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		<description><![CDATA[Health Tips for Web Developers (IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not typical of the type of post I write on here. But I think it’s an important subject that all web developers (and probably all desk job workers) should consider. There are a ton of links in this article, so it might be a bit overwhelming.&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/health-tips-for-web-developers/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=130&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><a href="http://www.impressivewebs.com/health-tips-for-web-developers/">Health Tips for Web Developers</a></h1>
<p><strong>(IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not typical of the type of post I write on here. But I think it’s an important subject that all web developers (and probably all desk job workers) should consider. There are a ton of links in this article, so it might be a bit overwhelming. But the links are necessary to support what would otherwise be brushed off as my own baseless opinion.)</strong></p>
<p>If you’ve ever flown in an airplane and watched the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgpzUo_kbFY">pre-flight safety instruction video</a>, you’ve probably noticed something about the instructions for putting on the oxygen masks.</p>
<p>The video will emphasize the importance of putting on <em>your own oxygen mask first</em> before helping others (like small children). Although this might seem somewhat counterproductive at first glance, this advice underlies an important principle that lies at the heart of this article: You can’t help others if you don’t first help yourself.</p>
<p><img title="Before helping others, you have to help yourself" src="http://cdn.impressivewebs.com/4358/oxygen-mask.jpg" alt="Before helping others, you have to help yourself" width="550" height="355" /><br />
<em><strong>Before helping others, you have to help yourself</strong></em></p>
<p>As members of a growing, thriving, and <a href="http://paulirish.com/2011/the-history-of-the-html5-shiv/">super-collaborative</a> community, we have grown accustomed to selflessly sacrificing our time and efforts to create new and exciting projects that assist, educate, and inspire our fellow web designers and developers. And the amazing part of this is that many in the community do these things for what is apparently little to no immediate personal gain. But this all might come at a steep price.</p>
<p>Due to our online obsessions and related habits, we may be unknowingly affecting our personal health in ways that might not at first be obvious to us. Thus, the principle applies here too: You can’t help others (whether it’s your clients, your fellow bloggers, your readers, or your web app users), if you don’t first help yourself.</p>
<p>So although the suggestions in this article apply to many fields of work, they are certainly appropriate for those who build websites for a living.</p>
<p><strong>Article Disclaimer!</strong><br />
The information found in this article is solely my opinion, and <strong>I am not a licensed health care practitioner</strong>. These suggestions should not be taken as professional medical advice, nor do any of these suggestions claim to offer any kind of cure or treatment for any disease or medical condition. Any and all of this information should be considered only after consulting with a medical health professional.</p>
<p>Now let’s get on to the tips.</p>
<h2>Minimize Wireless Use</h2>
<p>It used to be that the only wireless device in our homes was the remote control that operated our television set. Those days are long gone. Today we see wireless mobile and home phones, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, bluetooth headsets, WiFi, and much more.</p>
<p>Although the results of studies in this area are <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080214144349.htm">somewhat</a> <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091203163140.htm">contradictory</a>, at this point we may not yet know the long-term effects of heavy use of such devices.</p>
<p>But I’m not saying that you should avoid wireless devices completely — something that would be next to impossible for most of us. Instead, my advice is: If you can do without a particular wireless device, then avoid it. You have almost nothing to lose, and potentially a lot to gain.</p>
<p>Contradictory evidence that claims wireless devices are harmful is a whole lot worse than no evidence at all. So play it safe wherever possible, and think about the potential long-term effects<a href="http://www.wisebread.com/frugal-advice-for-the-gadget-addicted">before spontaneously spending a boatload of money</a> on yet another unnecessary wireless device.</p>
<p>Of course, if you have some productivity-related reason why a particular wireless device works for you, then go for it. Just remember that most high-tech gadgets fall under the category of “wants”, not “needs”.</p>
<p>Of course, each of us must make informed decisions in this area, so here are some links covering this topic:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/05/31/who.cell.phones/index.html">Cell phone use can increase possible cancer risk</a> (CNN / World Health Organization)</li>
<li><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/cellphone-use-tied-to-changes-in-brain-activity/">Cellphone Use Tied to Changes in Brain Activity</a> (NY Times)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones">Cell Phones and Cancer Risk</a> (National Cancer Institute)</li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave#Health_effects">Health Effects of Electromagnetic Waves</a> (Wikipedia)</li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation_and_health">Electromagnetic radiation and health</a> (Wikipedia)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/news/20060206_brain_tumours.asp">Increase in brain cancer risk from mobile or cordless phone use</a> (Powerwatch News / Journal of Oncology)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/mobile-phones-more-dangerous-than-smoking-802602.html">Mobile phones ‘more dangerous than smoking’</a> (The Independent)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Sit Properly and Take Breaks From Sitting</h2>
<p>At one of my previous jobs, my boss noticed I was hunching over my desk, exhibiting very poor posture while I worked through what was often an eight- to ten-hour day. This led to some <a href="http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_Chair_Sit1.htm">back pain and discomfort</a>.</p>
<p>He told me he used to do the same thing. Because of back troubles, he had gotten some expert advice on proper posture and chair position. He quickly made a few adjustments to my chair height and positioning and from then on I was much more comfortable and rarely felt any pain in my back.</p>
<p>I know we can often <a href="http://kotaku.com/5739680/marathon-programming-session-resulted-in-smash-hit-game">get in a zone</a> when programming or writing CSS, and it can be tempting to stick to it for fear of breaking the momentum. But if you’re doing that with incorrect posture for extended periods of time, you’re bound to have problems down the road.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/sitting-kills/"><img title="Sitting Down is Killing You" src="http://cdn.impressivewebs.com/4358/sitting-killing.jpg" alt="Sitting Down is Killing You" width="550" height="396" /></a></p>
<p>But the problems go far beyond just some back pain and stiffness. Take a look at <a href="http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/sitting-kills/">this infographic</a>created by <em>Medical Billing &amp; Coding</em> that shows the importance of proper posture and encourages more non-sitting activities. Here are a few highlights from that graphic:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sitting 6+ hours per day can <a href="http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/43/2/81.full">increase risk of death up to 40%</a></li>
<li>People with sitting jobs have <a href="http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/56/11/2655.long">twice the rate of cardiovascular disease</a> as people with standing jobs</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17sitting-t.html?_r=1">As soon as you sit</a>, electrical activity in leg muscles shuts off, calorie burning drops considerably, and enzymes that help break down fat drop 90%</li>
<li>Sitting up straight is actually <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6187080.stm">bad for your back</a></li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to the articles already linked to above, here are some other sources cited in that infographic:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_19/b4177071221162.htm">Your Office Chair is Killing You</a> (Business Week)</li>
<li><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who-stare-at-screens/">Phys Ed: The Men Who Stare at Screens</a> (NY Times Blogs)</li>
<li><a href="http://msnbc.msn.com/id/39523298/ns/health-mens_health/">Why Your Desk Job is Slowly Killing You</a> (MSNBC/Men’s Health)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Avoid Fast Food and Junk Food</h2>
<p>When you’re stuck in an 8-hour-a-day office job, or even if you’re a freelancer working out of a home office, fast food and <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2011/04/12/when-the-office-turns-into-candy-land/">junk food consumption</a> can become second nature. After all, why spend two hours preparing, cooking, and eating a homemade meal when you can just order out or run to the McDonalds on the corner?</p>
<p>Web designers and developers who work full time and also freelance or blog regularly (often on<a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelancing-essentials/9-essential-ideas-to-find-time-for-freelance-work/">weekends or evenings</a>) can easily fall into this trap. But it’s a dangerous one.</p>
<p>Most fast food and junk food <a href="http://www.improving-health-and-energy.com/fast-food-nutrition-facts.html">barely qualifies as food at all</a>. It’s <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/01/31/health/main326858.shtml">over-processed</a>, laced with all sorts of<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/484086-dangerous-chemicals-in-fast-food-other-than-msg/">chemicals</a> and <a href="http://www.rense.com/general7/whyy.htm">additives</a>, and has very little, if any nutritional value.</p>
<p>You may not feel the effects right away. You might even feel good for years while consuming fast food regularly. It’s the long-term effects that you should be concerned about. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, and depression rates increase dramatically when people rely on fast food or junk food. Even the so-called “healthy” options in many fast food restaurants, are <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/08/15/us-fast-foods-idUSCOL55886520070815?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=healthNews">not really that healthy</a>. Even <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=1641825&amp;page=1">the ice in their soft drinks</a> is suspect.</p>
<p>This seems to be a bigger problem in <a href="http://www.marketresearchworld.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=1082&amp;Itemid=77">Canada, the UK, and the U.S.</a>, where in many places you can’t walk a few hundred meters without seeing a fast food joint.</p>
<p>But don’t take my word for it. Here are some articles discussing the negative effects of these pseudo-foods:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110126171451.htm">Trans-Fats Increase Risk of Depression</a> (Science Daily)</li>
<li><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4133099.stm">Fast-food diabetes link warning</a> (BBC News)</li>
<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Diet/story?id=6914363&amp;page=1">Living Near Fast Food Ups Stroke Risk</a> (ABC News)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6451119/Junk-food-as-addictive-as-drugs.html">Junk Food Almost as Addictive as Heroin</a> (The Telegraph)</li>
<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PictureOfHealth/story?id=4286176&amp;page=1">Fast Food: The Fast Track to Organ Damage</a> (ABC News)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cspinet.org/new/200206251.html">Snack Chips, French Fries Show Highest Levels Of Known Carcinogen</a> (Center for Science in the Public Interest)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,606967,00.html">Most of What We Eat is Not Real Food</a> (Spiegel Online)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/01/31/health/main326858.shtml">Americans Are Obsessed with Fast Food: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal</a> (CBS News)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Avoid Unnecessary Non-Prescription Drugs</h2>
<p>A graphic designer that I used to work with was not much of a keyboard user. He used his mouse almost exclusively, and never used keyboard shortcuts for anything. Because of this mouse-dependence, he <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003175.htm">developed regularly-occurring pain in his mouse hand</a>. So what did he do? He told me he took Advil to alleviate the pain. Every week.</p>
<p>Trusting over-the-counter medicines to temporarily solve our problems <a href="http://chetday.com/howpainkillerswork.htm">can be dangerous</a>. Just think about it: Your body is not in pain because it has an Advil or Tylenol deficiency; it’s in pain because of a deeper underlying issue. The Advil or Tylenol only masks that problem, and can potentially lead to other health issues.</p>
<p>In the case of the graphic designer I worked with, I feel he could have eased his discomfort considerably if he took the time to learn some keyboard shortcuts. That way, he would be moving back and forth between mouse and keyboard, not allowing stiffness or other problems to take hold.</p>
<p>I also think it’s a good idea to stretch your hands and fingers regularly between mouse and keyboard uses. And of course, take regular breaks.</p>
<p>Naturally, there are instances where prescription and non-prescription drugs are necessary. If you’ve had surgery, or have a serious medical condition, then you may have little or no choice. The problem arises when someone becomes dependent on over-the-counter medication to solve problems that could easily be solved otherwise.</p>
<p>Here are some studies showing the negative long-term effects of over-the-counter pain medication:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/09/us-acetaminophen-cancer-idUSTRE7486CC20110509?WT.tsrc=Social%2BMedia&amp;WT.z_smid_dest=Twitter&amp;WT.z_smid=twtr-reuters_health&amp;feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=healthNews">Acetaminophen (Tylenol) tied to blood cancers</a> (Reuters)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2006-12-19-fda-warning_x.htm">FDA calls for pain reliever warning</a> (USA Today)</li>
<li><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jul/05/science/sci-tylenol5">Even at Advised Doses, Tylenol May Harm Liver</a> (LA Times)</li>
<li><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5037350.stm">Heart attack risk with pain drugs</a> (BBC News)</li>
</ul>
<p>And here are some links on proper use of a mouse, and how to avoid the dangers:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.mflohc.mb.ca/fact_sheets_folder/mouse_related_pain.html">Mouse-Related Pain and How to Prevent it</a> (MFL Occupational Health Centre)</li>
<li><a href="http://ergo.berkeley.edu/services/computer_use.php">Safe Computer Use Tips</a> (University of California)</li>
<li><a href="http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cumousetips.html">10 Tips for Using a Computer Mouse</a> (Cornell University)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Drink Mostly Plain Water</h2>
<p>Many office workers are highly dependent on coffee and sugary sodas, particularly for the caffeine boost. It’s <a href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/red-bull-caffeine-drink-may-have-helped-cause-student-s-death-1.901617">even worse</a> when they turn to stronger <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink">energy drinks</a> to compensate for lack of sleep or fatigue. While I don’t particularly have a problem with coffee (which has been <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43065205/ns/health-cancer/t/swilling-coffee-may-protect-men-against-prostate-cancer/">shown to have medical benefits</a>), it’s the sodas and energy drinks that can cause <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1443950608002436">serious health problems</a>.</p>
<p>What about artificially-sweetened drinks? Unfortunately, those <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article666548.ece">have been shown to be dangerous</a>, so they too <a href="http://www.grist.org/scary-food/2011-02-10-still-drinking-diet-soda-dont-be-a-fashion-victim-pepsi-strokes">should be avoided</a>. Even so-called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Brands#VitaminWater">“Vitamin water”</a> is <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12218673">not what you think it is</a>.</p>
<p>One of the best ways to kick the sugary or diet drink habit is to simply switch to a water habit. It might be difficult at first, but when you think about the long-term effects these beverages may have on your health, this can be a good motivator.</p>
<p>At first you may find it repulsive (or just boring) to drink mostly water all day. But you’d be surprised what you can become accustomed to. Personally, whenever I’m thirsty, the first thing I reach for is a glass of water. I’ve trained my body so that it <em>craves</em> water. I believe anyone can do this over time.</p>
<p>I should mention here that there are many studies that have shown <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7326437.stm">minimal benefit</a> from drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day (the classic recommendation), but doing so is not necessarily for the purpose of improving your health. Instead, water can serve as a neutral replacement for the aforementioned problematic beverages.</p>
<p>But again, I don’t expect you to take my word for it. Here are some articles discussing this and related topics:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41577256/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/t/energy-drinks-can-be-dangerous-teens-report-says/">Energy drinks can be dangerous for teens, report says</a> (MSNBC / Associated Press)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/14/us-energy-drinks-idUSTRE71D1K520110214">As sales soar, experts warn about energy drinks</a> (Reuters)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science/Sugary-sports-drinks-often-mistaken-as-healthy-Study">Sugary sports drinks often mistaken as healthy</a> (Food Navigator-USA)</li>
<li><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7219473.stm">Gout surge blamed on sweet drinks</a> (BBC News)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/01/23/us-heart-meat-idUSN2253659420080123?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=healthNews">Diet soda linked to heart disease: study</a> (Reuters)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/6012619/Two-soft-drinks-a-day-may-lead-to-long-term-liver-damage.html">Two soft drinks a day may lead to long term liver damage</a> (The Telegraph)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2004-06-08-diabetes-soda_x.htm">Soda may increase diabetes risk by 85% in women</a></li>
<li><a href="http://news.discovery.com/human/glass-water-weight-loss.html">Drinking Water Proven To Help Weight Loss</a> (Discovery News)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Increase Your Vitamin D Level</h2>
<p>Due to the fact that a desk job will keep you indoors for a majority of the work week, this leads to a natural decline in Vitamin D levels.</p>
<p>Vitamin D at healthy levels can be achieved from just <a href="http://www.cancer.ca/canada-wide/prevention/vitamin%20d.aspx?sc_lang=en">a little bit of sun exposure</a> each day. But if you’re like me and you work from home, there may be days when you don’t even leave the house, thus leading to vitamin D deficiency.</p>
<p>In that case, you could probably use some vitamin D supplements. Proper vitamin D levels have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including fighting depression, cancer, and even the common cold.</p>
<p>Below are some studies on vitamin D:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/study-vitamin-kills-cancer-cells/story?id=9904415">Vitamin D Kills Cancer Cells</a> (ABC News)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-2009-02-23">Vitamin D deficiency linked to more colds and flu</a> (Scientific American)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/life/healthandfitness/2010/02/18/12934591.html">Vitamin D fights Crohn’s disease</a> (Toronto Sun)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Low-vitamin-D-levels-linked-to-metabolic-syndrome/">Low vitamin D levels linked to metabolic syndrome</a> (NUTRA-ingredients.com)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20070607/vitamin_cancer_070607/">Vitamin D dramatically cuts cancer risk: study</a> (CTV News, Toronto)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creighton.edu/publicrelations/newscenter/news/2007/june2007/june82007/vitamind_cancer_nr060807/index.php">Creighton Study Shows Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk</a> (Creighton University)</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/breast-cancer/higher-vitamin-d-intake-could-cut-cancer-risk">Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk</a> (MSN / HealthDay News)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Conclusion? Live Naturally and Be Physically Active</h2>
<p>Due to the nature of our work (indoors, sitting for long hours, constant overtime, etc), living a natural life can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible to decrease our artificial dependencies and increase our level of physical activity.</p>
<p>So try to walk daily or get regular exercise of some other sort. Eat homemade food whenever possible, or buy something that actually qualifies as food and isn’t teeming with additives and chemicals. Avoid sugary sodas and other fattening and unhealthy foods, and try not to rely on coffee and energy drinks for artificial energy boosts.</p>
<p>And once again, nothing in this article should be construed as medical advice outside of the care of a licensed health practitioner. These are merely suggestions, supported by dozens of reputable sources.</p>
