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Beat by Beat | Music Theatre New Opera for Soprano and Cello Promises Multilinear Magic JENNIFER PARR Toward the end of January I was invited to sit in on an early staging rehearsal of the new opera, Jacqueline, gaining a rare glimpse into the creation of this experimental world premiere that explores the life and legacy of celebrity virtuoso cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who , at 23, began experiencing numbness in her fingers, at 28 was diagnosed with MS and stopped playing the cello, and in 1987 passed away at age 42. While the work's stated format, a duet for soprano and cello, sounds as though it might be very static on stage, what I saw in the rehearsal room was the exact opposite. It moves, is playful, fun, exciting, sad, and unexpected. The music, both vocal and instrumental, is gorgeous and sometimes startling in its layering and detail, echoing the same experimental nature of the libretto and the whole approach of the production. The staging that I saw is equally dynamic: as if happening in the moment, always grounded in the characters' motivation and inspired by the music, using the full space of the stage, finding a physical shape for everything happening in Jacqueline's mind and memory. Versatile soprano Marnie Breckenridge embodies Jacqueline du Pré, but at many different ages and stages of her life; the second "character," is the cello itself – Jacqueline's closest friend, partner of her greatest successes, witness and sharer in her failures and losses, and finally a potent symbol of her legacy to the world – portrayed by renowned cellist Matt Haimowitz. There have been other dramatic interpretations of the life of Jacqueline du Pré: notably the play Duet for One by Tom Kepinski made into a film starring Julie Andrews in 1986, and the successful but controversial 1998 film Hilary and Jackie, starring Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths, with a screenplay by Frank Cottrell-Boyce based loosely on conversations with du Pré's siblings. There is even a new ballet, The Cellist, being created for England's Royal Ballet this year by Cathy Marston. All of these, however, follow a primarily linear narrative of du Pré's life from early success to international stardom, to her famously sad diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and the devastating effect that this had on both her personal life and her career. Jacqueline, on the other hand, is not linear but multi-layered, moving through time but also freewheeling into the emotional life, memories and dreams of its central character and her other half, her cello. The concept and inspiration for the new opera came from celebrated Montreal-based composer Luna Pearl Woolf, who says "Jacqueline du Pré has always been in my consciousness as a legend, as a tragic hero, and certainly as integrated into the lives of all the cellists that I know." The first impetus to create Jacqueline, in this unique form of duet for soprano and cello, came in 2015 as Woolf finished creating a new medium-sized work for the Washington National Opera. All the producers and opera promoters she was speaking to were looking for even smaller works, with smaller casts, able to be easily produced in smaller performance spaces and taken on tour. With this "idea of trying to tell an operatic story with very, very, Marnie Breckenridge and Matt Haimovitz small forces" percolating in her mind, she went to see a concert where, as it happens, two pieces of hers for soprano, cello and piano were being performed by Breckenridge and Haimovitz. "The way they made music together," she says, "was so electric and just so compelling that I could not look away. They are both intensely creative musicians who have played or sung quite a few of my pieces, and I find that each time, no matter the circuitous path they might follow, it ends up feeling as though they are truly inhabiting the ideas in the music, and finding joy in discovering the musical relationships within what I am writing. Watching them pass this joyful energy back and forth made the music explode even more and inspired me. So, I thought, what if I was writing an opera for the two of them? Well, it's obvious, the opera for the two of them has to be about Jacqueline du Pré." Part of the reason for that, she explained, "is that Marnie has a radiant beauty that transcends time and age and character. I have seen her play dark characters and light characters, I have seen her play young and play old, and there's something about her that radiates, and that can be said about Jacqueline du Pré to the nth degree. Jacqueline's essence was that she had this otherworldly glow of talent and energy and personality." The other impetus for creating Jacqueline as an opera for these two artists, Woolf says, was "Matt, whom I've worked with as composer, performer, and on many other levels of partnership for over 20 years. We had talked about [du Pré] a lot, and I knew, when I first had the idea, that he had met her and spent time with her. What I discovered in the process of working on the opera was that Matt's connection to Jacqueline is very deep." When Matt was just 14 and performing in New York, he met Jacqueline's husband, the famous pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, whom she had married at age 21 and with whom she had performed around the world until the time she got sick and could no longer play. Since that time Barenboim had not performed with another solo cellist, but when he heard Matt, as Woolf says, "The musicality, the energy, the spirit, that Matt had as a musician inspired Daniel and he thought 'I'd like to play with this person, but I have to introduce him to Jackie first.' So, he brought Matt to London and he spent time with Jackie, played her instruments for her, studied with her, and even watched her videos with her while 36 | February 2020 thewholenote.com
