marketing/sales advise to tableeghi jammat types

X2 · May 19, 2011, 10:48pm

Re: marketing/sales advise to tableeghi jammat types

The last time I checked these ‘laws’ as you call them were not made by me, but narrated by the prophet himself.

As someone who’s seen them since I was young and who appreciates the efforts they make, I agree with most of your points. If you have told them that you would like them to call first/make an appointment, then I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect them to do accordingly. They should use better judgement in terms of time to visit someone and talk to them. Otherwise I’ve never personally found their showing up unannounced to be a problem. Whenever they come to my house, we serve them tea/coffee and biscuits and get to benefit from their reminder. Frankly with all the other stuff people try to shove down others’ throats, I’d gladly listen to these guys instead.

As for the kids telling you about the house where they get together for isha, people also used to come to us and invite us to a house where the brothers of the locality are getting together to pray in jamaat. I’ve seen several masjids established through this type of effort, so all things considered, I think it’s a good thing.

Look, I may disagree with them on their views but its not personal. I am merely pointing out that their approach needs to get with the program. not only would it be appreciated by most people, they may get better return on their efforts as well.

Agree with the masjid building part, we have one in the immediate area, I have been involved in that before the land was bought, although not on some board or anything.