<p>We all want to have long healthy lives and continue to be part of a thriving community of designers and developers. We can increase the odds that we’ll be able to do this for a long time if we take some of these suggestions to improve our health.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When working on a new web design project with a client, especially a new site launch, it is vital to have a clear definition of the project’s scope and the expectations of the future website owner. It’s far too easy for corporate politics and personal preferences to drive the features and processes of a website unless&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/20-questions-to-know-for-avoiding-website-project-disasters/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=125&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<h3><strong>When working on a new web design project with a client, especially a <a title="10 Simple Tips for Launching a Website - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/web-development/10-simple-tips-for-launching-a-website/">new site launch</a>, it is vital to have a clear definition of the project’s scope and the expectations of the future website owner. It’s far too easy for corporate politics and personal preferences to drive the features and processes of a website unless you consciously force the client — and yourself, at times — to focus on the needs of the users and the purpose of the site. Outlining the basic requirements and goals also helps to <a title="Eight Tips on How to Manage Feature Creep - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/eight-tips-on-how-to-manage-feature-creep/">limit scope creep</a>later on in the project.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Especially because many clients are non-technical, they struggle to explain what they want in the context of websites. By providing them with a list of questions, they can fill in the blanks for you without feeling like they are expected to know how to design a website. After all, that’s what they’re paying you to do, right?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>How to Avoid Website Project Disasters</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>To help create the appropriate focus, I have developed a list of 20 questions you should ask prior to building any website. These questions are meant to get the client thinking about their core business, their differentiators, and their users. It also gives them a chance to get all their ideas on the table up front. That helps position you as a good listener, which is always a smart move.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>This list of questions is intended for small agencies and freelance designers who are working with small- and medium-sized companies. I’ve also used this list of questions with large companies and it’s helped to fast-forward things early in the process. These questions should be used as early in the process as possible, prior to providing an estimate and a rundown of the project’s scope.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>For many designers, the answers to these questions might even disqualify some prospective clients. Sometimes it’s OK to decline a potential project if it looks like it will be a disaster even prior to the onset.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>It’s best to customize these questions per client. Depending on the customer, some of these may not be relevant, and others may be added, but I hope this set of questions at least gives you a solid foundation for constructing your design questionnaires with.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>1. How do you describe your organization/business in one sentence?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Amazingly, many small businesses have never taken the time to answer this one simple question. By getting this insight from them, you’ll have an anchor to tie together the entire project. If the client can’t do this, the project is likely to end up as a messy site that lacks focus.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>2. What three words describe your organization/business?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Tough? Yes. Important? Extremely. Users need to quickly understand what a business website has to offer, and why they should care. These three key words will help develop a clear message for the site’s users and can drive everything from the website color palette to information architecture. They can also help with SEO in some cases.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>3. What makes you unique?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>In marketing lingo: &#8220;What’s your value proposition?&#8221; Helping the client define what makes them stand out from their competition can be one of the most helpful insights you can attain at the forefront. If you know what makes them unique, you have a great basis for building a website on.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>4. How do you describe your primary site audience?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Is the audience young? Old? Web-literate? Knowing the audience can influence everything from the font size and style to the navigation approach.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>One word of caution on this one: Many clients will describe their ideal audience rather than the one that actually visits their site. Take their input as opinion and validate whatever you can through <a title="Unleashing the Power of Website Analytics - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/usabilityaccessibility/unleashing-the-power-of-website-analytics/">analytics reports</a> if they have an existing site. If it’s a new site, you may be able to gain some insights by studying competitor sites through web tools like <a href="http://www.compete.com/">Compete.com</a>.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>5. How much time do you think the average visitor spends on the site per visit?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>This question can help determine the width/depth of the site and the navigation structure, as well as the site features that are needed. For example, if the site you’re building is a community-driven site, then you’ll want to consider some game mechanics that will help <a title="Increase Your User Activity with Points, Badges and Status - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/content-strategy/increase-your-user-activity-with-points-badges-and-status/">increase user participation</a> and have them stay longer on the site. Again, check this against real web analytics results whenever possible.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>6. What is the primary purpose of the site? What’s the secondary purpose?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Many clients want their site to be <em>everything</em> to <em>everyone</em>. By writing down a single primary purpose, they’re setting direction for the site. Is the purpose to generate a contact? Sell an item? Inform the visitor? Induce some other action?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>7. Is your primary focus on long-term repeat visits or short-term single visits?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>With this information, you can help the client determine whether the content of the site will drive their focus. A brochure-ware site won’t encourage repeat visits because the content will be static for long periods of time. A daily blog might not make sense if one-time visits are the primary focus. Questions like this position you as an expert so you can help them reach their goals.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>8. If a visitor spends 2 minutes on your site, what three things (in order of priority) do you want them to know?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>This question is all about limiting scope creep and defining the goals of the site. With this information, and the answers in some of the questions from above, you should have a crystal-clear picture of what the site needs to do from the client’s perspective.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>9. Who are your major competitors?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>As part of your research phase, it’s helpful to know and look at who the competitors are to see what works and what doesn’t in their particular industry. The goal here is to see if you can produce a product that outdoes the competition, which is something your clients will love you for.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>10. What sites do you like?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>It’s helpful to see what good sites are in the eyes of your client: sites that have features, layout, content or design that appeals to them. Almost every experienced designer has run into a case where multiple mockups are provided, only to find out that they want a site that looks a lot like one that already exists. Get this information on the table early and you’ll avoid headaches and wasted time.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>11. What sites do you dislike?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>On the flip side, allowing the client a chance to vent about sites they don’t like will provide you with a better idea of what to avoid. Many clients have a hard time describing what they like/dislike unless they see it. This gives them a chance to do that, as well as educate you in the process.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>12. Are there specific site features you would like to see included?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>This is another question to help you gently set the scope of the project and make sure that the expectations are discernibly explicit. Don’t let client assumptions turn your project into a money-losing proposition. Site features could be blogs, search features, social media integration, and so forth.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>13. What do you find most annoying about using websites in general?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Give the client a chance to vent! It’s better to find out that they hate certain things now rather than after you’ve included them in your designs.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>14. Are there any colors or features that should be avoided?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Defining colors that need to be avoided can save you from embarrassment later. Few things are as embarrassing as accidentally using a color palette from a major competitor. Never assume you know the answer to this one.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>15. Will you need to update the content of the site on your own?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Geek speak: Do you need a <a title="How to Evaluate What CMS to Use - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/web-development/how-to-evaluate-what-cms-to-use/">content management system</a>? Should we consider building the site on a platform like Drupal, WordPress or Joomla? This one could clearly impact the scope of the project.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>16. When would you like this project to go live?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>It seems obvious, but this is a biggie. Assuming you know how long it will take you to complete the project — and if you’re a professional designer, you better! — this will help you define the key deadlines, deliverables and benchmarks.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>It also puts some responsibility back on the client. Who hasn’t been burned by a client who fails to deliver content and approvals in a timely manner, but still wants the launch date to remain the same?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Last, but not least, it will keep the client from calling you every day for status updates.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>17. Will this site need user registration and be able to save data?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Geek speak: Is there any database work that will need to be done? Most projects with dynamic components and databases will require more work and discussion to define specific requirements and deliverables. This is good to know up front so that you don’t get hammered by massive feature creep.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>This question also enables you to assess if you are able to do this project based on your skill set and whether or not you’ll need to contract someone who can.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>18. Who is the single, primary point of contact for this project?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>I am sure that some of you are smiling at this one. Nothing spells disaster like having more than one client making decisions about a site (i.e. <a title="How to Navigate Design by Committee - sixrevisions.com" href="http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/how-to-navigate-design-by-committee/">designing by committee</a>). It’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be given conflicting direction at some point when this is the situation. Therefore, it’s important to establish who has the final say for times when the project comes to a screeching halt because of decision paralysis.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>19. Will your site need a way to contact you via a web form?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Simple stuff: but it’s so common that many clients assume it’s a freebie and doesn’t take any work at all. Make sure you define this type of stuff up front.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>20. Is there anything else you would like to communicate to me?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>&#8220;Let’s get it all on the table now.&#8221; Some clients are so full of ideas that they have trouble making decisions until they feel that you’ve heard all their ideas and suggestions. Rather than fighting that throughout the process, give them a chance to share their ideas up front.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>What Do You Do If a Client Can’t Answer?</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>If you can’t get the client to provide any of these answers, I’d strongly suggest that you consider declining the project. If they can’t clearly explain their core business and the purpose of the site from their perspective, it doesn’t bode well for the project overall and you know that this will be a tough project to complete. You have to think about opportunity costs: By taking on a disaster-bound project, you can be affecting your chances in completing existing projects (as well as taking up new ones).</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>If you use this list on a project or have used similar lists of your own, we’d love to hear how it helped your projects succeed. We’d also like to hear some of the horror stories about failing to get these answers early on.</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><em>Are there key questions missing from this list? Are there questions you’d remove?</em></strong></h3>
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<p>Share Print Post RSS Feed Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  Today we have a review of some of the additional design features you may wish to consider adding to your blog in order to make it visually more appealing and also to make for a better overall user experience.  I get a lot of emails about design – it appears most people can install a nice wordpress blog – especially when using the easy install feature that is available on the Cpanel at Hostgator.com and adding themes such as those available at Woothemes.com  However it appears a good number of you would like to Jazz up your Blogs – make them more striking and impacting. This post is for those people. For each feature we have suggested, we have also included a screen-shot of that feature in action on some of our favorite blogs.  Just one word of warning here — we are presenting you with 20 different features to consider, but this does not mean you should actually use all 20 features. I am a huge fan of customizing your blog and making it as individual to you as possible (bearing in mind literally 100’s or even 1000’s of people can be using the same Base Theme) – but as with most things in life, everything in moderation <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />   And one final thought on design and customization – always ask yourself:      Does this Design Feature actually improve the User Experience?  And if you are running your Blog with the goal of making money then ask:      Will This Plugin, this Design Feature Help Me Make More Money?  If the answer to either of these questions is NO, then really you should not be doing it.  OH and as with all businesses, TEST, TEST, TEST  Every-time you add any new feature to your Blog you need to check how that new feature effects (improves) your conversions, wither that be sign-ups to a newsletter, affiliate commissions or sales of your products.  Enjoy the post – be inspired!  Best Wishes  Michael  PS: I am also aware a number of my readers, outsource all Blog Design work to their own tame Techie – go and impress them by suggesting they incorporate some of the features blow in the next redesign.  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 20 Ways To Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!</p>
<p>#1 Attractive Website Navigation  Having a noticeable website navigation that looks really really good can make your users explore your blog more.  The  The Website Navigation That David Hell Mann Uses  * * * * *<a href="http://www.davidhellmann.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2378" title="nav" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/nav.jpg" alt="The" width="545" height="199" /></a></p>
<p>#2 Splash Header  In Freelance Switch’s header, they mention the most important parts of their blog and use it as a kind of splash area to make sure people go in the directions they want them to. Here at IncomeDiary we do the same sort of thing on our homepage, we mention our most important content and give brief intros to the most important pages on the site.  <a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2375" title="freelanceswitch" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/freelanceswitch.jpg" alt="Freelance Switch Uses This Splash Header To Direct People Where To Go" width="545" height="160" /></a> * * #3 Have A Fantastic Footer  Your probably thinking whats the point, no one looks at the bottom of my site. But its surprising how many people actually do. That’s why having a decent ending to your blog is a nice touch.  yo  The Beautiful Footer That PSD Tuts Uses</p>
<p><a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2341" title="psdtuts" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/psdtuts.jpg" alt="yo" width="545" height="195" /></a></p>
<p>#4 Next &amp; Previous Posts Feature  Once you read a blog, you are often wondering where to go next, if you enjoyed the post, you definitely want more. With WebDesignerWall, they have a simple customization that sends people to the previous or next post, a great addition every blogger should consider to make their blogs stickier.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.webdesignerwall.com/general/fireworks-vs-photoshop-compression/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2370" title="webdesignerwall" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/webdesignerwall1.jpg" alt="The Next &amp; Previous Posts Listed Within Content Over At Web Designer Wall" width="545" height="180" /></a></p>
<p>#5 Use a Popular, Breaking &amp; Featured Widget  The sidebar can very often become cluttered up with un-useful widgets and text. That’s why merging some of it into one widget can be the solution. Having a widget that features Popular, Breaking and Featured posts can be really handy, and encourage user interaction.  The Popular, Breaking &amp; Featured Widget That Autoblog Uses  The Popular, Breaking &amp; Featured Widget That Autoblog Uses</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2372" title="autoblog2" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/autoblog2.jpg" alt="The Popular, Breaking &amp; Featured Widget That Autoblog Uses" width="545" height="273" /></a></p>
<p>#6 Feature Your Best Post Within A Slider  Having a best post slider on your homepage with nice big splash images can really be a good way to greet your visitors. This way, they can see the best content, and catch up on what they have missed out on since they last visited your blog.  tutorial9 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  The Featured Slider Used On Tutorial 9</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tutorial9.net/" target="_blank"><img title="tutorial9" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tutorial9.jpg" alt="tutorial9 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out  From The Crowd!" width="545" height="206" /></a></p>
<p>#7 Create a Custom Heading Using Typography  Using a custom font and colours that make headings stand out can work wonders on your blog.  The Custom Typography Used In UxBooth&#8217;s Posts  The Custom Typography Used In UxBooth&#8217;s Posts</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/transparency-benefits-and-best-practices/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2368" title="uxbooth" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/uxbooth1.jpg" alt="The Custom Typography Used In UxBooth's Posts" width="545" height="194" /></a></p>
<p>#8 About The Author  When someones finished reading a post, its nice to display a small Author bio. Nothing too long, but its better that just having “Posted by Rob”. A small avatar can make the bio look good too!  About The Author Box Used On Tutorial 9  About The Author Box Used On Tutorial 9  * * * * *</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tutorial9.net/web-tutorials/9-things-you-cant-forget-when-designing-a-blog/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2369" title="tutorial9-2" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tutorial9-2.jpg" alt="About The Author Box Used On Tutorial 9" width="545" height="242" /></a></p>
<p>#9 Add a Breaking News Feature  Breaking news is a really cool idea that gives content urgency and importance. This could work for any type of blog that offers up to date content.  autoblog1 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  The Breaking News Bar On Autoblog</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2371" title="autoblog1" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/autoblog1.jpg" alt="autoblog1 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!" width="545" height="181" /></a></p>
<p>#10 Add a Popular Posts Feature Within Your Content  When listing your forever growing archive of blog posts, its nice to display something that “breaks” the list up. Having a popular posts bar is a perfect idea to break up content. And it can gain you more traffic too!  Popular Posts Are Listed Within Content On The Web Designer Depot Homepage  Popular Posts Are Listed Within Content On The Web Designer Depot Homepage</p>
<p><a href="http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2367" title="webdesignerdepot" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/webdesignerdepot1.jpg" alt="    Popular Posts Are Listed Within Content On The Web Designer Depot Homepage" width="545" height="265" /></a></p>
<p>#11 Author Comments  Admin comments should stand out because you have something important to say that people should take note of, UxBooth have done a great job at customizing theirs!  UxBooth Styles Their Author Comments In A Different Color  UxBooth Styles Their Author Comments In A Different Color</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/review-of-usertesting-com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2373" title="uxbooth-2" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/uxbooth-2.jpg" alt="UxBooth Styles Their Author Comments In A Different Color" width="545" height="245" /></a></p>
<p>#12 RSS And Twitter Count  Displaying your Twitter and RSS count can be handy, especially if its big. You can display this anywhere on your site, and design something nice and subtle, or big and bulky that shows your count off. Personal touches like this can make a good blog great.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2374" title="smashingmagazine" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/smashingmagazine.jpg" alt="Smashing Magazine Uses A Beautiful But Simple RSS And Twitter Count" width="545" height="277" /></a></p>
<p>#13 Use a Collage as a Background  Using a collage style background can really make your website stand out. Many websites do it, but only some do it well. You don’t want an insane collage that distracts readers from the content.  mashkulture 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  The Collage Background That Mash Kulture Uses</p>
<p><a href="http://english.mashkulture.net/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2343" title="mashkulture" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mashkulture.jpg" alt="mashkulture 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!" width="545" height="268" /></a></p>
<p>#14 In Content Adverts (That Fit The Site Design)  If you want to keep your advertisers, why not make their ads stand out more?  WebDesignerWall Uses In Content Adverts, That Just Blend In With The Site Design  WebDesignerWall Uses In Content Adverts, That Just Blend In With The Site Design</p>
<p><a href="http://www.webdesignerwall.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2379" title="advert" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/advert.jpg" alt="WebDesignerWall Uses In Content Adverts, That Just Blend In With The Site Design" width="545" height="182" /></a></p>