moment when she has to split with him because she can no longer play; and, really, that is the moment that Matt, the actual person, actually met her." As Woolf was telling me this it sent shivers up my spine. Toward the end, although Jacqueline can barely move and is separated from her cello – who plays alone as if singing an ode to her – she does begin to realize that she can live on through her recordings. As Woolf says, "this is a complicated ending because we are not happy for her, but we are glad for her, and for us, that her talent, her gift to the world, is still with us."This points as well, to a theme: to Woolf's and Breckenridge's shared belief that part of the purpose of the opera is to say "We all have our spark, we need to use it, and we need to pass it on. Jackie only had ten years to do these things, but look at what she did in that time. We may not all be extraordinary like her, but whatever we have can be launched into the world." Jacqueline plays at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, February 19 to 23. Cast – Soprano: Marnie Breckenridge; Cello: Matt Haimovitz; Libretto by Royce Vavrek; Music by Luna Pearl Woolf; Dramaturgy & Direction by Michael Hidetoshi Mori; Set & Costume Design by Camellia Koo; Lighting Design by Bonnie Beecher. she was incapacitated, as it was almost the end of her life. Obviously, that had a great impact on Matt as a young person, and what we learned about her through his experience has been invaluable to the process of making this opera." In 2016, at the suggestion of Marnie Breckenridge, Woolf teamed up with Pulitzer Prize-winning Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek, whom she knew but had never worked with, and who, she says, has "a real sense of being able to capture that vibrant innocence that Jacqueline du Pré has." Tapestry Opera's artistic director, Michael Mori, also, soon came on board as dramaturge and director, and the development process began, leading to several workshops whenever and wherever the team could gather, and finally to rehearsals at Tapestry. The structure, as well as the music, would be inspired by Elgar's Cello Concerto, a work synonymous with du Pré's career, and her most famous recording. Like the concerto, the opera has four movements, four stages in the journey of "delving into what Jacqueline was as a spirit, what made her so otherworldly and so incredible, as well as what it means for a person who is experiencing a life of such international fame and glory to have it all taken away." Though roughly chronological, this is by no means a linear biography, more a series of "psychological snapshots" that can, in the later part of the opera in particular, hop between time periods. In the first movement, Woolf explains, "we see what Jaqueline was when she was totally alive, including when she is five years old and falls in love with the cello." This followed by flash points as her career soars, until there is a "snap" to the second movement where she is at "this matrix of a life that was so intense, with signals that were crossing, the beginning of the disease." Part of the tragedy was that when she tried to seek help for what was wrong with her, no one knew what it was. "People would tell her that she was exhausted because she was a woman trying to do a man's job." The third movement gets more fantastical, as she has to retreat from public view and at the same time is being bombarded by personal betrayals on all sides, to the fourth movement where she is almost incapacitated and can only drag herself around the stage. "Through this whole thing," Woolf says, "what we've developed is that the cello who is onstage with her is her closest ally. It's her. 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Chapter 7: Tableeghi Jamaat as seen in their own camp by their own people
By Maulana Arshadul Qadri
There may be somebody who will dismiss all our expositions as biased or one-sided in an effort to mislead the masses and hide the truth. To combat that, I have included in this book the views of their very own Molwis (living in one house under one roof). This is a fact that no one can be more fully informed of the realities of an individual or group than those who are within. Outsiders may not be fully aware of the realities because of the false garb of piety that is flung over, hiding the true character which cannot be seen from the outside but only from inside where every avenue of life is transparent. That is why to know the realities and truth about anybody; domestic views are most reliable and trustworthy. Here there is no question of biased views or party politics or even religious intolerance. Whatever is stated here is absolutely factual and a clear revelation of truth. It is a well-guarded secret that has suddenly been revealed and has surfaced by accident.
Whatever is revealed by the Tableeghi Jamaat members about the devious pattern that is applied and also the attack on Tableeghi Jamaat by the Ulema of Deoband is, in reality, a punishment inflicted by nature and it had to come sooner or later. It is food for thought for those who had gone overboard, at the artificial piety displayed and had refused to listen to any reason.
On the 26th February 1968 a conference was held in Madressa Husseinyah in the city of Muzaffar Nagar, (U.P.) India. Many notable Ulema of the Deobandi School of Thought attended the conference, delivered lectures and read papers. Almost every speaker openly criticised Tableeghi Jamaat. Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah, a graduate of Deoband delivered such a dynamic and comprehensive lecture that it has been fully accepted in the Deobandi circle. In fact, it has been printed in a book form by 'Aljamia Press, Delhi' under the title "Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg". The compiler of this book is Molwi Noor Mohamed Chandini (A Molwi of Deoband) and is the trusted companion of Molwi Abdus Subhaan Mewati who was the leader of Tableeghi Jamaat in Meiwat.
