I am intending to start an e-Newsletter. It's just an idea floating in the back of my head, so I thought I'd speak out on it and get an estimate headcount of how many would participate in accomplishing this project.
Basically, we need a few writers, possibly some designers, and perhaps even a few managers to handle each section. I'm thinking of Spirituality, General Advice, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, etc. It'll be in PDF form.
Again, just an idea being thrown out. You might be wondering who'd subscribe. Well, first of all, it IS free. And secondly, I'd like to safely say that I have a list of 20,000 people (contacts from previous emails I used to send out etc) who'd subscribe. You can say 10K just to be safe. Insha'Allah!
So please post your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, and if you are interested in assisting. And of course, we need a name for it as well.
Current Volunteers:
Banu_Hashim: Writing
transition?: Writing/Art
Faith.: Art
Crayon: Writing
Mystical_moon: Writing/Designing
Hafsah: Writing
Luloah: Art/Writing/Hadith
'Abd Al Baari: General Assistance
Afifa: Writing
Tony: Writing
Muhaba: Writing
Pk_#2: Writing/Hadith
UmmHasan: Writing/Hadith
Na7lah: Writing
EgyptBaller: Writing
Woodrow: Writing/Pearls of Wisdom
Jawharah: Writing/Seerah
Alpha Dude: Writing
Uthman: News Service
piXie: Writing/Article/Comics
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If you are on the list in error or you wish to be removed, just post it and I'll modify the list.
Any editors/managers, writers, or unique section-ers...?
We need more volunteers, so please do not shy away from this list.
Last edited by 'Abd al-Baari; 07-29-2009 at 09:41 PM.
Reason: Members' username change.
Alhamdulillah, I admire Art. But we need writing help lol. Yep, we need editors as well, Jazakallah for remembering! Slipped my mind.
If you are interested in helping, just put your username down next to something or some things you'd like to do. For example "Faith. - Art" or "Transition? - Art/Writing" etc.
I could do writing help. Since I've done some editting, I could be assistant to the assistant editor.
Transition? - Art/Writing (<<< I just type in this thread, right? or is another thread?)
I could do writing help. Since I've done some editting, I could be assistant to the assistant editor.
Transition? - Art/Writing (<<< I just type in this thread, right? or is another thread?)
Already taken care of I put it on the first post. Jazakallah. I'll be e-mailing or PMing you all in a day or two to possibly just get some discussion done.
An E-Newsletter sounds like a good idea. Inshllah it'l be as success.
From the list of suggestions i could/would like to help out with Hadiths.
''Let the days do as they please,
And be optimistic when destiny decrees,
Do not despair due to the events of nights past
For the events of this world were not meant to last.”
Just an Idea... Perhaps a history section ? Islamic related...
I don't know if anyone reads The Islamic Studies Journal by Oxford University Press, but it has several case studies that delve into Islamic history (in recent history -19th/20th century) and deals with other issues as well... It's very academic and in-depth articles though, sometimes I've read an article and I'm like "huh?", and I have to read it at least 2 more times. A toned down version for the e-Newsletter would be best obv.
‘Say: If the ocean were ink wherewith to write out the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted, even if We added another ocean like it.’~Al Qu'raan (18:109)
An E-Newsletter sounds like a good idea. Inshllah it'l be as success.
From the list of suggestions i could/would like to help out with Hadiths.
Jazakumullah. I'll add your name in, Insha'Allah.
format_quote Originally Posted by Pk_#2
I wana draw cats and carrots, is that ok? Or does it have to be Islamic?
Nothing with eyes, please. Carrots are fine... =/ But maybe you can go for nature. Such as trees, etc? Or you can also go Islamic, such as calligraphy etc.
format_quote Originally Posted by OxygenHacker
asalm u alikum wa rehamtulahi wa berkathu
brother haifz when you say writing what do you mean by that?
Current affairs writing affairs that are effecting the UMMAH or something else.I willl write for you inSALLAH dnt worry.
Jazak ALLAJ
Yeah, something tied with Islam, of course. Maybe new laws passed, or hijaab being banned in France, etc.
format_quote Originally Posted by Banu_Hashim
Just an Idea... Perhaps a history section ? Islamic related...
I don't know if anyone reads The Islamic Studies Journal by Oxford University Press, but it has several case studies that delve into Islamic history (in recent history -19th/20th century) and deals with other issues as well... It's very academic and in-depth articles though, sometimes I've read an article and I'm like "huh?", and I have to read it at least 2 more times. A toned down version for the e-Newsletter would be best obv.
format_quote Originally Posted by Tony
I would love to write for you, and if you like i could do a diary or summat, at least some poems anyhoo. As for a name, how about E-maan
Yeah, I was thinking how to save money, and general life tips etc. But in simple terms. Are you interested in helping?
And Br. Tony, sounds good. I'll put your name down as well Insha'Allah.
- Islamic Point of View (big long..ehh...)
- Perspective (or Islamic Perspective)
- Jannah Newsletter (to go along with the Jannah Network)
- Your Suggestions...?
E-Maan isn't bad, except I think it's generally spelled Imaan... =/
Last edited by Banu_Hashim; 07-26-2009 at 06:30 AM.
‘Say: If the ocean were ink wherewith to write out the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted, even if We added another ocean like it.’~Al Qu'raan (18:109)
As much as I'd like an Arabic name, I want something understood by all. English preferrably, but we could do something like Al-Jumuah, which is commonly understood. Do you get what I'm trying to say? :X I'm not very assertive, I know. =|
Nothing with eyes, please. Carrots are fine... =/ But maybe you can go for nature. Such as trees, etc? Or you can also go Islamic, such as calligraphy etc.
Ok carrot calligraphy? I dunno how to write Arabic..
Are you having a hadith section? I can do that.
"Whoever lives amongst you will see much differing, so adhere to my Sunnah" Muhammad (صلّى الله عليه و سلم)
Tilawah. As in reading with intent
Insha'Allah. Just becuase it would be good name
Ummah Herald. Newspaperish
Submit. as in Islam and submit work
E-motion. blah blah blah
I would do a diy or household tips section if you like
"O ye who belive! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that you may succeed"
Tilawah. As in reading with intent
Insha'Allah. Just becuase it would be good name
Ummah Herald. Newspaperish
Submit. as in Islam and submit work
E-motion. blah blah blah
I would do a diy or household tips section if you like
format_quote Originally Posted by mystical_moon
Tilawah. & Insha'Allah. I like both these names
I actually liked Ummah Herald. How about Ummah Times? Er...
Islamic Board? That's also a name. :X I want something like InFocus or Perspective, or Ummah Times, Islam Times, or Ummah News, or the likes. There;s one called The Invitation.
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