<p>#15 Comment Style  Having a good comment style that looks good, appealing and fits your design can really make your users comments stand out that little bit extra.  Productive Dreams Have A Really Beautiful Comment Style  Productive Dreams Have A Really Beautiful Comment Style</p>
<p><a href="http://www.productivedreams.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-parallax/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2380" title="comments" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/comments.jpg" alt="Productive Dreams Have A Really Beautiful Comment Style" width="545" height="260" /></a></p>
<p>#16 Sidebar Adverts  If you accept advertising then the Sidebar is a great place to put them and if you have the traffic you can earn you a nice sum of money – but please make them fit in with your design. Don’t make them look like an afterthought!  sidebarad 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  Open Source Templates Use In Design Sidebar Adverts</p>
<p><a href="http://opensourcetemplates.org/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2456" title="sidebarad" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sidebarad.jpg" alt="sidebarad 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!" width="545" height="223" /></a></p>
<p>#17 Top Search Bar  I hate it when I’m on a really great website, and I go to search for something and I can’t find the search-bar. Having a big search-bar that doesn’t take peoples eyes away from the main design, but is easy to find is a real winner, and can take your blog from being good to great.  searchbar 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  Engadget Uses A Nice Big Searchbar At The Top Of Their Website</p>
<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2457" title="searchbar" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/searchbar.jpg" alt="searchbar 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!" width="545" height="215" /></a></p>
<p>#18 Favicon  Using a distinctive favicon is important. I know its only 16px x 16px, but those 256 pixels are valuable real estate, so you want to design your favicon with thought.  jk  WebDesignerWall Uses A Note Style Favicon  *</p>
<p><a href="http://www.webdesignerwall.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2526" title="favicon" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/favicon.jpg" alt="jk" width="545" height="163" /></a></p>
<p>#19 Quotes In Blog Posts  Everyone quotes things when writing on a blog. Styling your quotes differently from the rest of the content is a key. This makes interviews look ten times better!  quotes 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!  UxBooth Styles Their Quotes Differently From Normal Text</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/complete-beginners-guide-to-interaction-design/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-2529" title="quotes" src="http://www.incomediary.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/quotes.jpg" alt="quotes 20 Design Features That Will Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd!" width="545" height="144" /></a></p>
<p>#20 Post Images  Selecting your post image is an important decision. After all, you want something for each post that stands out and makes readers want to click it. You can also style your post image with a border or some sort of foliage to make it work with your blog design.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of the most successful people in business today started out as teenage entrepreneurs.&#160; For many teens, the realization that building something of your own beats working for “the man” comes to them naturally, but coming up with the right idea isn’t always easy.&#160; So here are 10 ideas to get your creative juices flowing.&#160;&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/10-business-ideas-for-the-teen-entrepreneur/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=106&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Many of the most successful people in business today started out as  teenage entrepreneurs.&nbsp; For many teens, the realization that building  something of your own beats working for “the man” comes to them  naturally, but coming up with the right idea isn’t always easy.&nbsp; So here  are 10 ideas to get your creative juices flowing.&nbsp; Most can be started  by anyone, and a few will require some specialized knowledge, but might  get you on the right path or spark another idea, even if you don’t have  that knowledge right now.&nbsp; And if you’re at all worried about being  taken seriously as a teen business person.</p>
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<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="org yg sude tue..harus dihargai" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_42107905-250x205.jpg" height="205" width="250"> Senior Errand Service(penjagaan orang tua)<br /></b></p>
<p>Wherever you live, there are bound to be senior citizens who need  help with errands.&nbsp; The errands you’ll run can range from grocery  shopping to picking up dry cleaning and going to the post office.&nbsp; If  you don’t yet have wheels, there are plenty of ways to help seniors  around the house too, like washing the car, making minor repairs, or  helping out with yard work. As the fasted growing segment of the  population, it makes a lot of business sense to serve seniors, and it  will feel good to know you’re helping someone who really needs it.Plus! you will always get more than what you expected..believe me&#8230;hihi!</p>
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<p>Have you ever walked past an open garage that was so cluttered with  stuff the family couldn’t fit their car inside?&nbsp; Those are your  potential clients.&nbsp; Cleaning out the garage is a chore no one enjoys  (unless they’re getting paid like you will), so convincing people to  hire you won’t be that hard – especially if you’re polite and  professional and your rates are reasonable.&nbsp; Your startup costs will be  minimal with this business – chances are you have most if not all of  your supplies at home already.&nbsp; All you’ll need are a good push broom,  some cleaning supplies and lots of elbow grease.&nbsp; To get customers, make  up some flyers and go door-to-door around your neighborhood.&nbsp; It might  be intimidating at first, but before long, you’ll get your pitch down,  and it will be well worth the effort.</p>
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<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="Haul Away" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/haulaway1-250x166.jpg" height="166" width="250">Haul-Away Service</b></p>
<p>If you have a pickup, or know someone who has one and wants to be a  partner, consider starting a haul-away service.&nbsp; Whether it’s in their  back yard, in their garage, or under their stairs, people all over the  world have lots of junk.&nbsp; And many are willing to pay someone else to  haul it away.&nbsp; Figure in the cost of gas, maintenance and insurance on  the vehicle you use when coming up with rates, and make sure to find out  if your local dump charges to drop off there.&nbsp; Another great thing  about this business is that what one person calls junk, another might  want.&nbsp; You’d be surprised at what some people get rid of, and there  might be an opportunity there to sell some of this “junk” in the  classifieds, eBay, etc.&nbsp; To market this business, go door to door, or  post flyers at your local grocery store, or laundromat’s community  bulletin board. <b> </b></p>
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<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="smallengine" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/smallengine-250x167.jpg" height="167" width="250">Small Engine Repair Service</b></p>
<p>Are you handy with all things mechanical?&nbsp; Can you take apart just  about anything and put it back together?&nbsp; If you have the skills, some  tools and a garage you can work in, there is a market for a small engine  repair service.&nbsp; From lawn mowers to snow blowers, your neighbors are  bound to have something they need fixed.&nbsp; For the price of a few flyers,  you can be in business fast.&nbsp; As you prove yourself, your customers are  sure to tell others, and you’ll be busy as a professional tinkerer  before you know it!</p>
<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="yard" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/yard-e1269579794810.jpg" height="362" width="250">Yard Service</b></p>
<p>Ok, so mowing lawns for the summer isn’t a very original idea.&nbsp; But  who says you have to limit yourself in this category.&nbsp; Why not think  big?&nbsp; Start out by mowing lawns in the summer and clearing snow in the  winter, but rather than spending your earnings on the latest video game  system or car stereo, use your revenue to expand your services to other  kinds of yard work.&nbsp; Trimming hedges, killing weeds, and planting  flowerbeds are just a few of the services you could add, without  spending much at all on additional equipment.&nbsp; As demand for your  business grows, hire friends to help you out. For example most popular interior designerDavid in malaysia also have the same experience before he becomes popular. Before you know it, you  could be running a full-fledged landscaping business.</p>
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<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="socialmedia" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/socialmedia-250x247.jpg" height="247" width="250">Social Media Consulting</b></p>
<p>If you’re in your teens, chances are very good you know your stuff  when it comes to using Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and other social  networks.&nbsp; But did you know this stuff is big business?&nbsp; Well it  absolutely is.&nbsp; There are entire consulting firms dedicated to helping  their clients maximize their social media efforts, and some of them  probably don’t have as much experience at it as you do.&nbsp; Step one is to  find out all you can about using social media for business.&nbsp; There are  tons of online resources for this, so that part’s a breeze.&nbsp; Next,  decide what services you’ll offer and if you’ll specialize in a  particular area – Facebook fan pages, for instance.&nbsp; Then get out there  on social media and make it known that you’re available as a  consultant.&nbsp; Also consider visiting local businesses that see the value  in social media but might not know how to get started.I myself have give a lot of speech and train lots of my friend to get move up their internet buzz.like mudah.com and ohbulan.com.they seems to be good in their niches market&nbsp; There is a huge  market for this right now.&nbsp; You just have to plan it out and go for it!</p>
<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="candlemaking" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/candlemaking-250x167.jpg" height="167" width="250">Candle Making</b></p>
<p>For less than RM100 in wax and equipment, anyone can be in business  for themselves making candles.&nbsp; If you’re creative and willing to do the  necessary legwork, you can do well as a candle maker, and you’ll have  fun too.&nbsp; First, you’ll want to decide which kind of candles you want to  make.&nbsp; There are beeswax candles, colored candles, scented candles, or  aromatherapy candles, to name a few.&nbsp; Then you’ve got to decide where  you’ll sell your finished candles.&nbsp; There are lots of options, such as  eBay, craft fairs or direct sales to local shops – or all of the above.&nbsp;  If you can come up with a unique design or presentation for your  candles, this business can blossom into a company that will keep you  busy well beyond high school!</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="jewelry" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/jewelry-250x166.jpg" height="166" width="250"><b>Jewelry Making</b></p>
<p>Like candle making, this business is for those with a creative  flare.&nbsp; It might take a little more to get started, both in money and  know-how, but you don’t need tons of training, and if you use materials  like beads and silver rather than gold and diamonds, starting a custom  jewelry business doesn’t have to cost a lot.&nbsp; To get started, you can  learn most of what you need to know from books on the subject.&nbsp; Then  it’s a matter of practicing until you’re good.&nbsp; If your stuff is  attractive, you’ll find a market eager to snatch up your pieces – often  for a premium price.from time to time..you will have your own BRAND!</p>
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<p><img class="alignleft" title="webdesign" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/webdesign-250x250.gif" height="250" width="250"><b>Web Design Service</b></p>
<p>This is one business where you really should have some training and a  lot of practice to get started.&nbsp; Yes, there are many people out there  calling themselves web designers who just use templates and have only a  basic html background, but you don’t want to be one of those. You goona waste your time.i also one of them once..hihi!. The real  money in this field is made by those who know what they’re doing.&nbsp; If  it’s something that interests you, it won’t take that long to learn, and  you can do very well from referrals and return business.&nbsp; And this is  another business that can take you far beyond your high school years.With a little bit of passion and hardwork to learn making website will do the trick.</p>
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<p><b><img class="alignleft" title="blogger" src="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger-250x250.jpg" height="250" width="250">Blogging</b></p>
<p>Are you an expert in a particular area, like social media or high  school algebra? Are you an entertaining writer, or simply have a great  sense of humor?&nbsp; If you can get people to read what you have to say, you  can make money at it by starting a blog.&nbsp; There are thousands of  affiliate programs that will pay you when people click through from your  blog to their sites and make a purchase.&nbsp; You’ll want to read lots of  articles (like <a href="http://www.blogtrepreneur.com/index.php?s=affiliate+marketing" target="_blank">these</a>)  about how to do this right, but once you figure it out, it can mean  making way more than your friends working at the NASIK LEMAK place!</p>
<p>Whatever business you decide to start, know this: if you’re a teen  reading this post, you’re already far ahead of 90% of other people your  age, and way ahead of the vast majority of people of any age.&nbsp; To enter  the world of entrepreneurship can be challenging at times, but those of  us who do it know that all the hard work, setbacks, and challenges that  come are nothing compared to the rewards of starting and growing your  own business.&nbsp; So don’t let anything slow you down.&nbsp; If being in  business for yourself is your dream, go for it with all you’ve got!</p>
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		<title>Getting Started in Real Estate With Little or No Money  by Attorney William Bronchick</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve seen the late-night infomercials with self-anointed gurus promising you millions in real estate profits with no money down. The truth is that many of these charlatans never made a dime in real estate, but instead built their fortunes through selling over-priced or useless information to unsophisticated investors suffering from insomnia. Most of us are&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/getting-started-in-real-estate-with-little-or-no-money-by-attorney-william-bronchick/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=82&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#000000;">You&#8217;ve seen the late-night infomercials with self-anointed gurus  promising you millions in real estate profits with no money down. The  truth is that many of these charlatans never made a dime in real estate,  but instead built their fortunes through selling over-priced or useless  information to unsophisticated investors suffering from insomnia.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Most of us are smart enough to realize that no real estate &#8220;system&#8221;  is foolproof, and if anything seems too be good to be true, it probably  is. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that you need excellent credit and a  surplus of cash to get started in real estate. Here are some strategies  for financially-constrained aspiring investors to begin generating real  estate cash flow.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>You Don&#8217;t Have to Own a Property to Make  Money From It &#8211; Be a Dealer</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">There are two types of quick-sale real estate investors &#8211; retailers  and dealers. Retailers buy properties outright and sell them for a quick  profit. Their risk is highest, but so is their potential reward.  Contrary to the late-night realty televangelists, retailers typically  need substantial cash for a down payment, and at least decent credit.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Dealers, by contrast, buy and sell <em>contracts</em>, not  properties. They find bargain properties and sign purchase contracts  with their sellers. Dealers then sell these purchase contracts to  retailers, making a solid profit in the process. This is known as  &#8220;assignment of contract.&#8221; Usually, the only cash required is the earnest  money to secure the deal. A good dealer can then flip the contract for a  quick $1,000 to $3,000 without ever taking possession of the deed.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Use a Double Closing for Greater Profit  Potential</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">A double closing allows a dealer to earn a higher profit margin than  an assignment of contract. With an assignment of contract, there is  always potential that the deal will ultimately fall through. The dealer  is protected in this case because she has already received her proceeds  from the sale of the contract, but the retailer who buys the contract  from her is wary of the deal falling through, and thus, will factor it  into the price he is willing to pay. With a double closing, the dealer  assumes more risk, because if the deal falls through, she receives  nothing. However, with this greater risk comes a greater reward.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">A double closing begins with the dealer signing a purchase contract  with the property owner. Then the dealer signs a contract with the  retailer, in which the retailer agrees to buy the property from the  dealer at a higher price, and deposits that amount in escrow. The  property owner signs the deed to the dealer, who then signs it to the  retailer. The retailer then signs the loan documents, and the process is  complete &#8211; the property owner is paid his asking price, and the dealer  is paid the difference. Note that the dealer came to the table with no  money, and her credit was never an issue.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Be a Scout &#8211; No Cash or Credit Required</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">In addition to dealers and retailers, scouts are a third type of real  estate &#8220;flipper.&#8221; Instead of flipping actual properties or contracts,  scouts flip information.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Scouts face even less risk than dealers, and have almost no cash or  credit concerns. They simply gather information about distressed  properties and sell it to interested dealers and retailers. In effect,  scouts do the dirty work for real estate investors, and investors are  willing to pay them handsomely for doing it. Typically a scout will  gather the following data on a potential deal: The owner&#8217;s name and  contact information, the asking price, information about the mortgage  and whether payments are current, outstanding liens on the property, a  photograph of the house, and pertinent information about the owner&#8217;s  motivation to sell &#8211; i.e. is he in the middle of a divorce, foreclosure,  job transfer, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Investors typically pay scouts between $500 and $1,000 for good  information, but what happens if an investor doesn&#8217;t pay? Simple &#8211; don&#8217;t  take any more deals to them. Successful investors realize the value of  good information, and they are more than willing to pay for it.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Take Over the Seller&#8217;s Mortgage Payments</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Prior to 1989, almost all home loans were <em>freely assumable</em>.  This meant that anyone could take over the payment of the loans without  objection from the lender. However, due to a climate of rising interest  rates that began in the late eighties, virtually all home loans issued  since then contain a &#8220;due-on-sale&#8221; clause. This means that when  ownership of a property is transferred, the lender can demand payment,  in-full, of the outstanding loan.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">However, &#8220;due-on-sale&#8221; is merely a clause &#8211; not a law. It is the  lender&#8217;s prerogative as to whether or not this clause is exercised. If  you buy a property and take over the loan payments, there is a distinct  possibility that the lender won&#8217;t even notice. There&#8217;s an even greater  chance that the lender will choose not to exercise the due-on-sale  clause, so long as you make timely payments. After all, the cost of  enforcing the clause is significant, and as long as the lender is being  paid, it is unlikely to care who signs the monthly checks. Armed with  this knowledge, you can potentially buy prop<strong>erties without a credit  check.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><strong>Real Estate Success Always Requires an  Investment</strong></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">There are ways to profit from real estate without significant  financial investment, however, that is not to say that success comes  free and easy. At the very least, you will need to make a substantial  investment in yourself. In order to succeed, you must be willing to work  hard. Even with a million dollar real estate portfolio, your brain will  always be your #1 asset. Be sure to invest in your education on a daily  basis, and learn as much as possible about your local market, real  estate law, and investment strategies.</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[7 Tipudaya Syaitan ke Atas Umat Islam hafiz firdaus abdullah bacalah wahai saudara saudaraku yg inginkan syurga dan takutkan neraka. BAB KETIGA: CIRI-CIRI SYAITAN. Terdapat banyak ayat al-Qur’an dan hadis sahih yang menerangkan ciri-ciri syaitan. Semua ini didedahkan oleh Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala dan Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam untuk kebaikan kita kerana dengan pengetahuan akan&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/7-tipudaya-syaitan-ke-atas-umat-islam-this-a-strong-reading-be-very-consentrate-with-it-with-opens-mind/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=75&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">hafiz firdaus abdullah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">bacalah wahai saudara saudaraku yg inginkan syurga dan takutkan neraka.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">BAB KETIGA: CIRI-CIRI SYAITAN.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Terdapat banyak ayat al-Qur’an dan hadis sahih yang menerangkan ciri-ciri syaitan. Semua ini didedahkan oleh Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala dan Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam untuk kebaikan kita kerana dengan pengetahuan akan ciri-ciri syaitan, kita akan dapat mengetahui apa sifat mereka, sekadar mana kemampuan mereka dan bagaimana mereka bertindak.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">[1]</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Sebelum kita mengkaji ciri-ciri tersebut, sekali lagi saya ingin menasihati para pembaca yang budiman sekalian agar:</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">1.Tidak berpaling atau membantah ayat-ayat al-Qur’an dan hadis-hadis Rasulullah yang dikemukakan.