A monthly magazine "Darul Uloom" is issued from Darul Uloom Deoband. They have a section under the heading "Review on Books". In September 1968 in a page of "Darul Uloom" he writes: "We have received a book called 'Usoole Dawatô Tableeg' for our comments. The author of the book is Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah Sahib of Delhi. A large selection of this book is devoted to the argument that the Ulema retain the right of guidance and leadership of the Ummah by virtue of the fact that they are thoroughly informed of the teachings of Quran and Sunnah. After this, the internal practical patterns of Tableeghi Jamaat have been brought to the notice of the masses. We have withheld our comments and views on this book because we wish to draw the attention of responsible leaders of Tableeghi Jamaat to the contents of this book and have asked them to either accept all the accusations or to refute them."
He goes on to say: "This book has been in circulation for quite some months now and in fact the newspaper 'Aljamia', Delhi, has printed quite a few articles on it. In spite of this there has been a mysterious non-response or reply, even clarification or refutation from the Tableeghi Jamaat. This quietness can plunge a large section into mental turmoil." (Mahnama Darul Uloom Deoband, pp/4)
Do not forget that this statement is made by ardent supporters of the movement. During the course of his lecture, Moulana Abdur Rahim Shah emphasised that the Ulema are the guardians and expounders of the Quran. "How idiotic are those who under-estimate the Ulema and be-little Islam." He further threw ample light on the misleading effect being created by these dangerous and artificial exponents of Islam.
"The district of Meiwat has been made the unfortunate victim of this Cult. It is disturbing to see that the ignorant members of the Jamaat who are not qualified to do Tableeg work are usurping the specialised field of the Ulema. These self-appointed propagators of Islam are not ignorant of the basic tenets of Islam but they themselves are low, dubious and doubtful characters, and are frowned upon by society." (Usoolé Dawat wa Tableeg, pp/4O)
Remember that Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah of Deoband was not the only Aalim to criticise the ulterior motives of the Jamaat. His views were shared by the other leading Ulema of the Deobandi School of Thought. Molwi Noor Mohammad Chandini goes on to say: "I saw that Moulana had made a great impression on the audience. Subsequent speakers also elaborated and supported the views of Moulana Shah Abdul Rahim. The audience was so impressed that no one walked out."
"The following Ulema delivered their lectures after Shah Abdul Rahim:
A) Moulana Fakrul Hasan of Darul Uloom Deoband.
B) Moulana Abdul Ahad Sahib of Darul Uloom Deoband.
C) Moulana Irshaad Ahmad of Darul Uloom Deoband.
D) Moulana Anwar Shah Kashmeeri of Darul Uloom Deoband
Besides these Ulema, there were also others, including a large group of students of Darul Uloom Deoband and an audience running into thousands." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pp/5)
At another spot Molwi Noor Mohammad has described the participants of the function. He writes: "The following Ulema were present during lectures:
1. Moulana Abdul Ahad Sahib Mohaddis Darul Uloom Deoband.
2. Moulana Fakhrul Hasan Sahib of Darul Uloom Deoband.
3. Moulana Irshad Ahmad Sahib Muballig of Darul Uloom Deoband.
4. Moulana Anwar Shah Kashmeeri Sahib of Darul Uloom Deoband.
5. Moulana Abdul Kalam Sahib Muballig of Darul Uloom Deoband.
6. Moulana Mohammad Yacoob Sahib Mazahire Uloom Saharanpur.
Beside these Ulema, the stage was packed with local and surrounding Ulema, and students of Deoband. The general feeling was as if Moulana (Shah Abdul Rahim) was the voice of all those present." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pp/54).
Readers are invited to observe the following hypocritical role played by Molwi Irshaad Ahmad Sahib, the very spokesman and representative of Darul Uloom Deoband, who had advocated to defend the Tableeghi Jamaat in an open debate (with the Sunni Muslims) which took place in Baraar, situated in the district of Muneer. He had suffered such a humiliating defeat in this debate that I doubt he will ever forget it in his entire life. In spite of repeated request from the Sunni speaker to repent, he remained adamant and thousands of witnesses were convinced that he will not return to the truth. And indeed he did not!
