I met a lady at the gym today who was telling me abt the networking work that she does, she is a very distant relative.
She said I need to put a certain amount of money either now or after I find 4-5 individuals and add them to a group.
She said I will be paid a salary wvery month.
She said I only need to put the money once
she called it marketing but doesn't it sound like a pyramid scheme??
Salam aleikum!
For the past two or three years, alhamdulillah, I’ve been consistent with my Fajr prayer, but it’s still a struggle. It’s difficult to wake up at 4–5 AM to pray, and I know I’m not the only one. Looking at my friends and family, I know that many of us struggle with this.
And the problem with regular alarms is that you can just snooze them and immediately fall back asleep, so they’re not really a reliable solution...
So I started looking for apps/alarms that you can’t snooze. There weren’t many, and the few I found were either paid or filled with ads. So I decided to build what I was looking for: a free, smart, and halal alarm clock (since using the Athan as an alarm is discouraged).
Most importantly, it’s impossible to snooze the alarm unless you complete a specific task: scan a QR code, walk 100 steps, do some mental math, etc.
I’ve also added a leaderboard, challenges, badges, and social features to encourage consistency with Fajr AND Tahajjud, because that’s the next step, inshaAllah!
Right now, I’ve released the beta version and we have around 30 beta testers. If you’d like to join, join the Google Group first: https://groups.google.com/g/betatesters-for-fajr-app and then you’ll be able to download the app here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.appforfajr.app !
Hello there,
My mom knows knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing, painting. She doesn't have any work now so she wants to start a small business related to all this.
She knits sweater, cardigan, stole, scarf, shawl, cap, socks, kids sweater set, muffler, jacket, doormat and many such things for ladies, gents, and kids. I have posted some of her hand made stuff on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knittingbyasmat .
If anyone is seriously interested then they can share their measurements, colour, design and my mom can knit things for you as per your size and choice.
Current location is Delhi but it can be couriered pan India.
Pricing depends on cost of yarn and time and efforts to make the product. It can be discussed. I think you can also purchase the yarn of your liking and my mom can make the product with it. These things can be discussed.
The point is if you communicate clearly, you will have customization options as per your likings as much as possible as she will be knitting individual products instead of mass production of products of same type.
You can connect here on Reddit or on Instagram.
Thanks. Bye!!
I was the only Muslim in my class. Not one of. Literally the ONLY one.
At first, I didn't really care. I went to class, submitted assignments, came home. Normal college life. But eventually, I started noticing the little things. When Ramadan came, nobody around me was fasting. When Eid came, nobody really understood why I was so excited. If I wanted to go for Jumu'ah, I'd have to explain it.
And whenever Islam came up, somehow I'd become the unofficial spokesperson for 2 billion Muslims 😭😭. I wasn't unhappy. I had friends. But something was missing.
Apne log nahi the...
Then someone invited me to an SIO meeting. My first thought was, "Yaar mujhe nahi jana. Bohot awkward hoga." I went anyway, and honestly, I'm glad I did.
The first thing that surprised me was the people. Engineers, architects, medical students, law students, people from different colleges, cities and backgrounds. Within minutes, people were saying "Assalamu Alaikum" like we'd known each other for years. For the first time, I wasn't "the Muslim kid in my class." I was just another Muslim among Muslims, and that feeling meant more than I expected.
Then I started volunteering. At first I thought volunteering meant carrying chairs and putting up banners, but there's a lot more to it. Helping raise funds, talking to students, discussing community issues, organising events and working with teams. Sometimes we'd spend an entire day preparing for an event and go home completely exhausted, but weirdly happy.
I realised that if I wanted to see change in my community, I couldn't just complain that "nothing is happening." I had to actually do something.
"Tab samajh aaya ki community sirf milti nahi hai. Community banani bhi padti hai."
Beyond friendships and community, SIO provides opportunities for students and young people to grow in different areas:
📖 Islamic Learning
Quran study circles
Discussions on Islamic thought
Camps and spiritual development
🎓 Academic & Career Development
Career guidance
Scholarship awareness
Educational seminars and workshops
Personality development
🎤 Leadership
Event organisation
Public speaking
Teamwork and project management
Campus leadership
🤝 Networking
Meet students and young people from different colleges, fields and backgrounds
Build lifelong friendships
Learn from mentors and seniors
🌍 Community Service
Volunteer opportunities
Relief work
Educational initiatives
Social awareness campaigns
Opportunities to serve society
💡 Personal Growth
Confidence
Discipline
Responsibility
Ethical leadership
A stronger sense of purpose
Looking back, I may not remember every lecture at college, but I remember the people I met at SIO and the feeling of contributing to something bigger than myself. For someone who started college feeling like the only Muslim in the room, finding SIO meant I no longer felt like I was standing alone.
If you've ever thought, "Yaar, kaash mere aas paas bhi aise log hote" or "Kaash main apni community ke liye kuch kar paata" maybe give it a try. You might just find your people.
If you're a student or young person and you're interested in getting involved with SIO, you can explore the membership requirements and find out more here:
👉 Join SIO: https://sio-india.org/join-sio/
Hello everyone,
I am sharing this here because I do not know where else to put these thoughts. After my graphic design internship got over, I have not been able to find a proper job, and honestly it has been a difficult period for me. There were many nights I kept wondering if I made the wrong choice by getting into design in the first place. But I have decided that instead of sitting and worrying, I will start from zero and learn whatever skill is needed, even if it means putting in extra hours daily.
I am not looking for shortcuts. I am ready to work hard and learn properly, step by step, even if it takes a few weeks of focused effort. I just need someone to guide me in the right direction, because right now I am a bit lost and do not know which path will actually lead to a job.
If anyone here has been in a similar situation, or knows which skills are realistic to learn quickly and still get entry-level opportunities, please guide me. I would be grateful for any advice, any roadmap, any personal experience you can share, even if it is difficult to hear.