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">2.Tidak menilainya dengan akal atau cuba menselarikannya kepada akal dengan alasan “ciri-ciri tersebut ialah kiasan (majaz) semata-mata.”</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">3.Tidak bertanya, berfikir dan menokok tambah dari apa yang sedia dijelaskan oleh al-Qur’an dan hadis.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Ciri # 1: Syaitan memiliki kepala.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Ciri ini diterangkan oleh Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala dalam firman-Nya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya Kami jadikan (pokok Zaqqum itu) satu ujian bagi orang-orang yang zalim.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebenarnya ia sebatang pohon yang tumbuh di dasar neraka yang marak menjulang,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">buahnya seolah-olah kepala syaitan-syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Saffat 37:63-65]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 2: Syaitan memiliki dua tanduk.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">لاَ تَحَرَّوْا بِصَلاَتِكُمْ طُلُوعَ الشَّمْسِ وَلاَ غُرُوبَهَا فَإِنَّهَا تَطْلُعُ بِقَرْنَيْ شَيْطَانٍ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Janganlah kalian melaksanakan solat (sunat mutlak) pada waktu terbit matahari</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(selepas subuh) dan terbenam matahari (selepas asar)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana pada waktu itu muncul dua tanduk syaitan.[2]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 3: Syaitan memiliki hati, mata dan telinga.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan sesungguhnya Kami jadikan untuk neraka jahanam</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">banyak dari jin dan manusia yang mempunyai hati</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(tetapi) tidak mahu memahami dengannya (ayat-ayat Allah),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan yang mempunyai mata (tetapi) tidak mahu melihat</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dengannya (bukti keesaan Allah) dan yang mempunyai telinga (tetapi)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tidak mahu mendengar dengannya (ajaran dan nasihat).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-A’raaf 7:179]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebagaimana yang dijelaskan sebelum ini, syaitan adalah dari jenis jin. Maka ciri-ciri yang dimiliki oleh jin dimiliki juga oleh syaitan. Dalam ayat 179 surah al-A’raaf di atas, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala menerangkan bahawa jin memiliki hati, mata dan telinga. Maka demikian jugalah bagi syaitan, ia juga memiliki hati, mata dan telinga.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebelum ini dalam bab “Asal Usul Permusuhan Syaitan Kepada Manusia”, kita mengetahui bahawa syaitan mendengar perintah Allah untuk sujud kepada manusia, menunjukkan bahawa syaitan memiliki telinga. Kemudian syaitan enggan sujud kerana takbur, dimana dua dari sikap takbur tersebut ialah ujub terhadap diri sendiri dan menghina kepada orang lain. Kedua-dua sikap ini merupakan peranan hati, menunjukkan bahawa syaitan memiliki hati.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Merujuk kepada penglihatan, syaitan dapat melihat manusia manakala manusia tidak dapat melihat syaitan. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala menerangkan perbezaan ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya syaitan dan kaumnya melihat kamu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dengan keadaan yang kamu tidak dapat melihat mereka.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-A’raaf 7:27]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 4: Syaitan memiliki suara.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan juga memiliki suara dan boleh bercakap-cakap, membantah, menyoal, membisik dan menghasut dengannya. Semua ini dapat kita ketahui melalui dialog iblis dengan Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan (ingatkanlah peristiwa) ketika Kami berfirman kepada malaikat:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sujudlah kamu kepada Adam”,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka sujudlah mereka melainkan iblis; ia berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Patutkah aku sujud kepada (makhluk) yang Engkau jadikan dari tanah (yang di adun)?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ia berkata lagi: “Khabarkanlah kepadaku,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">inikah orangnya yang Engkau muliakan mengatasiku?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika Engkau beri tempoh kepadaku hingga Hari Kiamat,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tentulah aku akan memancing menyesatkan zuriat keturunannya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kecuali sedikit (di antaranya).”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Allah berfirman (kepada iblis): “Pergilah (lakukanlah apa yang engkau rancangkan)!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian siapa yang menurutmu di antara mereka,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka sesungguhnya neraka Jahannamlah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">balasan kamu semua, sebagai balasan yang cukup.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan desak serta pujuklah sesiapa yang engkau dapat</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">memujuknya dengan suaramu;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan kerahlah penyokong-penyokongmu yang berkuda</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">serta yang berjalan kaki untuk mengalahkan mereka;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan turut &#8211; campurlah dengan mereka dalam menguruskan harta-benda</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan anak-anak (mereka); dan janjikanlah mereka (dengan janji-janjimu).”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Padahal tidak ada yang dijanjikan oleh syaitan itu melainkan tipu daya semata-mata.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-A’raaf 17:61-64]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan menggunakan suaranya untuk mengganggu manusia dengan pelbagai cara. Antaranya, bercakap kepada manusia melalui perantaraan batu, pokok, mata air dan haiwan. Umpama seseorang yang masuk ke hutan, tiba-tiba sebuah batu bercakap-cakap kepadanya: “Wahai Azlina! Kamu seorang wanita yang shalihah. Amalan kamu selama ini telah mencukupi. Kini memadai untuk kamu berzikir sahaja, tanpa perlu solat, puasa zakat dan haji.” Percakapan tersebut sebenarnya berasal dari syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oleh kerana suara-suara syaitan inilah sebahagian masyarakat menganggap wujudnya “penunggu” atau “penjaga” di kawasan hutan, air terjun, padang pasir dan sebagainya. Kemudian ada pula yang memberi petua, apabila memasuki hutan ucapkanlah selawat kepada nabi sekian-sekian kerana dia adalah penjaganya. Apabila menghampiri kawasan air terjun ucapkanlah selawat kepada wali sekian-sekian kerana dia adalah penjaganya. Semua ini hanyalah tipu daya syaitan untuk menyesatkan umat Islam.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 5: Syaitan memiliki akal.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan bantahan syaitan kepada Allah, dapat kita mengetahui bahawa syaitan memiliki akal. Ini kerana ia telah menggunakan logik akal untuk membantah perintah Allah, seperti kata-katanya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">·         “Patutkah aku sujud kepada (makhluk) yang Engkau jadikan dari tanah?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">·         “Khabarkanlah kepadaku, inikah orangnya yang Engkau muliakan mengatasiku?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Akal adalah sesuatu yang dikurniakan oleh Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala agar dengan akal tersebut makhluk dapat mentaati dan melaksanakan perintah larangan-Nya dengan cara yang tepat dan betul. Sebaliknya jika akal digunakan untuk mengukur logik atau tidak sesuatu perintah larangan Allah, maka ia adalah suatu penyimpangan yang mengkhianati kurniaan akal itu sendiri.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 6: Syaitan ketawa.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan boleh ketawa. Ini dapat kita ketahui dari hadis berikut:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">التَّثَاؤُبُ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ فَإِذَا تَثَاءَبَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَرُدَّهُ مَا اسْتَطَاعَ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ إِذَا قَالَ هَا ضَحِكَ الشَّيْطَان.ُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Menguap adalah dari syaitan. Maka apabila seseorang kalian menguap,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tahanlah sedaya mungkin kerana sesungguhnya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">apabila seseorang kalian menguap sambil berbunyi “Haaa”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka ketawalah syaitan.[3]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika tidak dapat menahan diri dari menguap, maka tutuplah mulut yang sedang menguap dengan tangan dan jangan mengeluarkan apa-apa bunyi. Dalam sebuah hadis yang lain Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam mengajar kita:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا تَثَاوَبَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيُمْسِكْ بِيَدِهِ عَلَى فِيهِ فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَدْخُلُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika seseorang kalian menguap, maka tutuplah mulut dengan tangannya<br />
kerana sesungguhnya syaitan masuk (ke dalam mulut yang terbuka).[4]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ada pun bersin, maka ia disukai oleh Allah Subhanahu wa Ta‘ala. Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam menjelaskan perbezaan antara menguap dan bersin:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْعُطَاسَ وَيَكْرَهُ التَّثَاؤُبَ فَإِذَا عَطَسَ فَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَحَقٌّ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ سَمِعَهُ أَنْ يُشَمِّتَهُ وَأَمَّا التَّثَاؤُبُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّمَا هُوَ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ فَلْيَرُدَّهُ مَا اسْتَطَاعَ فَإِذَا قَالَ هَا ضَحِكَ مِنْهُ الشَّيْطَانُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya Allah menyukai bersin dan membenci menguap.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka apabila (seseorang itu) bersin maka pujilah Allah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan merupakan hak bagi setiap muslim yang mendengar</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(saudaranya bersin) untuk mendoakannya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ada pun menguap, maka ia tidak lain berasal dari syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Tahanlah ia semampu mungkin dan apabila (yang menguap)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">berbunyi “Haaa” maka ketawalah syaitan.[5]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oleh itu Bagi orang yang bersin, hendaklah dia memuji Allah dengan menyebut:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Segala puji bagi Allah, Tuhan sekalian alam.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Bagi yang mendengar orang bersin, dia berdoa:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">يَرْحَمُكَ اللهُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Semoga Allah merahmati kamu”.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian bagi yang bersin, dia menjawab kepada orang yang mendoakannya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">يَغْفِرُ اللهُ لَنَا وَلَكُمْ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Semoga Allah mengampuni bagi kami dan bagi kalian.”[6]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sekali pun bersin adalah sesuatu yang disukai, tidaklah bererti seseorang itu boleh bersin di hadapan muka orang lain, menghamburkan air liurnya atau bersin dengan suara yang kuat. Abu Hurairah radhiallahu ‘anh menerangkan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِذَا عَطَسَ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">أَوْ ثَوْبَهُ عَلَى فِيهِ وَخَفَضَ أَوْ غَضَّ بِهَا صَوْتَهُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam bersin,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">baginda meletakkan tangannya atau bajunya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ke atas mukanya (mulut dan hidung) sambil merendahkan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(atau sambil menundukkan muka dan) suaranya.[7]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 7: Syaitan memiliki tangan dan jari.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam berpesan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَأْكُلْ بِيَمِينِهِ وَإِذَا شَرِبَ فَلْيَشْرَبْ بِيَمِينِهِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَأْكُلُ بِشِمَالِهِ وَيَشْرَبُ بِشِمَالِهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila seseorang kalian makan, maka makanlah dengan tangan kanannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan apabila minum, maka minumlah dengan tangan kanannya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ini kerana sesungguhnya syaitan makan dengan tangan kirinya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan minum dengan tangan kirinya.[8]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oleh kerana itu kita umat Islam sangat-sangat ditekan untuk makan dan minum dengan tangan kanannya. Penekanan ini turut merangkumi apa jua perkakas yang digunakan seperti sudu, garpu, chopsticks dan lain-lain, hendaklah semuanya dipegang dengan tangan kanan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Pernah dahulu seseorang yang duduk bersama Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam makan dengan tangan kirinya. Rasulullah menegur: “Makanlah dengan tangan kanan kamu.” Orang itu menjawab: “Aku tidak mampu.” Rasulullah menjawab: “Kamu tidak mampu?” Padahal dia enggan tidak lain kerana kesombongan. Perawi hadis, Salama bin al-Akwa’ radhiallahu &#8216;anh kemudian menerangkan bahawa setelah itu lelaki tersebut tidak dapat mengangkat tangan kanannya ke mulutnya.[9] Tangan kanannya menjadi lumpuh sejak dia membantah teguran Rasulullah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan juga memiliki jari berdasarkan keterangan Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ يَطْعُنُ الشَّيْطَانُ فِي جَنْبَيْهِ بِإِصْبَعِهِ حِينَ يُولَدُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">غَيْرَ عِيسَى ابْنِ مَرْيَمَ ذَهَبَ يَطْعُنُ فَطَعَنَ فِي الْحِجَابِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Setiap anak Adam (manusia) ketika lahir ditusuk di kedua tepi badannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">oleh syaitan dengan jarinya kecuali ‘Isa ibni Maryam,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">syaitan hendak menusuknya tetapi hanya berjaya menusuk uri (ibunya).[10]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 8: Syaitan makan dan minum.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan sabda Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam: “…sesungguhnya syaitan makan dengan tangan kirinya dan minum dengan tangan kirinya”, kita juga dapat mengetahui syaitan makan dan minum.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan makan apa-apa yang dibiarkan oleh kita, sama ada yang masih tersisa di pinggan atau apa yang terjatuh darinya. Oleh kerana itulah Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menyuruh kita menghabiskan semua makanan dan mengutip apa yang terjatuh darinya. Tindakan ini bukan sahaja mengelak makanan tersebut daripada diambil oleh syaitan tetapi untuk kita memperoleh keberkatan yang sepenuhnya dari makanan tersebut. Anas bin Malik radhiallahu &#8216;anh berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كَانَ إِذَا أَكَلَ طَعَامًا لَعِقَ أَصَابِعَهُ الثَّلاًثَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَ وَقَالَ: إِذَا سَقَطَتْ لُقْمَةُ أَحَدِكُمْ فَلْيُمِطْ عَنْهَا الأَذَى وَلْيَأْكُلْهَا وَلاَ يَدَعْهَا لِلشَّيْطَانِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَأَمَرَنَا أَنْ نَسْلُتَ الْقَصْعَةَ. قَالَ: فَإِنَّكُمْ لاَ تَدْرُونَ فِي أَيِّ طَعَامِكُمْ الْبَرَكَةُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam makan,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">baginda menjilat jari-jarinya tiga kali.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Anas berkata, bahawa Rasulullah bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Jika sesuatu makanan seseorang kalian jatuh,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">hendaklah (dia mengambilnya) dan membersihkan apa-apa kotoran</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang melekat padanya lalu memakannya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Janganlah meninggalkannya untuk syaitan.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Anas melanjutkan: “(Rasulullah) juga menyuruh kami</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">untuk menghabiskan apa-apa sisa makanan.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Baginda berpesan: “Ini kerana kalian tidak tahu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">di bahagian manakah pada makanan kalian terdapat keberkatan.”[11]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Untuk mengelakkan apa-apa makanan dari tersisa, hendaklah kita sejak dari awal menyukat jumlah makanan yang diletakkan ke dalam pinggan. Ambil sekadar yang perlu tanpa berlebih-lebihan. Syaitan akan menghasut kita untuk mengambil secara berlebihan kerana berlebihan adalah salah satu bentuk pembaziran dan hubungan antara orang yang membazir dengan syaitan adalah:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang membazir itu adalah saudara-saudara Syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Isra’ 17:27]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Selain itu syaitan minum sambil berdiri.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Pada satu ketika Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam melihat seorang yang minum sambil berdiri. Baginda menegur: “Jangan begitu!” Orang itu bertanya: “Mengapa?”  Rasulullah menjawab: “Adakah kamu suka minum bersama kucing?” Orang ituu menjawab: “Tidak.” Rasulullah meneruskan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّهُ قَدْ شَرِبَ مَعَكَ مَنْ هُوَ شَرٌّ مِنْهُ: الشَّيْطَانُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya telah ikut serta minum bersama kamu<br />
sesuatu yang lebih buruk darinya, iaitu syaitan.[12]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oleh itu hendaklah kita sedaya upaya mengelakkan diri minum sambil berdiri. Jika suasana tidak mengizinkan, boleh minum sambil berdiri. Ini kerana dalam suasana terpencil lagi terdesak, Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam pernah minum sambil berdiri. ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Abbas radhiallahu &#8216;anhuma berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">سَقَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مِنْ زَمْزَمَ فَشَرِبَ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Aku menghidang Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam air zam-zam</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan baginda meminumnya sambil berdiri.[13]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 9: Syaitan membuang air kecil.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan juga membuang air kecil, khasnya kepada orang yang tidur lena sepanjang malam sehingga matahari naik. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam pernah ditanya berkenaan orang yang tidur sepanjang malam hingga pagi hari. Baginda menjawab:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ذَاكَ رَجُلٌ بَالَ الشَّيْطَانُ فِي أُذُنَيْهِ (أَوْ قَالَ) فِي أُذُنِهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Itu adalah orang yang syaitan kencing dalam kedua-dua telinganya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">atau salah satu telinganya.[14]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 10: Syaitan memiliki keturunan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Oleh itu, patutkah kamu hendak menjadikan iblis dan keturunannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sebagai sahabat-sahabat karib yang menjadi pemimpin selain daripada-Ku?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Kahf 18:50]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 11: Syaitan memiliki pasukan tenteranya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا أَصْبَحَ إِبْلِيسُ بَثَّ جُنُودَهَ فَيَقُول: مَنْ أَضَلَّ مُسْلِمًا أَلْبَسْتُهُ التَّاجَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Pada waktu pagi, iblis mengutus pasukan tenteranya seraya berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sesiapa yang berjaya menyesatkan seorang muslim</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka aku akan memakaikan mahkota kepadanya.”[15]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan bertahap-tahaplah dalam memujuk sesiapa yang engkau dapat dengan suaramu;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan kerahlah penyokong-penyokongmu yang berkuda</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">serta yang berjalan kaki… [al-Isra’ 17:64]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dengan pasukan tentera serta para penyokongnya, syaitan berusaha untuk membuat fitnah kepada manusia. Lebih hebat fitnah yang dilakukan, lebih besar pangkat dan anugerah yang dihadiahkan kepada tentera yang berjaya melakukannya. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menjelaskan strategi ketenteraan ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ إِبْلِيسَ يَضَعُ عَرْشَهُ عَلَى الْمَاءِ ثُمَّ يَبْعَثُ سَرَايَاهُ فَأَدْنَاهُمْ مِنْهُ مَنْزِلَةً أَعْظَمُهُمْ فِتْنَةً.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">يَجِيءُ أَحَدُهُمْ فَيَقُولُ: فَعَلْتُ كَذَا وَكَذَا! فَيَقُولُ: مَا صَنَعْتَ شَيْئًا. قَالَ ثُمَّ يَجِيءُ أَحَدُهُمْ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَيَقُولُ: مَا تَرَكْتُهُ حَتَّى فَرَّقْتُ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ امْرَأَتِهِ. قَالَ: فَيُدْنِيهِ مِنْهُ وَيَقُولُ: نِعْمَ أَنْتَ!.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya iblis meletakkan singgahsananya di atas air.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian dia mengutuskan para tenteranya (untuk memfitnah manusia).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Di antara para tentera itu, mereka yang memiliki kedudukan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang paling hampir dengannya ialah yang paling hebat dalam membuat fitnah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Salah seorang dari tentera itu datang dan berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Saya telah melakukan sekian-sekian!”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Iblis menjawab: “Kamu belum melakukan apa-apa.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian datang seorang tentera yang lain dan berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Tidaklah saya meninggalkan (orang yang saya ganggu) sehinggalah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dia menceraikan isterinya.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Iblis menghampiri tentera itu dan berkata: “Anda hebat!”[16]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Di antara pasukan tentera syaitan ialah manusia, iaitu mereka yang telah berjaya dipengaruhinya untuk memusuhi Islam dan umatnya. Satu contoh ialah orang-orang musyrik dalam Perang Uhud yang Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala sebut sebagai penolong (al-Auliya’) syaitan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya yang demikian itu ialah syaitan yang menakut-nakutkan (kamu terhadap)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">penolong-penolongnya (kaum kafir musyrik). Oleh itu, janganlah kamu takut kepada mereka,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tetapi takutlah kepada-Ku, jika betul kamu orang-orang yang beriman.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[‘Ali Imran 3:175]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 12: Syaitan mencari tempat bermalam.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا دَخَلَ الرَّجُلُ بَيْتَهُ فَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ عِنْدَ دُخُولِهِ وَعِنْدَ طَعَامِهِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَ الشَّيْطَانُ: لاَ مَبِيتَ لَكُمْ وَلاَ عَشَاءَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَإِذَا دَخَلَ فَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ اللَّهَ عِنْدَ دُخُولِهِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَ الشَّيْطَانُ: أَدْرَكْتُمْ الْمَبِيتَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَإِذَا لَمْ يَذْكُرْ اللَّهَ عِنْدَ طَعَامِهِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَ: أَدْرَكْتُمْ الْمَبِيتَ وَالْعَشَاءَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila seorang itu memasuki rumahnya dan mengingati Allah (dengan membaca Bismillah) ketika memasukinya dan ketika ingin makan, berkatalah syaitan (kepada golongannya): “Kalian tidak memiliki tempat untuk bermalam dan tidak juga makanan malam.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebaliknya apabila seorang itu memasuki rumah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan tidak mengingati Allah ketika memasukinya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">berkatalah syaitan (kepada golongannya):</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Kalian telah mendapat tempat bermalam.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila seorang tidak mengingati Allah ketika makan,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">berkatalah (syaitan kepada golongannya):</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Kalian telah mendapat tempat bermalam dan makan malam.”[17]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Demikian juga apabila kita hendak keluar rumah, maka kuncilah pintu sambil menyebut nama Allah. Nescaya syaitan tidak akan dapat membukanya. Tutuplah juga bekas-bekas makan dan minum, nescaya syaitan tidak dapat membukanya dan mencemarinya. Padamkan juga lampu agar dengan itu syaitan tidak dapat menyebabkan berlakunya kebakaran. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَأَغْلِقُوا الأَبْوَابَ وَاذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ يَفْتَحُ بَابًا مُغْلَقًا وَأَوْكُوا قِرَبَكُمْ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَاذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ وَخَمِّرُوا آنِيَتَكُمْ وَاذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَلَوْ أَنْ تَعْرُضُوا عَلَيْهَا شَيْئًا وَأَطْفِئُوا مَصَابِيحَكُمْ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan kuncilah pintu-pintu kalian dan sebutlah nama Allah<br />