This happened in the debate that took place in Muneer. Now observe the behaviour of the very Molwi Irshaad Ahmad in another function that took place in Muzaffar-Nagar. Here, he openly opposed the Tableeghi Jamaat, which he had so vehemently supported previously. He did not shudder to arm himself and attack the very Jamaat, which he had defended.
He has committed an act, which smacks of hypocrisy. I have the right to insist that this is a peculiar specialty of the Ulema of Deoband and their group which is not found in any other sect. They are such professionals in defending and opposing one and the same principle simultaneously; that the layman is helpless to diagnose exactly what they stand for.
Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah has confessed that he himself drew the attention of Molwi Yusuf Kandehlwi (son of Molwi Ilyas, founder of the Tableeghi Jamaat) to the internal corruption of the Jamaat. Each time his reminders were ignored.
We quote: "For approximately 5 to 6 years, I have been continuously drawing the attention of Moulana Yusuf to the glaring weaknesses of the Tableeghi Jamaat. I also stated to him that if he did not pay attention to these problems, the Ulema would not remain silent for long. They will be forced by circumstances to react and the end result can never be predicted." (Usoolé Dawató Tableeg, pp/46)
A frustrated man goes on to state his subsequent actions: "Finally, when I did not see a desirable result, I resorted to a lot of Istikaara and Duas. Alhamdulillah, when I was thoroughly convinced of the dangers of Tableeghi Jamaat and the harm inflicted on the Ummah, I openly began to rectify their mistakes in my lectures in the presence of the Tableeghi Jamaat." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pp/46)
For 6 consecutive years Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah drew the attention of Molwi Mohammad Yusuf to the incalculable harm done by Tableeghi Jamaat. Molwi Mohammad Yusuf criminally ignored these warnings, which led to Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah resigning from the Jamaat. He has now resorted to Divine guidance, as he himself claims. The Divine guidance received categorically points out that Tableeghi Jamaat is a danger to Islam, and Muslims must be made aware of this. "So inexperienced members of Tableeghi Jamaat are causing internal dissentions and friction and the matter has reached so far that in the Tableeghi Ijtimah they display support, zeal and diligence whilst they oppose other Islamic gatherings. The Amirs of virtually every district complain that members of the Tableeghi Jamaat refuse to attend lectures of even the biggest Aalims, on the contrary, they belittle the Ulema and ridicule them." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pg/44)
This report of Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah is not to be taken lightly. He has placed his fingers on the pulse of Fitna and has diagnosed a killer disease. All those people who were even remotely connected to Tableeghi Jamaat will confirm each and every word stated. This deadly disease emanating out of the Tableeghi Jamaat environment is so fatal, that if not checked and remedied in time, will ultimately lead to the destruction of the Ummah. This is a fact that after having links with Tableeghi Jamaat a man becomes so biased and confined in thoughts that he refuses to recognise the religious services of other Ulema and individuals attached to other organization. He remains aloof from all other groups and kicks aside every other servant of Islam and constructs his own isolated environment.
Allow me to say that to mentally detach Muslims from each other and make them an exclusive slave of a particular sect is no service to Islam. On the contrary, it is a gigantic dis-service and is bound to spread mutual hatred.
Pointing out these biased tendencies of the Tableeghi Jamaat, Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah states: "Wherever the Tableeghi Jamaat are in control, invariably teachers and Imams of Masjids are labelled as opposition and dismissed, regardless of the long services and proven ability. I can quote specific examples, but that is not my aim. My aim is to highlight the faulty mentality which is gaining foothold and I wish to save the Ummah from this calamity." (Usoolé Dawato Tableeg, pp/48)
A point worthy of noting is that, if the Tableeghi Jamaat treat people of their own beliefs in this manner whereby they cannot even tolerate in their midst non-Tableeghi teachers and Imams, can you imagine the ill feelings that they are harbouring against Muslims in general and Sunni Muslims in particular?
Views expressed below are obviously that of a person who is sincerely concerned. Every word reminds the reader of an approaching storm. He says: "I swear by Allah that this description and exposition of the Tableeghi Jamaat is being done with regret. Indeed it is my religious duty. If these amateur leaders (the ignorant lecturers of Tableeghi Jamaat) started open lecturing and assumed the duties of Ulema, to which they have no religious right, and if they exaggerate the merits of Tableeg reducing the greatness of other Islamic faculties, and in spite of reminders by other leaders, they do not desist, then it will be our Islamic duty to expose this entire movement, regardless whether anyone accepts it or not." (Usoolé Dawató Tableeg, pp/52)
He further states in another portion of his lecture: "It is noteworthy to ponder, that even a compounder at a chemist requires certain qualifications in order to discharge his duties. The Tableeghi Jamaat has taken religion so lightly and easy that any individual without the required and necessary qualification delivers lectures when he so desires. How true the following proverb proves: 'A half baked healer is a danger to life and a half baked Mullah is a danger to one's Imaan'." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pp/.54)
No doubt, the biggest gateway for dissension (fitna) amongst Muslims has been opened by the Tableeghi Jamaat who assures this to be a reward able act (Sawaab). Outwardly it seems to be a very good statement that everyone should be involved in Tableeg, but one should pause and reconsider the consequences, obviously this exercise is just as dangerous as placing on the driving seat a man totally ignorant of driving. Only he who has no feeling for Islam can ridicule it in this way. Just to swell the number of party members and increase the group is like sending inexperienced unarmed soldiers to war!
