 billion Muslims of all ages living in the world today, representing 24% of an estimated 2009 world population of 6.8 billion.

The study shows that , Not only is the Muslim population a significant percentage of the global population but AT Kearney also point out that the market for sharia compliant products or services – that is products and services that confirm to Islamic Law – totals USD$2trillion annually and is growing rapidly. Every one is firmly believe that Islamic product and branding has entered the highest level of selling goods and services not because of its only for Islamic people but also other nations found benefits.

As Muslim countries build up, today there is an expressed need to develop and market their own brands to the rest of the world. Additionally, there is gigantic attention amongst non-Muslim companies in how to enter and penetrate this global marketplace, which spans many industries, including finance, food and beverage, cosmetics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, logistics, tourism, fashion, and others.

An additional motive for the tremendous acceptance of Halal within the global population is the process of assimilation. Foreign foods in some countries as in Europe have become assimilated and local tastes are changing, encouraged by global tourism and reverse colonization. For instance, Curry is now the number one take away meal in the United Kingdom and kebabs are a typical German staple (Evans, 2007). Both are halal meals, once non Muslim people understand those products they will never turnover not because of the quality but because of the catering process.

Nowadays, halal is not considered only for the food but also non food segments, Most broadly, it may also be applied to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, hygiene products and nutritional supplements, travel, art, music and books; even marriage and finance (Burgmann, 2007).

Importance on Halal is also growing. It is fast becoming a new market force and identifier, and is now moving into the mainstream market, affecting and changing perception on how businesses are being conducted, including from a marketing point of view. Marketers are trying to figure out how to supply a real halal product and most companies are conducting halal product market research and targeting specially for Muslim products.

Overview

The study of purchaser behavior is very important when it comes to marketing of halal goods. A Fact of the matter is Muslim consumers are almost and very much similar to any other consumer segments, of course demanding healthy and quality products, which must also conform to shariah requirements. Let’s say, in Islam, it’s not allowed to eat a meat that has been slaughtered without the name of the ALMIGHTY ALLAH, which is why Islam has recommended and stressed about slaughtering wet goods which is for shariah practices.

Mc Donald’s In Singapore can be seen as a prime example; it has seen an influx of eight million patrons a year after obtaining a Halal certification. Since being certified, “Halal, KFC, Burger King and Taco Bell have all seen an increase of 20 percent in customers” (Hairalah, cited in Hazair, 2007a: 13). For instance, although 86% of Singapore’s population is non Muslim but the small segment of Muslim population living in Singapore will shift to the right and increase the marginal benefit mcd’s

Moreover, consumers always turning their attention to a well-marketed product which does not have the halal symbol, but definitely they would read the ingredients, in contract to purchasing one that has less credibility but sports halal logo.

However, its worthwhile that we take a look at each of the four of marketing mix (product, pricing, place, promotion) that can be used to satisfy consumers and of course the company objectives.

On the other hand, i have shown in the intorduction that islamic marketing halal product is significant to Islamic exporters. apart from the introduction and the overview of this topic, i will further post the full PAPER sooner or later insha allah.

It's my great pleasure if you leave some comments and contribute two to three lines regarding your view of point about Marketing halal products and how to maintain, manage, innovate and make them REAL PRODUCTS for every one including non-muslim consumers.

ahmed adam

Graduate school of management

International islamic university Malaysia

ahmedarea@gmail.com

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