(dengan membaca Bismillah) kerana sesungguhnya syaitan<br />
tidak dapat membuka pintu-pintu yang dikunci (dengan menyebut nama Allah).<br />
Ikatlah kantong-kantong air kalian dan sebutlah nama Allah,<br />
tutuplah bekas-bekas makanan kalian dan sebutlah nama Allah,<br />
walau pun (tutupan) itu sekadar meletakkan sesuatu di atasnya<br />
dan matikanlah lampu-lampu pelita kalian.[18]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika syaitan berjaya memasuki rumah untuk bermalam, syaitan akan bermalam dalam hidung para penghuni rumah tersebut. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا اسْتَيْقَظَ (أُرَاهُ أَحَدُكُمْ) مِنْ مَنَامِهِ فَتَوَضَّأَ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَلْيَسْتَنْثِرْ ثَلاَثًا فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَبِيتُ عَلَى خَيْشُومِهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila seseorang kalian bangun dari tidurnya dan berwudhu’,<br />
maka (sedutlah air ke dalam hidungnya dan)<br />
hembuslah air itu keluar sebanyak tiga kali<br />
kerana sesungguhnya syaitan bermalam di lubang hidung kalian.[19]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 13: Syaitan dapat bergerak pantas.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Makhluk jin dapat bergerak pantas, sekali pun dengan membawa beban yang amat besar lagi berat. Ini dapat kita ketahui dari sejarah Nabi Sulaiman ‘alaihi salam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Nabi Sulaiman berkata pula: “Wahai pegawai-pegawaiku,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">siapakah di antara kamu yang dapat membawa kepadaku singgahsananya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(Puteri Balqis dari Yaman ke Baitul Maqdis)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sebelum mereka datang mengadapku dalam keadaan berserah diri memeluk Islam?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berkatalah Ifrit dari golongan jin:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Aku akan membawakannya kepadamu sebelum engkau bangun</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dari tempat dudukmu, dan sesungguhnya aku amatlah kuat</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">gagah untuk membawanya, lagi amanah.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Naml 27:38-39]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan adalah dari jenis jin dan dengan itu kita mengetahui bahawa ia juga dapat bergerak pantas. Antara ketika ia bergerak pantas adalah apabila azan dilaungkan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ إِذَا نُودِيَ بِالصَّلاَةِ وَلَّى وَلَهُ حُصَاصٌ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya syaitan apabila dikumandangkan azan,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ia akan berpaling dan lari dengan pantas.[20]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 14: Syaitan dapat bergerak dalam badan manusia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَجْرِي مِنْ ابْنِ آدَمَ مَجْرَى الدَّمِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya syaitan bergerak dalam badan anak Adam<br />
(manusia) seperti aliran darah.[21]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 15: Syaitan dapat mempengaruhi manusia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Tetap merujuk kepada hadis di atas berkenaan pergerakan syaitan dalam badan manusia, ia secara lebih terperinci berlaku ketika Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam sedang beriktikaf di masjid dan isterinya Shafiyyah radhiallahu &#8216;anha datang menziarahi baginda. Kemudian apabila Shafiyyah ingin pulang, Rasulullah mengiringinya hingga ke pintu masjid. Pada saat itu, dua orang sahabat dari kalangan Ansar radhiallahu &#8216;anhuma berlalu dan nampak Rasulullah bersama seorang wanita. Mereka berdua tidak tahu siapakah wanita tersebut kerana para isteri Rasulullah memakai tudung yang juga menutupi muka.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Untuk mengelakkan salah faham, Rasulullah memanggil dua lelaki tersebut dan menerangkan bahawa wanita yang bersamanya ialah Shafiyyah, isteri baginda. Kedua-dua lelaki itu menjawab: “Subhanallah!”, seolah-olah bermaksud: “Maha Suci Allah, tidaklah kami sekali-kali akan berburuk sangka kepadamu wahai Rasulullah!” Kemudian Rasulullah membalas:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Flowchart: Document: Apabila seseorang itu melakukan perkara yang aneh atau berlainan dari kebiasaan, hendaklah dia serta merta menjelaskan perbuatannya itu kepada orang-orang di sekeli-lingnya bagi mengelak syaitan mempengaruhi orang-orang tersebut dengan sesuatu sangkaan yang buruk. إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَجْرِي مِنْ الإِنْسَانِ مَجْرَى الدَّمِ وَإِنِّي خَشِيتُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">أَنْ يَقْذِفَ فِي قُلُوبِكُمَا شَرًّا (أَوْ قَالَ) شَيْئًا.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sesungguhnya syaitan bergerak dalam badan manusia seperti aliran darah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya aku bimbang ia melemparkan keburukan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">atau sesuatu sangkaan dalam hati kalian berdua.[22]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah membalas dengan menerangkan ciri-ciri syaitan yang mampu bergerak dalam badan manusia dan mempengaruhi hati manusia untuk berburuk sangka. Kedua-dua sahabat tersebut pada awalnya tidak berprasangka apa-apa terhadap Rasulullah. Akan tetapi mungkin sahaja syaitan menyelinap masuk dalam tubuh mereka beberapa saat kemudian sambil membisikkan sesuatu yang buruk, konon Rasulullah berdua-duaan dengan wanita yang tidak halal bagi baginda. Maka sebelum syaitan dapat memasuki dan mempengaruhi dengan sesuatu yang buruk, Rasulullah menerangkan bahawa wanita tersebut ialah Shafiyyah, isteri baginda sendiri.[23]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan hadis ini dapat diketahui ciri-ciri syaitan yang mampu mempengaruhi manusia dengan sesuatu yang menyelisihi tuntutan al-Qur’an dan al-Sunnah. Ia tidak terhad kepada berburuk sangka tetapi meliputi sikap-sikap lain seperti:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi pemikiran manusia:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">يَأْتِي الشَّيْطَانُ أَحَدَكُمْ فَيَقُولُ مَنْ خَلَقَ كَذَا؟ مَنْ خَلَقَ كَذَا؟</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">حَتَّى يَقُولَ مَنْ خَلَقَ رَبَّكَ؟ فَإِذَا بَلَغَهُ فَلْيَسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ وَلْيَنْتَهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mendatangi seseorang kalian dan bertanya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Siapakah yang mencipta itu? Siapakah yang mencipta ini?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sehinggalah ia bertanya: “Siapakah yang mencipta tuhan kamu?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka jika ia bertanya soalan itu,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">mintalah perlindungan dari Allah dan sudahilah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(dari melayani fikiran atau pertanyaan sedemikian).[24]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan berbisik kepada manusia:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mampu berbisik kepada manusia sebagaimana ia mampu berbisik kepada Adam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Setelah itu maka syaitan membisikkan kepadanya dengan berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Wahai Adam, mahukah aku tunjukkan kepadamu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">pohon yang menyebabkan hidup selama-lamanya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan kekuasaan yang tidak akan hilang lenyap?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[Ta-Ha 20:120]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Bisikan syaitan lazimnya ke arah sesuatu yang bertentangan dengan Islam. Atau sesuatu yang kelihatan seolah-olah selari dengan Islam padahal sebenarnya bertentangan. Bagi setiap manusia ada di sisinya malaikat dan syaitan, masing-masing membisikkan sesuatu. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menjelaskan hakikat ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ لِلشَّيْطَانِ لَمَّةً بِابْنِ آدَمَ وَلِلْمَلَكِ لَمَّةً</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَأَمَّا لَمَّةُ الشَّيْطَانِ فَإِيعَادٌ بِالشَّرِّ وَتَكْذِيبٌ بِالْحَقِّ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَأَمَّا لَمَّةُ الْمَلَكِ فَإِيعَادٌ بِالْخَيْرِ وَتَصْدِيقٌ بِالْحَقِّ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَمَنْ وَجَدَ ذَلِكَ فَلْيَعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ مِنْ اللَّهِ فَلْيَحْمَدْ اللَّهَ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَمَنْ وَجَدَ الأُخْرَى فَلْيَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya bagi setiap anak Adam (yakni manusia)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ada sentuhan (bisikan) syaitan dan sentuhan (bisikan) malaikat.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ada pun sentuhan syaitan, ia mengajak kepada keburukan dan mendustakan kebenaran.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Manakala sentuhan malaikat, ia mengajak kepada kebaikan dan menegakkan kebenaran.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka sesiapa yang merasai sentuhan (bisikan) kebaikan,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ketahuilah bahawa ia adalah dari Allah (melalui perantaraan malaikat)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan hendaklah dia memuji Allah (dengan menyebut Alhamdulillah).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebaliknya sesiapa yang merasai sentuhan (bisikan) sebaliknya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">hendaklah dia meminta perlindungan Allah daripada syaitan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(dengan menyebut A’uzubillahi minash syaitan nirrajim).[25]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Satu contoh mudah ialah adab minum air sebagaimana yang telah diterangkan dalam ciri syaitan # 8. Ketika anda memegang segelas air untuk minum, tiba-tiba hati anda berbisik untuk minum sambil duduk. Itu adalah bisikan malaikat. Kemudian muncul pula bisikan lain yang berkata: “Alaah! Tak mengapa, seteguk saja. Menyusahkan saja untuk duduk.” Itu adalah bisikan syaitan. Lawanlah ia dengan mengucap “A’uzubillahi minash syaitan nirrajim” kemudian duduk dan minumlah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi imajinasi manusia:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ الْمَرْأَةَ تُقْبِلُ فِي صُورَةِ شَيْطَانٍ وَتُدْبِرُ فِي صُورَةِ شَيْطَانٍ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِذَا أَبْصَرَ أَحَدُكُمْ امْرَأَةً فَلْيَأْتِ أَهْلَهُ فَإِنَّ ذَلِكَ يَرُدُّ مَا فِي نَفْسِهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya seorang wanita tampil dalam gambaran syaitan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan membelakangi dalam gambaran syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka jika seseorang kalian melihat wanita (yang dia tertarik dengannya),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka kembalilah kepada isterinya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana itu akan menolak (lintasan jahat) dalam dirinya.[26]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam hadis di atas, Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menerangkan kemampuan syaitan membentuk gambaran atau imajinasi pada pemikiran seorang lelaki yang melihat wanita. Semua ini akan menyebabkan lelaki itu mula mengkhayal secara seksual akan wanita tersebut. Perkara ini tidak saja dilakukan oleh syaitan kepada lelaki yang melihat wanita tetapi juga kepada wanita yang melihat lelaki.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Gambaran atau imajinasi yang dibuat oleh syaitan dapat ditolak dengan masing-masing kembali kepada pasangannya. Jika belum bernikah atau tidak dapat kembali, maka jagalah pandangan masing-masing sejak dari awal.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi tumpuan atau fokus manusia:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Antara tumpuan yang masyhur diganggu syaitan ialah kekhusyukan ketika solat dan membaca al-Qur’an. Seorang sahabat bernama ‘Utsman bin Abi al-‘Ash radhiallahu &#8216;anh mengadu kepada Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam: “Wahai Rasulullah! Sesungguhnya syaitan menghalang antaraku dan solat serta bacaan al-Qur’anku, dan ia selalu mengelirukan aku.” Maka Rasulullah menjawab:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ذَاكَ شَيْطَانٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ خَنْزَبٌ فَإِذَا أَحْسَسْتَهُ فَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنْهُ وَاتْفِلْ عَلَى يَسَارِكَ ثَلاَثًا.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Itulah syaitan yang disebut sebagai “Khanzab”,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka apabila merasai gang-guannya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">mohonlah perlindungan Allah darinya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan ludahlah ke kiri sebanyak tiga kali.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">‘Utsman bin al-‘Ash kemudian berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Aku melakukan itu dan Allah menjauhkan gangguan syaitan itu dariku.”[27]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan tidak saja mengganggu tumpuan solat tetapi aja jua aktiviti lain yang dilakukan kerana agama. Sebagai contoh, apabila anda ingin membaca buku agama, syaitan akan mengganggu tumpuan anda dengan tangisan bayi, anak yang meminta perhatian, perasaan mengantuk dan kesukaran untuk faham.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi motivasi manusia melakukan kebaikan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mampu mempengaruhi motivasi kita apabila ingin melakukan sesuatu aktiviti demi kebaikan agama, seperti mengkaji al-Qur’an dan hadis, bersedekah, membuat kerja sukarelawan, melaksanakan amar ma’ruf dan nahi mungkar serta berdakwah kepada orang ramai. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan tidaklah Kami mengutuskan sebelummu seorang Rasul</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">atau seorang Nabi melainkan apabila dia bercita-cita</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(untuk kebaikan agama yang dibawanya),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka syaitan pun melemparkan hasutannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">mengenai usaha Rasul atau Nabi itu (dari) mencapai cita-citanya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Hajj 21:52]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Nah! Jika syaitan menghasut dan mengganggu para Nabi dan Rasul, sudah tentu syaitan juga akan menghasut dan mengganggu kita. Oleh kerana itulah, apabila kita ingin melakukan sesuatu aktiviti demi kebaikan agama, kita merasa sukar untuk memberi tumpuan penuh kepadanya. Selain itu akan ada saja pelbagai faktor yang menghalang atau menyukarkan sehingga kita hilang motivasi untuk meneruskannya. Ketahuilah bahawa semua itu adalah dari syaitan, maka lawanlah ia. Berhenti dari melakukan aktiviti yang dirancang adalah tanda mengalah kepada syaitan. Sebaliknya meneruskan apa yang dirancang dengan penuh motivasi dan dedikasi adalah tanda kemenangan di atas syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Antara contoh aktiviti yang dimaksudkan ialah bersedekah, dimana Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Wahai orang-orang yang beriman!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Belanjakanlah (pada jalan Allah) sebahagian dari hasil usaha kamu yang baik-baik,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan sebahagian dari apa yang Kami keluarkan dari bumi untuk kamu.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan janganlah kamu sengaja memilih</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang buruk daripadanya (lalu kamu dermakan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">atau kamu jadikan pemberian zakat),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">padahal kamu sendiri tidak sekali-kali akan mengambil yang buruk itu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(kalau diberikan kepada kamu),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kecuali dengan memejamkan mata padanya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan ketahuilah, sesungguhnya Allah Maha Kaya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">lagi sentiasa Terpuji.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan menjanjikan kamu dengan kemiskinan dan kepapaan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(jika kamu bersedekah atau menderma),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan ia menyuruh kamu melakukan perbuatan yang keji (bersifat bakhil kedekut);</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sedangkan Allah menjanjikan kamu (dengan) keampunan daripada-Nya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">serta kelebihan kurnia-Nya. Dan (ingatlah),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Allah Maha Luas limpah rahmat-Nya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">lagi sentiasa Meliputi Pengetahuan-Nya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Baqarah 2:267-268]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia dengan sikap terburu-buru.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika dalam kes di atas syaitan mempengaruhi kita dengan sikap negatif seperti malas, tidak berminat dan tiada motivasi, maka sebaliknya syaitan juga mampu mempengaruhi kita dengan sikap tergesa-gesa. Akhirnya berlaku apa yang berlawanan, seperti terlebih bersemangat (over excited), melampaui batas, mengharapkan hasil serta-merta dan kelam-kabut. Kemudian apabila apa yang diinginkan tidak menjadi, sikap tergesa-gesa di atas beralih kepada berputus asa, merungut, menuduh orang lain atas kegagalan diri sendiri dan sebagainya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ada pun Islam, maka ia menganjurkan sikap yang dipertengahan antara malas dan tergesa-gesa. Sikap tersebut ialah tenang. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">اَلتَّأَنِيْ مِنَ اللهِ وَالْعَجَلَةُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ketenangan adalah dari Allah manakala ketergesa-gesaan adalah dari syaitan.[28]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia dengan perasaan cemburu:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Isteri Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam, A’isyah radhiallahu &#8216;anha menerangkan pada satu malam baginda keluar dari rumahnya dan ini menyebabkan dia merasa cemburu. Kemudian Rasulullah kembali ke rumah dan mendapati dia sedang dalam keadaan yang cemburu. Lalu baginda bertanya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">مَا لَكِ يَا عَائِشَةُ؟ أَغِرْتِ؟ فَقُلْتُ: وَمَا لِي لاَ يَغَارُ مِثْلِي عَلَى مِثْلِكَ؟</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: أَقَدْ جَاءَكِ شَيْطَانُكِ؟</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَتْ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَوْ مَعِيَ شَيْطَانٌ؟ قَالَ: نَعَمْ. قُلْتُ: وَمَعَ كُلِّ إِنْسَانٍ؟</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">قَالَ: نَعَمْ. قُلْتُ: وَمَعَكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ: نَعَمْ وَلَكِنْ رَبِّي أَعَانَنِي عَلَيْهِ حَتَّى أَسْلَمَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Apa jadi kepada kamu wahai A’isyah? Adakah kamu cemburu?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Takkanlah aku tidak cemburu kepada orang seperti anda?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam melanjutkan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Apakah telah datang kepadamu syaitan kamu?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Wahai Rasulullah! Apakah bersama aku ada syaitan?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Ya.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Dan (apakah syaitan itu ada) pada setiap manusia?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Ya.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(Apakah syaitan juga) bersama kamu wahai Rasulullah?”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Ya, akan tetapi Tuhanku telah menolongku darinya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sehingga aku selamat dari gangguannya.”[29]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia dengan perasaan marah:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sulaiman bin Shurd radhiallahu &#8216;anh berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">كُنْتُ جَالِسًا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَرَجُلاَنِ يَسْتَبَّانِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَأَحَدُهُمَا احْمَرَّ وَجْهُهُ وَانْتَفَخَتْ أَوْدَاجُهُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: إِنِّي لأَعْلَمُ كَلِمَةً لَوْ قَالَهَا ذَهَبَ عَنْهُ مَا يَجِدُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">لَوْ قَالَ: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ ذَهَبَ عَنْهُ مَا يَجِدُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ketika aku sedang duduk bersama Nabi shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dua orang sedang  bertengkar sehingga salah seorang dari mereka</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">menjadi merah wajahnya dan urat-urat lehernya timbul keluar.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka Nabi shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sesungguhnya aku mengetahui satu kalimah yang jika diucapkan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">nescaya kemarahannya akan hilang. Iaitu sebutlah</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“A’uzubillahi minash syaitan” nescaya kemarahannya akan hilang.[30]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Terdapat dua faktor di sebalik kemarahan. Pertama ialah faktor peribadi, seperti orang yang marah kerana kedudukannya tidak dihormati atau kerana barangnya telah dirosakkan. Ini adalah marah yang tercela dan perlu dihindarkan. Kedua ialah faktor agama, seperti seorang muslim yang merasa marah kerana ajaran agamanya dirosakkan oleh muslim yang lain atau marah apabila umat Islam dizalimi oleh kaum lain. Ini adalah marah yang terpuji, akan tetapi tidaklah bermakna seseorang itu boleh terus bertindak kasar kerananya. Yang dituntut ialah tetap tenang dan berlemah lembut untuk menangani orang yang menyebabnya marah. Sikap tenang adalah berdasarkan hadis yang dikemukakan sebelum ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">اَلتَّأَنِيْ مِنَ اللهِ وَالْعَجَلَةُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ketenangan adalah dari Allah manakala ketergesa-gesaan adalah dari syaitan.[31]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Manakala sikap lemah lembut adalah berdasarkan hadis:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الرِّفْقَ فِي الأَمْرِ كُلِّهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya Allah mencintai sikap lemah lembut dalam segala urusan.[32]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika dirujuk kepada sirah Rasulullah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, akan ditemui beberapa ketika baginda marah atas faktor agama. Akan tetapi kemarahan tersebut tidaklah menyebabkan baginda mengeluarkan kata-kata yang kotor atau bertindak ganas. Sebaliknya baginda hanya memberi teguran yang tenang lagi lemah lembut. Satu contoh ialah kisah berikut yang diriwayatkan oleh Abu Mas‘ud al-Anshari radhiallahu &#8216;anh.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Beliau menceritakan, seorang lelaki telah datang menemui Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam dan berkata: “Wahai Rasulullah! Aku pernah mundur dari solat (berjamaah) disebabkan si-fulan (imamnya) membaca surah yang panjang.” (Abu Mas‘ud) menyambung: Aku tidak pernah melihat Nabi shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam amat dahsyat kemarahannya dalam rangka memberi nasihat berbanding pada saat itu. Lalu baginda bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّكُمْ مُنَفِّرُونَ فَمَنْ صَلَّى بِالنَّاسِ فَلْيُخَفِّفْ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّ فِيهِمْ الْمَرِيضَ وَالضَّعِيفَ وَذَا الْحَاجَةِ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Wahai manusia! Sesungguhnya di antara kalian</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ada yang membuat orang-orang lari dari solat berjamaah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka sesiapa yang mengimami manusia,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">hendaklah dia meringankan (memendekkan) bacaan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana sesungguhnya di kalangan mereka (makmum)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ada yang sakit, lemah dan berurusan.[33]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia dengan sifat lupa:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Terdapat dua jenis lupa. Pertama lupa dalam urusan harian seperti lupa dimana letaknya anak kunci rumah atau lupa membeli barang tertentu di kedai runcit. Kedua lupa dalam urusan agama seperti lupa solat atau hafalan al-Qur’an. Lupa jenis kedua berasal dari syaitan, kerana syaitan dapat mempengaruhi manusia dengan sifat lupa. Firman Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan apabila engkau melihat orang-orang</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang memperkatakan dengan cara mencaci atau mengejek-ejek ayat-ayat Kami,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka tinggalkanlah mereka sehingga mereka memperkatakan soal yang lain;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan jika engkau dilupakan oleh syaitan (lalu engkau duduk bersama mereka),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka janganlah engkau duduk lagi bersama-sama kaum yang zalim itu,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sesudah engkau mengingati (akan larangan itu).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-An’aam 6:68]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Walaubagaimana pun sesetengah kes lupa dari jenis pertama boleh berasal dari pengaruh syaitan kerana dengan kelupaan tersebut, seseorang itu mungkin menjadi marah dan merungut. Sikap negatif seperti ini adalah sesuatu yang disukai oleh syaitan. Maka jika lupa dalam urusan harian, hendaklah tetap tenang dan seterusnya mencari jalan untuk mengelaknya dari berulang pada masa akan datang. Satu contoh lupa jenis pertama ini yang berpunca dari syaitan ialah kisah berikut yang berlaku pada zaman Nabi Musa ‘alaihi salam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Temannya berkata: “Tahukah apa yang telah terjadi</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ketika kita berehat di batu besar itu?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebenarnya aku lupakan hal ikan itu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan tiadalah yang menyebabkan aku lupa</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">daripada menyebutkan halnya kepadamu melainkan syaitan;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan ikan itu telah menggelunsur menempuh jalannya di laut</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dengan cara yang menakjubkan.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Kahf 18:63]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia dengan kesakitan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Penyakit adalah sesuatu yang lazim dialami oleh manusia. Akan tetapi syaitan turut serta dengan sesuatu penyakit dengan menambah pengaruh kesakitan, kepayahan, kesengsaraan  dan keluhan yang dialami:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan (ingatkanlah peristiwa) hamba Kami, Nabi Ayub,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ketika dia berdoa merayu kepada Tuhannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(ketika menghadapi penyakitnya) dengan berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sesungguhnya aku diganggu oleh syaitan dengan kesusahan dan siksaan.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[Shad 38:41]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">*</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mempengaruhi manusia untuk berbuat jahat:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan mampu mempengaruhi seseorang atau menghasutnya untuk berbuat jahat. Antara kejahatan tersebut ialah mengganggu orang yang sedang solat dengan cara sengaja melintas di hadapannya. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ إِلَى شَيْءٍ يَسْتُرُهُ مِنْ النَّاسِ فَأَرَادَ أَحَدٌ أَنْ يَجْتَازَ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ فَلْيَدْفَعْهُ فَإِنْ أَبَى فَلْيُقَاتِلْهُ فَإِنَّمَا هُوَ شَيْطَانٌ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila seseorang kalian solat dengan menghadap sesuatu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(yang diletakkan) sebagai penghadang dari (lalu lintas) orang lain,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">lalu ada orang yang hendak melintas di antaranya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan penghadang itu, maka tahanlah dia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika dia enggan (dan tetap berkeras untuk melintas)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">maka tahanlah dia dengan lebih tegas</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana dia tidak lain ialah syaitan.[34]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam hadis di atas, yang akan melintas di hadapan orang yang sedang solat bukanlah syaitan tetapi orang yang dipengaruhi atau dihasut oleh syaitan. Ini kerana dalam sebuah riwayat lain, hadis di atas diakhiri dengan lafaz “…kerana sesungguhnya syaitan bersama dia.”[35]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Inilah juga yang dimaksudkan sebagai “syaitan-syaitan manusia” dalam firman Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan demikianlah Kami jadikan bagi tiap-tiap Nabi itu</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">musuh dari syaitan-syaitan manusia dan jin,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">setengahnya membisikkan kepada setengahnya yang lain</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kata-kata dusta yang indah-indah susunannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">untuk memperdaya pendengarnya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-An’aam 6:112]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Yang dimaksudkan dengan “syaitan-syaitan manusia” ialah manusia yang dipengaruhi dan dihasut oleh syaitan untuk berbuat jahat dan menjadi musuh kepada para Nabi. Penafsiran ini adalah berdasarkan perbezaan asal usul kedua-duanya, dimana syaitan berasal dari api manakala manusia berasal dari tanah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam rangka berbuat jahat, syaitan bukan sahaja mempengaruhi manusia tetapi juga mempengaruhi haiwan untuk berbuat jahat kepada manusia. Salah satu darinya ialah mempengaruhi tikus untuk menjatuhkan lampu-lampu pelita agar dengan itu dapat berlaku kebakaran di rumah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Abbas radhiallahu &#8216;anhuma menerangkan bahawa pernah seekor tikus menolak sebuah lampu pelita sehingga tumbang di atas tikar yang sedang diduduki oleh Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam. Lalu terbakarlah tikar tersebut sebesar saiz satu dirham. Melihat yang sedemikian Rasulullah bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا نِمْتُمْ فَأَطْفِئُوا سُرُجَكُمْ فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَدُلُّ مِثْلَ هَذِهِ عَلَى هَذَا فَتُحْرِقَكُمْ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila kalian hendak tidur maka padamkanlah lampu pelita kalian</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana sesungguhnya syaitan menunjuki ini (tikus) kepada itu (lampu pelita)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sehingga kalian terbakar.[36]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Demikian beberapa kemampuan syaitan untuk mempengaruhi manusia. Selain apa yang disebut di atas, syaitan juga mampu mempengaruhi dengan sikap-sikap buruk yang lain. Tidak ketinggalan ialah sikap-sikap yang menyebabkan ia diusir dari langit, iaitu ujub, menghina, mengunggulkan akal di atas wahyu dan mempersoalkan wahyu.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam kehidupan harian kita, sudah pasti satu atau lebih dari sikap-sikap di atas mempengaruhi kita. Pada waktu pagi kita mungkin marah, pada waktu petang kita mungkin cemburu, pada waktu petang kita mungkin berburuk sangka dengan rakan dan pada waktu malam kita mungkin merasa malas untuk pergi ke kuliah agama. Semua ini adalah pengaruh syaitan, maka lawanlah ia dengan mengucap “A’uzubillahi minash syaitan nirrajim” dan tinggalkan sikap-sikap yang buruk tersebut.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 16: Syaitan dapat merasuk manusia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam dua ciri di atas, kita telah mempelajari kemampuan syaitan untuk bergerak dalam diri manusia dan melakukan pelbagai pengaruh ke atas manusia yang dimasukinya. Dalam suasana itu manusia yang dipengaruhi masih dalam keadaan yang normal. Akan tetapi adakalanya syaitan dapat mempengaruhi manusia hingga mengubah perwatakan dan tingkah lakunya, menjadi seolah-olah orang yang gila. Inilah yang disebut sebagai kerasukan atau histeria. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala menerangkan tentang kemampuan syaitan ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Orang-orang yang memakan (mengambil) riba</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tidak dapat berdiri betul melainkan seperti berdirinya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">orang yang dirasuk syaitan dengan terhuyung-hayang kerana sentuhan (syaitan) itu.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Baqarah 2:275]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kerasukan tidak saja terhad kepada orang yang melibatkan diri dalam urusniaga riba, tetapi meluas kepada pelbagai keadaan yang lain. Merujuk kepada persoalan kerasukan dan hubungkaitnya dengan syaitan, manusia terbahagi kepada tiga golongan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mereka yang menafikannya. Golongan ini berkata, kerasukan tidak berpunca dari syaitan sebaliknya berpunca dari penyakit tertentu seperti gangguan saraf, perubahan hormon, tekanan jiwa (stress) dan sebagainya. Penyakit-penyakit ini dapat dihentikan dengan mengambil ubat.<br />
2.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mereka yang berlebih-lebihan. Golongan ini mengakui bahawa kerasukan berpunca dari syaitan. Akan tetapi mereka berlebih-lebihan dalam menyandarkannya kepada syaitan sehingga apa jua perubahan tingkah laku (behaviour) yang dihadapi oleh seseorang, mereka menganggapnya sebagai kerasukan syaitan.<br />
3.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mereka yang berada di pertengahan antara golongan pertama dan kedua. Golongan ketiga ini berkata kerasukan boleh berpunca dari penyakit dan boleh juga berpunca dari syaitan. Maka kerasukan pertama (penyakit) dihentikan dengan ubat-ubatan manakala kerasukan kedua (syaitan) dihentikan dengan zikir-zikir yang diajar oleh Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam. Jika tidak pasti kerasukan yang dialami oleh seseorang sama ada berpunca dari penyakit atau syaitan, maka ia dihentikan dengan ubat dan zikir.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ada pun hujah golongan pertama bahawa kerasukan hanya berpunca dari penyakit, mereka membuktikannya dengan pelbagai penemuan baru tentang apa yang sedang berlaku dalam badan. Bahkan dengan peralatan serba canggih masa kini, mereka dapat menunjuk secara tepat bahagian saraf yang sedang mengalami gangguan dan keadaan hormon badan yang tidak seimbang. Maka apabila diberi ubat, apa yang dianggap sebagai kerasukan dapat dihentikan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Akan tetapi, sekali pun dengan segala penemuan dan alat canggih tersebut, tetap timbul satu persoalan yang masih tidak dapat dijawab oleh para pakar perubatan: Mengapa saraf mengalami gangguan dan mengapa sebahagian kelenjar merembeskan hormon secara berlebihan? Benar, bahawa semua itu dapat dihentikan dengan mengambil ubat tertentu. Akan tetapi mengapakah kerasukan berulang apabila ubat habis dimakan?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jawapannya dapat diperolehi dengan mengkaji peranan syaitan. Apabila syaitan memasuki tubuh badan manusia, ia mampu mengganggu kestabilan saraf dan keseimbangan hormon. Bahkan ia mampu melakukan pelbagai lagi yang tidak dianggap sebagai kerasukan, seperti mematikan saraf (paralyse), menyumbat saluran darah (blood clot) dan merangsang sel-sel tertentu untuk berkembang dengan pantas secara tak terkawal (tumor and cancer). Semua ini amat mudah bagi syaitan dan semua ini akan diakui oleh sesiapa yang mengkaji secara teliti kesemua ciri-ciri syaitan yang dikupas dalam bab ini.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Walaubagaimana pun, ini tidaklah bererti semua penyakit dan gangguan tingkah laku berpunca dari syaitan. Sebahagiannya berpunca dari faktor lain seperti gizi pemakanan yang tidak seimbang, kecederaan fizikal, tekanan jiwa, usia tua dan sebagainya. Maka tidaklah benar anggapan golongan kedua bahawa semua perubahan kelakuan berpunca dari syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Yang benar adalah bahawa kerasukan mungkin berpunca dari penyakit dan mungkin juga berpunca dari syaitan. Maka apa yang berpunca dari penyakit, ia dihentikan dengan ubat-ubatan yang diberi oleh doktor pakar manakala apa yang berpunca dari syaitan, ia dihentikan dengan zikir-zikir yang diajar oleh Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam. Jika tidak pasti sama ada kerasukan berpunca dari penyakit atau syaitan, maka kedua-dua kaedah digunakan serentak untuk menghentikannya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Seterusnya, peranan syaitan dalam menyebabkan kerasukan kepada manusia terbahagi kepada dua kategori:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kategori Pertama: Kerasukan yang dilakukan oleh syaitan berdasarkan kemahuannya sendiri. Sengaja syaitan merasuk manusia untuk menyesatkannya, mengkafirkannya, mensyirikkannya dan memasukkan mangsa tersebut ke dalam neraka. Semua ini dapat dicapai oleh syaitan apabila mangsa atau orang di sekelilingnya cuba mengubati kerasukan itu dengan cara yang berbeza dari tunjuk ajar Rasulullah, bahkan dengan cara yang dilarang oleh Islam.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kategori Kedua: Kerasukan yang dilakukan oleh syaitan berdasarkan perintah tuannya. Ini disebut sebagai sihir. Sihir adalah satu tindakan jahat yang memerlukan dua unsur utama:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Manusia sebagai ahli sihir sekali gus merangkap jawatan “Tuan”.<br />
2.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan sebagai khadam yang melakukan kerja sihir yang diperintah oleh tuannya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Melalui sihir syaitan dapat mencapai beberapa objektifnya. Secara terperinci:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">·        Objektif Menyesatkan: Apabila orang yang terkena sihir berubat, lazimnya mereka tidak tahu cara perubatan sahih yang diajar oleh Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam. Mereka berjumpa dengan mana-mana bomoh atau ustaz yang masyhur di sisi masyarakat untuk berubat dan menerima apa saja kaedah perubatan yang diberikan olehnya. Bahkan mereka tidak tahu apakah maksud jampi-jampian yang dibacakan ke atas mereka. Akibatnya, mereka telah meninggalkan jalan Rasulullah kepada jalan lain yang menyesatkan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">·        Objektif Memusyrikkan: Apabila orang yang terkena sihir berubat, lazimnya mereka meletakkan keyakinan bahawa pengaruh kesembuhan adalah dari bomoh atau ustaz yang sedang mengubatinya beserta bacaan-bacaan jampi mereka. Padahal satu-satunya pengaruh untuk kesembuhan ialah Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala. Apabila keyakinan seseorang terhadap kuasa yang dapat memberi manfaat dan mudarat kepadanya beralih dari Allah kepada sesuatu yang lain, dia telah syirik kepada Allah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">·        Objektif Mengkafirkan: Satu contoh mudah, apabila Jamal ingin berbuat jahat kepada Jamilah, dia akan menemui seorang ahli sihir bernama Ahmad dan menyampaikan hajatnya. Ahmad akan memerintah khadamnya, yakni syaitan, untuk membuat apa yang dihajatkan oleh Jamal ke atas Jamilah. Perbuatan itu pelbagai, dari muntah darah, gangguan pemikiran sehinggalah kepada kerasukan. Inilah yang lazim disebut sebagai “kena buat orang!”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Untuk melawan buatan sihir itu, Jamilah akan pergi menemui seorang ahli sihir lain bernama Kamal dan menyampaikan hajatnya. Kamal akan memerintahkan khadamnya, yakni syaitan, untuk membuatkan apa yang dihajatkan oleh Jamilah ke atas Jamal. Demikianlah ia berulang antara Jamal dan Jamilah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam contoh di atas, syaitan berjaya mengkafirkan kesemua Jamal, Jamilah, Ahmad dan Kamal. Sekali pun syaitan disebut sebagai “khadam”, sebenarnya ia adalah tuan kepada semua yang terbabit, termasuklah Ahmad dan Kamal. Syaitan hanya berpura-pura menjadi khadam asalkan dengan itu tercapailah objektifnya untuk mengkafirkan manusia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesiapa saja yang terlibat dengan sihir, sama ada untuk menyihir atau melawan sihir dengan sihir, akan menjadi kafir berdasarkan firman Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mereka mengikut ajaran-ajaran sihir yang dibacakan oleh puak-puak syaitan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dalam masa pemerintahan Nabi Sulaiman,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">padahal Nabi Sulaiman tidak mengamalkan sihir yang menyebabkan kekufuran itu,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">akan tetapi syaitan itulah yang kafir (dengan amalan sihirnya);</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kerana merekalah yang mengajarkan manusia ilmu sihir</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan apa yang diturunkan kepada dua malaikat:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Harut dan Marut, di negeri Babil (Babylon),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sedang mereka berdua tidak mengajar seseorang pun</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">melainkan setelah mereka menasihatinya dengan berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Sesungguhnya kami ini hanyalah cubaan (untuk menguji imanmu),</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">oleh itu janganlah engkau menjadi kafir (dengan mempelajari sihir).”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Baqarah 2:102]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">.  Objektif memasukkan ke dalam neraka: Orang yang berurusan dengan sihir akan menerima padah yang buruk di Hari Akhirat, termasuk diazab di dalam neraka. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta&#8217;ala berfirman:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan sebenarnya mereka mempelajari perkara (sihir)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang hanya membahayakan mereka</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan tidak memberi manfaat kepada mereka.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan demi sesungguhnya mereka telahpun mengetahui</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">bahawa sesiapa yang memilih ilmu sihir itu,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">tidaklah lagi mendapat bahagian yang baik di Akhirat.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Demi sesungguhnya amat buruknya apa yang mereka pilih untuk diri mereka,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kalaulah mereka mengetahui.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[al-Baqarah 2:102][37]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 17: Syaitan dapat mempengaruhi mimpi manusia.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan bukan sahaja mempengaruhi hati manusia tetapi juga mimpi yang dialami oleh manusia. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menjelaskan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">الرُّؤْيَا الصَّالِحَةُ مِنْ اللَّهِ وَالْحُلُمُ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ فَإِذَا حَلَمَ أَحَدُكُمْ حُلُمًا يَخَافُهُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَلْيَبْصُقْ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ وَلْيَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّهَا فَإِنَّهَا لاَ تَضُرُّهُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mimpi yang baik adalah dari Allah manakala mimpi yang buruk adalah dari syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka apabila seseorang kalian mengalami mimpi buruk yang menakutkannya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">hendaklah dia meludah ke arah kirinya dan minta perlindungan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dari Allah dari keburukannya kerana setelah itu ia</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(mimpi tersebut) tidak akan mengakibatkan apa-apa kemudaratan.[38]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mimpi buruk dari syaitan tidak terhad kepada sesuatu yang mengerikan (nightmare) sahaja. Dalam rangka mempengaruhi mimpi manusia, syaitan adakalanya menjelma sebagai seorang syaikh, wali atau tuan guru lalu menyampaikan sesuatu ajaran agama, seperti zikir-zikir dan amal ibadah yang menyalahi apa yang diajar oleh Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam. Orang yang sedang bermimpi menduga dia telah mendapat mimpi yang baik dari Allah padahal yang benar dia mendapat mimpi yang buruk dari syaitan. Dia menyangka telah mendapat satu syari‘at khusus dari Allah berbanding syari‘at awam yang dibawa oleh Rasulullah, padahal yang dia dapati hanyalah syari‘at kesesatan dari syaitan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berkaitan mimpi, ramai orang yang salah faham tentang hadis Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">مَنْ رَآنِي فَقَدْ رَأَى الْحَقَّ فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ يَتَكَوَّنُنِي.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesiapa yang melihat aku dalam mimpi maka sungguh dia telah melihat dengan benar</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana syaitan tidak dapat menyerupai aku.[39]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mereka menganggap siapa jua yang mereka temui dalam mimpi yang memiliki ciri-ciri berjambang, memakai serban dan jubah putih serta menaiki unta dalam suasana padang pasir atau sedang berteduh di bawah pohon kurma, maka orang itu ialah Rasulullah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Memang benar bahawa syaitan tidak boleh menjelma sebagai Rasulullah. Akan tetapi syaitan boleh menjelma sebagai seseorang lain lalu orang yang bermimpi mendakwa itu adalah Rasulullah. Lebih-lebih lagi apabila orang itu sendiri sebelum tidur melakukan sekian-sekian zikir dan selawat yang dipercayai boleh menghadirkan Rasulullah dalam mimpinya. Maka syaitan datang menjelma dalam mimpi sebagai seseorang yang berjambang, berserban, berjubah dan menaiki unta, lalu segera dianggap oleh orang yang bermimpi: Itu adalah Rasulullah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 18: Syaitan dapat beraktiviti.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan adalah satu makhluk yang memiliki kemahiran membuat, bertindak dan beraktiviti. Antara aktiviti tersebut ialah membuat bangunan dan menyelam untuk Nabi Sulaiman ‘alaihi salam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(Sulaiman berdoa): “Wahai Tuhanku! Ampunkanlah kesilapanku</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan kurniakanlah kepadaku sebuah kerajaan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang tidak akan ada pada sesiapapun kemudian daripadaku;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sesungguhnya Engkaulah yang sentiasa Melimpah kurnia-Nya.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka (Kami kabulkan permohonannya lalu) Kami mudahkan baginya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">menggunakan angin yang bertiup perlahan-lahan menurut kemahuannya,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ke arah mana sahaja yang hendak ditujunya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dan (Kami mudahkan bagi Sulaiman memerintah) syaitan:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">golongan-golongan yang pandai mendirikan bangunan dan yang menjadi penyelam.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[Shad 38:35-37]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jika syaitan mampu membina bangunan dan menyelam, maka mudah sangatlah bagi ia untuk melakukan aktiviti yang dianggap masyarakat sebagai satu mukjizat atau Karamah seperti air yang tiba-tiba mengalir keluar dari tanah yang tandus, makanan yang datang dari arah kubur seorang syaikh, al-Qur’an yang terbuka dan tertutup dengan sendirinya, lampu atau pelita yang menyala dan padam dengan sendirinya dan aktiviti-aktiviti lain yang di luar adat kebiasaan.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan melakukan semua itu kerana dua sebab:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan tersebut dipelihara oleh tuannya dan tuannya ingin agar masyarakat menghormati dia dan menganggap dia sebagai wali. Maka dia mengarahkan syaitan peliharaannya melakukan aktiviti-aktiviti di luar adat kebiasaan untuk memberi pengaruh kepada masyakarat. Dengan ketipan jarinya, lampu akan menyala. Dengan tepukan tangan, rumah jiran yang condong ditiup angin kuat kembali tegak. Dengan satu senyuman, gadis yang kerasukan tiba-tiba sembuh dan tersenyum. Dengan mengangkat kedua tangannya, perahu yang tenggelam di laut dalam akan timbul. Bahkan syaitan mampu membawanya terbang dan bergerak pantas (Lihat Ciri # 13). Fenomena terakhir ini lazim dilakukan oleh pakar-pakar seni mempertahankan diri dimana mereka boleh terbang sambil melawan atau mengejar musuh.  Ia juga dilakukan oleh para syaikh tareqat: sarapan di Masjidil Haram, makan tengahari di Masjidil Aqsa, minum petang di Kandahar, makan malam di rumahnya. Semua ini akan menyebabkan masyarakat memandang mereka sebagai seorang wali Allah.<br />
2.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan ingin menyesatkan masyarakat setempat dan membawa fitnah kepada seorang hamba yang shalih. Maka syaitan menerbitkan mata air di tanah tandus berhampiran rumah orang shalih itu, menempatkan awan di atas rumahnya agar sentiasa teduh, mengarahkan angin untuk meniup daun-daun kering dari laman rumahnya dan membuka pintu pagar bagi sesiapa yang berhajat untuk mengunjunginya. Aktiviti-aktiviti di luar adat kebiasaan sebegini akan menyebabkan masyarakat segera menganggap orang shalih tersebut sebagai wali Allah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dalam kedua-dua kes di atas, apabila masyarakat mula menganggap seseorang itu sebagai wali Allah, mereka akan bersegera mengambil berkat darinya, meminta air jampi darinya, berdoa dengan perantaraannya, menggantung potretnya dan bersolat dengan menghadap gambarnya. Dengan semua ini tercapailah objektif syaitan untuk menyesat, mengkafir, memusyrik dan menjadikan mereka ahli neraka.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Khusus kepada kes kedua, ia lazim berlaku kepada para shaikh tasawuf. Mereka asalnya ialah para hamba Allah yang shalih lagi bertaqwa, yang mendisiplinkan diri untuk beribadah kepada Allah secara bersungguh-sungguh. Kemudian syaitan datang melakukan beberapa aktiviti di luar adat kebiasaan di sekelilingnya sehingga masyarakat menganggap dia adalah seorang wali Allah. Dari sini mulalah mereka mengagungkan dia dengan pelbagai amalan bid‘ah dan cerita-cerita fantasy. Akhirnya seorang hamba Allah yang shalih telah diangkat oleh masyarakat menjadi super wali dan pelbagai pemikiran serta amalan yang syirik dilakukan atas namanya.[40]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 19: Syaitan dapat ditangkap.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Abu Darda radhiallahu &#8216;anh menerangkan bahawa Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bangun untuk bersolat, lalu ketika sedang solat, baginda berkata:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْكَ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Aku berlindung kepada Allah dari engkau!”.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian baginda berkata:<br />
أَلْعَنُكَ بِلَعْنَة اللَّهِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Aku melaknat engkau dengan laknat Allah!”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sebanyak tiga kali, sambil menghulurkan tangan seolah-olah ingin menangkap sesuatu.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila baginda selesai solat, kami bertanya:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Wahai Rasulullah! Kami mendengar kamu berkata dalam solat</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sesuatu yang tidak pernah kami dengar kamu memperkatakannya</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(ketika sedang solat) dan kami melihat kamu menghulurkan tangan.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam menjawab:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِنَّ عَدُوَّ اللَّهِ إِبْلِيسَ جَاءَ بِشِهَابٍ مِنْ نَارٍ لِيَجْعَلَهُ فِي وَجْهِي</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَقُلْتُ: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْكَ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ثُمَّ قُلْتُ: أَلْعَنُكَ بِلَعْنَةِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ فَلَمْ يَسْتَأْخِرْ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ أَرَدْتُ أَخْذَهُ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">وَاللَّهِ لَوْلاَ دَعْوَةُ أَخِينَا سُلَيْمَانَ لأَصْبَحَ مُوثَقًا يَلْعَبُ بِهِ وِلْدَانُ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sesungguhnya musuh Allah, yakni iblis, datang dengan membawa api</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">untuk dilemparkan ke muka aku.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Maka aku mengucap: “Aku berlindung kepada Allah dari engkau!” tiga kali.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Kemudian aku mengucap: “Aku melaknat engkau dengan laknat Allah!”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">akan tetapi dia tidak mengundur diri. Kemudian aku bermaksud untuk menangkapnya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Demi Allah! Jika bukanlah kerana doa saudara kami Sulaiman</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">nescaya ia akan terikat sehingga pagi</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan dijadikan mainan anak-anak warga Madinah.[41]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan hadis di atas, syaitan adalah satu makhluk yang boleh ditangkap, dikurung dan diikat. Hanya dari sudut syari‘at tindakan menangkap, mengurung dan mengikat makhluk jin dan syaitan tidak dibenarkan disebabkan oleh doa Nabi Sulaiman ‘alahi salam yang telah dikemukakan sebelum ini:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(Sulaiman berdoa): “Wahai Tuhanku! Ampunkanlah kesilapanku</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan kurniakanlah kepadaku sebuah kerajaan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">yang tidak akan ada pada sesiapapun kemudian daripadaku;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">sesungguhnya Engkaulah yang sentiasa Melimpah kurnia-Nya.”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[Shad 38:35]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan doa ini, Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam tidak menangkap iblis sekali pun baginda mampu melakukannya. Ini kerana tindakan tersebut hanya dibolehkan kepada Nabi Sulaiman dan dilarang kepada selainnya, termasuk Rasulullah dan umat baginda.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Bagi Rasulullah dan umat baginda, Allah yang akan mengikat iblis sekali setahun, iaitu sepanjang bulan Ramadhan. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا دَخَلَ رَمَضَانُ فُتِّحَتْ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ وَغُلِّقَتْ أَبْوَابُ جَهَنَّمَ وَسُلْسِلَتْ الشَّيَاطِينُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila masuk bulan Ramadhan, pintu-pintu syurga dibuka,</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">pintu-pintu neraka ditutup dan syaitan diikat.[42]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Berdasarkan hadis di atas juga dapat kita bezakan bahawa orang-orang yang memelihara atau menggunakan khidmat jin dan syaitan, mereka sebenarnya tidak mengikuti ajaran al-Qur’an dan al-Sunnah. Jin dan syaitan sengaja membiarkan diri mereka diikat dan dijadikan khadam oleh tuannya agar dengan itu mereka dapat menjerumuskan tuan mereka ke dalam kesesatan.[43]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 20: Syaitan memiliki waktu kegemaran.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Orang tua kita lazim berpesan, jangan bermain di luar ketika waktu senja. Pesanan ini berasal dari Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">إِذَا اسْتَجْنَحَ اللَّيْلُ (أَوْ قَالَ جُنْحُ اللَّيْلِ) فَكُفُّوا صِبْيَانَكُمْ فَإِنَّ الشَّيَاطِينَ</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">تَنْتَشِرُ حِينَئِذٍ فَإِذَا ذَهَبَ سَاعَةٌ مِنْ الْعِشَاءِ فَخَلُّوهُمْ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila malam menjelang tiba maka tahanlah anak-anak kalian (dari keluar)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana sesungguhnya pada waktu itu syaitan-syaitan berkeliaran.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Apabila telah berlalu waktu Isya’, maka lepaskanlah mereka.[44]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ciri # 21: Syaitan memiliki tempat kegemaran.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Syaitan juga memiliki tempat kegemarannya, atau apa yang dapat disebut sebagai tempat melepaknya. Rasulullah shallallahu &#8216;alaihi wasallam bersabda:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">لاَ تَكُونَنَّ إِنْ اسْتَطَعْتَ أَوَّلَ مَنْ يَدْخُلُ السُّوقَ وَلاَ آخِرَ مَنْ يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">فَإِنَّهَا مَعْرَكَةُ الشَّيْطَانِ وَبِهَا يَنْصِبُ رَايَتَهُ.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Selagi mampu, janganlah menjadi orang yang pertama memasuki pasar</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan janganlah menjadi orang terakhir keluar dari pasar</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">kerana sesungguhnya pasar adalah medan tempur syaitan</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">dan di situlah benderanya dicacak.[45]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Pada zaman kini pasar bukan sahaja merujuk kepada tempat menjual ikan dan sayur tetapi meluas kepada pasaraya, pusat membeli belah dan bursa saham.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[1] Penyusunan bab ini adalah berdasarkan manhaj Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah (256H) yang telah meletakkan satu bab khusus dalam kitab Shahihnya, iaitu Sifat iblis dan para tenteranya. Dalam bab tersebut beliau telah meletakkan hadis-hadis yang menerangkan sifat-sifat atau ciri-ciri iblis, syaitan dan para tentera mereka. Lalu saya mengikuti manhaj tersebut dan menghimpun ayat-ayat al-Qur’an dan hadis-hadis sahih dari kitab Shahih al-Bukhari dan selainnya berkenaan ciri-ciri syaitan ke dalam bab ini.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[2] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 828-2 (Kitab solat al-Musafirin…, Bab waktu-waktu yang dilarang solat padanya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[3] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3289 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[4] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2995 (Kitab al-Zuhd wa al-Raqa’iq, Bab bersin dan kebencian menguap).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[5] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 6223 (Kitab al-Adab, Bab disukai bersin dan dibenci menguap).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[6]  Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Thabarani dan dinilai sahih oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih al-Jami’ al-Shagheir, hadis no: 686.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[7] Hasan Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Abu Daud dan dinilai hasan sahih oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu Daud, hadis no: 5029 (Kitab al-Adab, bab berkenaan bersin). Syaikh Ismail bin Marsyud al-Rumaih memiliki buku kecil yang khas lagi menarik dalam bab ini, berjudul Adab al-Tatstsaub wa al-‘Uthas yang sudah diterjemah oleh Ismail Ali atas judul Adab Menguap dan Bersin yang diterbitkan oleh Pustaka Imam asy-Syafi’i, Bogor, 2004.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[8] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2020 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab adab makan dan minum…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[9] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2021 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab adab makan dan minum…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[10] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3286 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[11] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2034 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab disukai menjilat jari…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[12] Sanad Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Darimi dan sanadnya dinilai sahih oleh Husain Salim Asad dalam semakannya ke atas Musnad al-Darimi, hadis no: 2174 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab orang yang dibenci minum berdiri).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[13] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2027 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab minum air zam-zam sambil berdiri).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[14] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3270 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[15] Sanad Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Ibn Hibban dan sanadnya dinilai sahih oleh Syu‘aib al-Arna’uth dalam semakannya ke atas Shahih Ibn Hibban, hadis no: 6189 (Kitab al-Tarikh, Bab permulaan penciptaan, berkenaan khabar iblis yang meletakkan mahkota ke atas kepala tenteranya yang paling berjaya membuat fitnah).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[16] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2813-2 (Kitab Sifat al-Qiyamah wa al-Jannah…, Bab gangguan syaitan dan pengutusan tenteranya…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[17] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2018 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab adab makan dan minum…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[18] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2012 (Kitab al-Asyrabah, Bab perintah menutupi bekas…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[19] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3295 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[20] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 389-2 (Kitab al-Solat, Bab keutamaan azan…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[21] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 7171 (Kitab al-Ahkam, Bab persaksian hakim…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[22] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2175 (Kitab al-Salam, Bab apabila dilihat mengiringi seorang wanita, disukai menjelaskan bahawa …).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[23] Dalam hadis ini terdapat beberapa petunjuk tambahan yang penting, iaitu:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1.       Orang yang sedang beriktikaf di masjid boleh menerima lawatan dari kaum keluarganya dan berbincang sesuatu urusan keluarga.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">2.       Merupakan etika yang baik lagi bertepatan dengan sunnah yang mulia apabila isteri hendak keluar rumah (dengan izin suami), suami mengiringinya ke pintu rumah atau pagar luar rumah. Demikian juga apabila suami hendak keluar rumah, isteri mengiringinya ke pintu rumah atau pagar luar rumah.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">3.       1400 tahun yang lalu, manusia mengetahui bahawa dalam badan mereka terdapat darah. Akan tetapi manusia tidak tahu bahawa darah tersebut bergerak dan mengalir dalam badannya. Hadis di atas merupakan salah satu pembuktian bahawa sabda Rasulullah berasal dari Allah dan bukan dari dirinya sendiri.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">4.       Apabila seseorang itu melakukan perkara yang aneh atau berlainan dari kebiasaan, hendaklah dia serta merta menjelaskan perbuatannya itu kepada orang-orang di sekelilingnya bagi mengelak syaitan mempengaruhi orang-orang tersebut dengan sesuatu sangkaan yang buruk. Ini dilakukan sekali pun orang-orang di sekeliling tidak berkata apa-apa ketika menyaksikan keanehan atau kelainan tersebut.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">5.       Demikian juga apabila berlaku salah faham dalam perbincangan atau komunikasi, hendaklah diluruskan salah faham tersebut serta merta sebelum syaitan sempat menghasut permusuhan antara satu sama lain. Pada masa kini terdapat banyak alat canggih untuk berkomunikasi dengan segera, seperti SMS (sistem pesanan ringkas) dan emel.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[24] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3276 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[25] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Tirmizi dan dinilai sahih oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan al-Tirmizi, hadis no: 2988 (Kitab al-Tafsir, Bab tafsir surah al-Baqarah).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[26] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 1403 (Kitab al-Nikah, Bab orang yang melihat wanita…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[27]  Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2203 (Kitab al-Salam, Bab meminta perlindungan dari syaitan…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[28] Hasan: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Baihaqi dan dinilai hasan oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih al-Jami’ al-Shagheir, hadis no: 3011.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[29] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2815 (Kitab Sifat al-Qiyamah wa al-Jannah…, Bab gangguan syaitan dan pengutusan tenteranya…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[30] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3282 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[31] Hasan: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Baihaqi dan dinilai hasan oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih al-Jami’ al-Shagheir, hadis no: 3011.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[32] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya – hadis no: 2165 (Kitab al-Salam, Bab larangan mendahului Ahl al-Kitab…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[33] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 90 (Kitab al-‘Ilm, Bab marah dalam memberi nasihat dan pengajaran apabila melihat sesuatu yang tidak disukai). Syaikh Khumais al-Sa‘id Muhammad Abdullah memiliki buku yang baik berkenaan marah, berjudul Mawaqif Ghadhiba fihan al-Nabi yang sudah diterjemahkan oleh Beni Sarbeni atas judul Pelajaran Penting Dari Marahnya Nabi, diterbitkan oleh Pustaka Ibnu Katsir, Bogor, 2005.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[34] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 509 (Kitab al-Solat, Bab orang yang solat menghalang orang yang melintas…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Terjemahan harfiyah bahagian akhir hadis di atas ialah “…Jika dia enggan (dan tetap berkeras untuk melintas) maka bunuhlah dia kerana…”. al-Hafiz ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani rahimahullah (852H) menukil perkataan Imam al-Qurtubi bahawa yang dimaksudkan dengan “bunuhlah dia” ialah menahan orang tersebut dengan lebih tegas. al-Qurtubi melanjutkan: “Para ulama’ sepakat bahawa orang yang solat tidak wajib memerangi orang yang melintas di hadapannya dengan menggunakan senjata kerana perbuatan itu menyalahi kaedah untuk melaksanakan solat dengan khusyuk.” [Fath al-Bari bi Syarh Shahih al-Bukhari (edisi terjemahan oleh Amiruddin dengan judul yang sama; Pustaka Azzam, Jakarta, 2003), jld. 3, ms. 291 (syarah kepada hadis no: 509)].</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Lebih lanjut berkenaan hukum meletak penghadang bagi orang yang sedang solat, rujuk buku saya Panduan Ibadah Dalam Musafir Penerbangan (Jahabersa, Johor Bahru), ms. 129.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[35] Fath al-Bari, jld. 3, ms. 293 (syarah kepada hadis no: 509).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[36] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Abu Daud dan dinilai sahih oleh al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu Daud, hadis no: 5247 (Kitab al-Adab, Bab berkenaan memadamkan api pada malam hari).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[37] Lebih lanjut tentang sihir, sila kaji buku-buku berikut:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1.       ‘Abd al-Salam al-Syukri – al-Shir bain al-Haqiqah wa al-Wahm fi al-Tashawwur al-Islami (edisi terjemahan oleh Tirmidzi &amp; Sari Narulita atas judul Bedah Tuntas Sihir; Pustaka Qalami, Jakarta, 2004).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">2.      Muhammad ‘Umar Sulaiman al-Asyqar – ‘Alam al-Sihr wa al-Sya’wadzah (edisi terjemahan oleh Munirul Abidin atas judul Candu Mistik: Menyingkap Sihir dan Perdukunan; Darul Falah, Jakarta, 2005).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">3.     Ibrahim ‘Abd al-Alim – ar-Radd al-Mubin ‘ala Bida‘i al-Mu‘alijin (edisi terjemahan oleh Masturi Irham &amp; Abdurrahman Salih atas judul Rujukan Lengkap Masalah Jin dan Sihir; Pustaka al-Kautsar, Jakarta, 2005).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">4.      Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips – The Exorcist Tradition In Islam (Dar al-Fatah, Sharjah, 1997).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">5.   Abu Ubaidah Mahir bin Saleh Ali Mubarak (edisi terjemahan oleh Abu Ahmad atas judul Ruqyah Syar‘iyyah: Gangguan Jin, Hasad dan ‘Ain; Duta Ilmu, Surabaya, 2006).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">6.     Abu Mundzir Khalil bin Ibrahim Amin – al-Thuruq al-Hisan fi ‘Illaj Amradh al-Jan (edisi terjemahan oleh Mahfudz; Pustaka Progressif, Jakarta, 2005).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">7.     Syaikh Askari bin Jamal al-Bugisi – Meluruskan Pemahaman Tentang Hadits Sihir, Studi Kritis Buku: Benarkah Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. Pernah Tersihir Karya Ali Umar al-Habsyi; Pustaka Qaulan Sadida, Malang, 2006.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[38] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3292 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[39]  Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 6997 (Kitab al-Ta’bir, Bab siapa yang melihat Nabi dalam mimpi).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[40] Berkenaan para wali dan sikap Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama&#8217;ah kepadanya, rujuk buku saya Marilah Berkenalan Dengan Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama&#8217;ah. Berkenaan amalan mengambil berkat, rujuk risalah saya Perkara Ke-13 Yang Mencemari Kemurnian Tauhid: Menetapkan Keberkatan Terhadap Sesuatu Tanpa Dalil yang dimuatkan dalam buku Himpunan Risalah Dalam Beberapa Persoalan Ummah (Buku 6). Berkenaan amalan berdoa dengan perantaraan seorang hamba shalih, rujuk buku saya 11 Perkara Yang Mencemari Kemurnian Tauhid. Berkenaan ilmu tasawuf dan para syaikhnya, rujuk risalah saya Pandangan Ibn Taimiyyah Dalam Tasawuf yang dimuatkan dalam buku Himpunan Risalah Dalam Beberapa Persoalan Ummah (Buku 6). Kesemuanya diterbitkan oleh Jahabersa, Johor Bahru.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[41] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 542 (Kitab al-Masajid…, Bab boleh melaknat syaitan ketika sedang solat…).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[42] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3277 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[43] Lebih lanjut berkenaan menggunakan khidmat jin, termasuk “jin muslim”, sila rujuk buku saya 11 Perkara Yang Mencemari Kemurnian Tauhid, terbitan Jahabersa, Johor Bahru.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[44] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh al-Bukhari dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 3280 (Kitab Bad’i al-Khalq, Bab sifat iblis dan tenteranya).</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[45] Sahih: Dikeluarkan oleh Muslim dalam Shahihnya, hadis no: 2451 (Kitab Fadhail al-Shahabah, Bab keutamaan Umm Salamah).</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limited Liability Company (LLC) A limited liability company is a hybrid-type of legal structure that provides the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership. The “owners” of an LLC are referred to as “members.” Depending on the state, the members can consist of a single individual&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/69/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=69&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Limited Liability Company (LLC)</p>
<p>A limited liability company is a hybrid-type of legal structure that provides the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership.</p>
<p>The “owners” of an LLC are referred to as “members.” Depending on the state, the members can consist of a single individual (one owner), two or more individuals, corporations, other LLCs, and even other entities.</p>
<p>Unlike shareholders in a corporation, LLCs are not taxed as a separate business entity.  Instead, all profits and losses are “passed through” the business to each member of the LLC.  LLC members report profits and losses on their personal federal tax returns, just like the owners of a partnership would.</p>
<p>Forming an LLC</p>
<p>While each state has slight variations to forming an LLC, they all adhere to some general principles:</p>
<p>Choose a Business Name. There are 3 rules that your LLC name needs to follow: (1) it must be different from an existing LLC in your state, (2) it must indicate that it’s an LLC (such as “LLC” or Limited Company”) and (3) it must not include words  restricted by your state (such as “bank” and insurance”). Your business name is automatically registered with your state when you register your business, so you do not have to go through a separate process. Read more here about choosing a business name on Business.gov.</p>
<p>File the Articles of Organization. The “articles of organization” is a simple document that legitimizes your LLC and includes information like your business name, address, and the names of its members. The form is provided by and filed with your state’s LLC office. For most states, you file with the Secretary of State.  However, other states may require that file with a different office such as the State Corporation Commission, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or the Division of Corporations &amp; Commercial Code. Note, there may be an associated filing fee.</p>
<p>Create an Operating Agreement. Operating agreements are not required by most states and are not filed at your state office. However, an operating agreement is highly recommended for multi-member LLCs because it structures your LLC’s finances and organization, and provides rules and regulations for smooth operation. Percentage of interests, allocation of profits and losses, member’s rights and responsibilities, and other provisions are usually included here.</p>
<p>Obtain Licenses and Permits. Once your business is registered, you must obtain business licenses and permits. Regulations vary by industry, state and locality. Use the Licensing &amp; Permits tool on Business.gov to find a listing of federal, state and local permits, licenses, and registrations you&#8217;ll need to run a business.</p>
<p>Hiring Employees. If you are hiring employees, read more about federal and state regulations for employers.</p>
<p>Announce Your Business. Some states, including Arizona and New York, require the extra step of publishing a statement in your local newspaper regarding the formation of your LLC.  Check with your state’s business filing office for requirements in your area.</p>
<p>Filing Taxes</p>
<p>In the eyes of the federal government, an LLC is not a separate tax entity, and therefore the business itself is not taxed. Instead, all federal income taxes are passed on to the members of the LLC and are paid through their personal income tax. While the federal government does not tax income on an LLC, some states do, so check with your state’s income tax agency.</p>
<p>Since the federal government does not recognize LLC as a business entity for taxation purposes, all LLCs must file as a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Certain LLCs are automatically classified and taxed as a corporation by federal tax law. For guidelines to how to classify an LLC, please visit IRS.gov.</p>
<p>LLCs that are not automatically classified as a corporation can choose their business entity classification. To elect a classification, an LLC must file Form 8832. This form is also used if an LLC wishes to change their classification status. Read more about filing as a corporation or partnership and filing as a single member LLC at IRS.gov.</p>
<p>The following tax forms should be filed depending on your classification:</p>
<p>* Single Member LLC. A single-member LLC files Form 1040 Schedule C  like a sole proprietor.</p>
<p>* Partners in an LLC. Partners in an LLC file a Form 1065 partnership tax return like owners in a traditional partnership.</p>
<p>* LLC filing as a Corporation. An LLC designated as a corporation files Form 1120, the corporation income tax return</p>
<p>The IRS guide to Limited Liability Companies provides all relevant tax forms and additional information regarding their purpose and use.</p>
<p>Combining the Benefits of an LLC with an S-Corp</p>
<p>There is always the possibility of requesting S-Corp status for your LLC. A small business attorney can advise you on the pros and cons. You&#8217;ll have to make a special election with the IRS to have the LLC taxed as an S-Corp using Form 2553.  This must be filed prior to the first two months and fifteen days of the beginning of the tax year in which the election is to take effect.  For more information about S-Corp status, visit IRS.gov or read Should My Company be an LLC, an S-Corp or Both? on Business.gov.</p>
<p>The LLC remains a limited liability company from a legal standpoint but for tax purposes can be treated as an S-Corp. Be sure to contact the state&#8217;s income tax agency where the election form will be filed. Ask them whether or not they recognize elections of other entities such as the S-Corp and what the tax requirements are.</p>
<p>Advantages of an LLC</p>
<p>Limited Liability.  Members are protected from personally liability for business decisions or actions of the LLC.  This means that if the LLC incurs debt or is sued, members are not required to satisfy the claims with their personal assets. This is similar to the liability protections afforded to shareholders of a corporation.  Keep in mind that limited liability means “limited” liability &#8211; members are not necessarily shielded from their or their employees&#8217; tort actions, such as accidents.</p>
<p>Less Recordkeeping. An LLC’s operational ease is one of its greatest advantages. Compared to an S-Corporation, there is less registration paperwork and there are smaller start-up costs.</p>
<p>Sharing of Profits. There are also fewer restrictions on profit-sharing within an LLC, as members distribute profits as they see fit. Members might contribute different proportions of capital and sweat-equity. Consequently, it&#8217;s up to the members themselves to decide who has earned what percentage of the profits or losses.</p>
<p>Disadvantages of an LLC</p>
<p>Limited Life. In many states, when a member leaves an LLC, the business is dissolved and the members must fulfill all remaining legal and business obligations to close the business out.  The remaining members can decide if they want to start a new LLC, or part ways.  However, you can include provisions in your operating agreement to prolong the life of the LLC, should a member decide to leave the business.</p>
<p>Self-Employment Taxes. Members of an LLC are considered self-employed and must pay the self-employment tax contributions towards Medicare and social security. The entire net income of the LLC is subject to this tax.</p>
<p>HERES A SIMPLE LLC PRESENTATION</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok, this &#8220;Open Graph Api&#8221; money making method is a proven system that turns a website into fanpage with all the crazy viral growth you see with a fanpage, but this system is actually heaps more powerful because you get a double optin email list to keep. Now, you can lock down your sites content&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/facebook-code-for-facebookers/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=65&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Ok, this &#8220;Open Graph Api&#8221; money making method is a proven system that turns a website into fanpage with all the crazy viral growth you see with a fanpage, but this system is actually heaps more powerful because you get a double optin email list to keep.</p>
<p>Now, you can lock down your sites content with authentication permissions that requires FB users to use FB connect &amp; then that sends their FB user data to your sites database for you to keep, and then they have to &#8220;like&#8221; the site before the content is revealed to them. This forces a huge viral feed back loop.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m delivering the authentication required content after they submit their emails into a double optin system before they are emailed the download link via auto responder, the idea is to legally harvest FB user data [emails] into a double optin email list i can legally exploit in Interspire Email Marketer until people opted out.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s one example of a legal way to build a huge email list of poker player you can send poker bonus offers &amp; who will actually virally promote your list building. You really have to give people a good reason to login, click the &#8220;like&#8221; &amp; submit the email, that will kick in the viral growth &amp; free software that has a easy to sell benifits will get people to take action.</p>
<p>The bait is a zynga poker bot [users on facebook,myspace,twitter, bebo, etc] this is 100% FREE &amp; Open Source software, so its totally ok for us to distribute this for free, in exchnage for peoples email via a double optin in to our list. Obviously you are not telling them its open source, nor are you claiming that its your own work</p>
<p>[Example above the email optin form]<br />
Learn how to win effortly 24/7 at Zynga poker, every day with zero effort by using this secret poker bot&#8230;wank wank wank</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the link to download &amp; its only 633kb file for you to host.<br />
Code:</p>
<p>http://code.google.com/p/zynga-poker-bot/</p>
<p>    * 100% automated, joins tables, closes popups, reloads when stuck.<br />
    * Full SourceCode available to download.<br />
    * Works in any size table with any bankroll.<br />
    * Plays the best hands, and then calculates odds to make decisions.<br />
    * Allows custom PlayerProfiles.<br />
    * Table hop if too few opponents.<br />
    * Table hop if the blinds are too big or too small.<br />
    * Allows custom user image.<br />
    * Detects number of opponents.<br />
    * Run multiple BackgroundBots.</p>
<p>As you can see this great bait to get people to take action</p>
<p>Or another option is with a open source Facebook Mafia Wars Autoplayer</p>
<p>Facebook Mafia Wars Autoplayer<br />
Code:</p>
<p>http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/64720</p>
<p>http://www.playerscripts.com/forum/</p>
<p>Get the idea, you can spin this 100&#8242;s of ways, by legallly using open source, free to distribute bait that gets people slapping the &#8220;like&#8221; for a viral WIN!</p>
<p>Ok the next step is to turn a ordinary wordpress blog into a Open graph api enabled website &amp; at the same time you will experience how this facebook connect &amp; &#8220;like&#8221; to download works. I&#8217;ll show you how its done next. Go here to this spanish website to get the plugin that intergrates open graph api into wordpress. Installation instructions are in the plugin folder.</p>
<p>I would suggest you be carefull with your &#8220;privacy&#8221; when login in to download that plugin &amp; see how this all works, i&#8217;m sure FB spam team will discover this post &amp; will check to see who login via API on that site</p>
<p>Code:</p>
<p>http://www.sociable.es/facebook-wordpress-plugin-3-0/</p>
<p>As you can see that site forces you to login via facebook &amp; &#8220;like&#8221; the site before you can get the content. As you get more likes &amp; more friends showing in your side collums the higher your optin rates will increase.</p>
<p>Personally, i&#8217;ve mostly been using my own modification of joomla with open graph, but this is pretty good. I think you need to get the signals of &#8220;trust&#8221; like the facepiles, etc up the top &amp; left.</p>
<p>How that page is done is listed below, right click the &#8220;locked&#8221; icon on sociable.es and upload it too your site</p>
<p>Pile Face, activity stream &amp; recommendation widgets in the left hand column beside the optin form will increase convesions. Eyes track from left to right, so all those friends create trust &amp; then they see your offer.</p>
<p>This is the code at the top of the page where people go to download the free software</p>
<p>{include a spiel here to get people to take action]</p>
<p>Get your free Zynga poker bot or mafia wars bot here by following these instructions&#8230;</p>
<p>Code:</p>
<p> <img src="http://yourblog.com/wp-content/themes/theme/locked.jpg" alt="locked" /><br />
 To access  this download, you must be  <a href="FB.login(login_facebook);">logged in  with Facebook (click hear)</a> and be a fan or &#8220;like&#8221; this   Facebook page. Please reload the page after becoming a fan by pressing  the &#8220;like&#8221; button below, thanks.  </p>
<p> Facebook  Fans</p>
<p> add  your  email address so we can send you the download link &amp;  </p>
<p>interspire autoresponder can be setup to respond with the download link.</p>
<p>Now you can sit back as your list builds itself &amp; bang out a few poker bonus offers per week, whilst sucking beers on your yachet in the Caribbean.</p>
<p>please note: i&#8217;m assuming you are compentent in setting up your own wordpress blog, i&#8217;m not going to spoon feed anyone in how to use wordpress. This is an open graph api thread.</p>
<p>And please, no PM&#8217;s for help. Sorry, i&#8217;m busy with my own stuff &amp; i could have easily sold this method as a ebook on WF &amp;/or on clickbank for $xx,xxx plus</p>
<p>Also please note: I give no warranties in regards to FB TOS or general lawfulness. Do your own due diligence. Just saying</p>
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		<title>Thumbs up  to New Facebook $$$ Methods</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok i&#8217;ll be making a few posts in this thread to cover the huge changes that are the FB open graph, I will be including a working method that gets fanpage like viral growth with your own site, later. For marketers the new FB &#8220;Open Graph Api&#8221; is the biggist opportunity I&#8217;ve seen in the&#160;&#8230; <a href="http://shahzackry.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/thumbs-up-to-new-facebook-methods/">Read&#160;more</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shahzackry.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5836246&amp;post=63&amp;subd=shahzackry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok i&#8217;ll be making a few posts in this thread to cover the huge changes that are the FB open graph, I will be including a working method that gets fanpage like viral growth with your own site, later.</p>
<p>For marketers the new FB &#8220;Open Graph Api&#8221; is the biggist opportunity I&#8217;ve seen in the last 10yrs, its such a big opportunity that its scary. How Big? FB will be bigger then google, let me explain..</p>
<p>FB wants to be the ONE login for the whole web, the one ring to rule all, a deal with the devil where you will be bribed with a tsusnami of traffic, easy traffic.</p>
<p>Anyone thinking that the FB move is not evil are lambs begin ready for slaughter… and any webmasters that extend its services are complicit with closing off the internet and shredding to bits any notions of users privacy or rights&#8230;but, FB is willing to trade huge amounts of traffic for your help in gain the one ring to rule all&#8230;.</p>
<p>i&#8217;m posting this stuff here because i know BHW members will stress test this new open graph api until they have to make alot of changes for the better, because this easy traffic will stimulate your greed hormones when i show you the first method of many to come.</p>
<p>Open Graph api is essentially a Facebook Fan Page for any site on the web, but you don&#8217;t need a fanpage&#8230;, and most importantly, its a &#8220;semantic&#8221; search engine of the future.</p>
<p>Facebook is sharing user data and who their friends are via api for you to keep, 24hr limit is gone, and yes you get the users email. Its a protocol that’s designed to aggregate all social activities from external sites back to Facebook , this makes Facebook a social public inbox/bookmarker/Dataminer, where the links to your site are at the center of every persons profile. FB trades traffic for a websites indentured servitude to FB via Open Graph Api.</p>
<p>The Like button dosn&#8217;t require login and runs in an iframe, it connects the &#8220;liker&#8221; to the &#8220;social object&#8221; = website. Even if you’ve never visited a site before, you’ll get social context when you visit the site. Now, when users show up to sites that uses it, you can see which of your friends like the site, or have engaged with it recently, without the site knowing anything about you. And when users like anything, it automatically gets added to the list of things they like on their profile.</p>
<p>The like button is the new Pagerank, the new backlink, its a &#8220;friendranking&#8221; system that hooks into the new FB search been rolled out. In essence, the biggest shift from this is that many people who do not participate very much on the social web outside of Facebook will now. Imagine a year from now how much participation will be going on when you see a “Like” button on every web page? People who have never bookmarked a website through Digg, Delicious or Stumble Upon will using the like button because they will be seeing &#8220;likes&#8221; on friends profiles daily.</p>
<p>I predict that &#8220;like&#8221; button traffic from the new FB api search &amp; profile reffers will surpass the traffic a google #1 spot in SERPS sends in quite a few niches. And the like button can be &#8220;clicked&#8221; without the user knowing, if they are logged in&#8230; if you know where to look i&#8217;m sure you will find the script here at BHW</p>
<p>So what if Larry and Sergey wanted to recreate Google today?<br />
You know what I bet they wish they could have done? Forced anyone who wanted to add a page to the web to authenticate with them first, just like you have to register your website with FB. It sure would have kept out all those spammers Oh, and anyone that wanted to be part of the Google index, well they’d have to add additional metadata to their pages so that the content graph would be spic and span. Then add in the “like” button to track user engagement and then use that data to determine which pages and content to recommend to people based on their social connections (also stored on their server) and you’ve got a pretty compelling, centralized service. All those other pages from the long tail? Well, they’re just not that interesting anyway, right?</p>
<p>This new &#8220;Open Graph Api&#8221; is like a “Authenticated PageRank” or &#8220;Friendrank&#8221; — where everyone that wants to be listed in the index would have to get a Google account first. Are you starting to reliase how big this is&#8230;FB has 400million user and FB is intoducing a new type of search engine &amp; recommendation system using FB user &#8220;like&#8221; data.</p>
<p>It all starts when you leave the facebook website. I usually don’t log out, my friends don’t log out, and in fact most people don’t log out. We all know this is too much of a hassle.Now, if I visit a website which has integrated the “like” iframe, facebook might just know that I am there. Because I didn’t log out before. And why shouldn’t facebook track the referrer combined with the user id of every requested iframe? But the system can be gamed via social engineering or code. In my next post i&#8217;m going to show you how by collecting a huge double optin email list virally.</p>
<p>Now the other major system in the open graph api for exploiting is FB connect, using the FB api you can control authorisations &amp; user permission if the user login to your site with their facebook login. Once they login, you get there user data to keep, email, name, etc. This is opens up alot of methods for social engineering, and is the courner stone of the method i&#8217;ll post next.</p>
<p>What is possible when you control access to content &amp; downloads via FB connect is that once they login in you can &#8220;sell&#8221; them on the next action you want them to take by using social proof thats supplied via the API. Beside optin forms, downloads, etc you can show open graph &#8220;recommendations&#8221; &amp; &#8220;facepiles&#8221;, which are just a bunch of profile pics that help create a sense of &#8220;trust&#8221;. If the perception is that all these people &#8220;like&#8221; it, you can get amazing optin/conversion percentages AND viral traffic growth.</p>
<p>The FB Recommendations plugin provides suggestions for things your users might like, on your site. The algorithm is based on both the collective mutual interests of all your site’s users, as well as the user’s personal friends. This is a new ranking traffic system that also can be gamed, &amp; should have shit hot conversions because of the social proof factor. If your friends like it, it must be good?!?</p>
<p>If you &#8220;Like&#8221; so far, slap that button</p>
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