Possibly some may say that the Tableeghi Jamaat can be admired, since they allow even the ignorant to take part in their activities. Don't be misled. In fact the Holy Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has interpreted this exercise as a sign of Qiyamaat. He says: "When the work of religion is undertaken by unqualified and irresponsible persons, then await the Day of Judgment." In another Hadith it is mentioned that the loss of knowledge and disregard for religion is a condition before Qiyamaat. Rasoolullah (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) says: "When there remains no bearers of knowledge, men will take Jahils (ignorant persons) as their leaders. Religious inquiries (fatwas) will be made and the answers will be furnished without any knowledge. The result is that they themselves are lost and will mislead and misinform others too."
The Tableeghi Jamaat is ambitious to gain leadership amongst the groups of Jahils (ignorant). It is not surprising then, that the Prophecy of our Beloved Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has been confirmed by their advent. The Tableeghi Jamaat is one of the early signs of the approaching Day of Qiyamaat.
Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah has strongly attacked the proud and arrogant members of Tableeghi Jamaat who have an opinion about themselves and their Salaat, whilst under-estimating simple Muslims. Nobody denies the greatness of Salaat, but at the same time no worshipper is allowed to become influenced by a sort of satanic arrogance or be conceited. He specifically points out this arrogant mentality: "I sincerely value the efforts of those Muslims who leave their homes purely for learning Deen and endeavour to become practical Muslims, but if they return with an attitude that Ulema, Islamic Institutions, Sufi Seminaries and other places of Islamic activity are inferior to what they are doing, then in my opinion this nocturnal worshipper is the greater criminal in comparison to the one who may not be a practicing Muslim, but respects others and is ashamed and aware of his own sins. The harm of the latter is confined whilst the harm caused by the former is contagious, and is capable of destroying our entire Ummah." (Usoolé Dawató Tableeg, pp/54)
What words of wisdom Shah Sahib have uttered! If one ponders on his statement then surely one is bound to seek Allah's protection from the deadly pangs of the Tableeghi Jamaat, and indeed will wish the same for the Ummah. Closely observe the behavior of this Jamaat and you will realise that behind the screen of Salaat, they are looting the Imaan (faith) of Muslims.
We do concede that there may be an addition to the number of worshippers in the Mosque, which is outwardly attributed to this group, but have you ever stopped to consider the belief and Imaan of how many that is slaughtered outside the Mosque? Statistics are not yet available!! Until a person's life is devoid of Salaat, he poses a threat to nobody but himself. But immediately on return from the Tableeghi Jamaat camp, two prostrations, and he becomes a danger to the safety of the Islamic society. Is this not true?
The arrogant attitude of this Jamaat is shattering the much-needed unity of the Ummah. Describing this, Shah Sahib cites a few incidents, which is worth reading. "Due mainly and fore mostly to the Tableeghi Jamaat, dissension, friction, hatred and disunity has spread to several places, especially in Meiwat. Despite the great emphasis laid on the respect for the Ulema, they insist on disrespecting them. Undoubtedly, they have been reduced to being a separate cult. You may read in the press that an Aalim was severely assaulted with a stick in Ferozpur, similarly Moulana Abdul Manan, the son of the Sheikh of Meiwat, Moulana Abdus Subhaan, was also attacked for his anti-Tableeghi Beliefs. There were several horrible and unsightly incidents because the common masses are ignorant of the real fact and many of the true missionaries of Islam are hushed and brushed aside, lest they be successful in propagating the true message of Islam." (Usoolé Dawato Tableeg, pp/56)
He further describes: "Whoever opposes the baseless lectures of these Jahils (ignorant people) he is described in the Markaz (Headquarters, based in Delhi) as anti-Tableeghi and they adopt towards them, attitudes as adopted towards the Sunni Muslims. Nobody bothers to ask them what the reason for their opposition is, they blindly begin to cause harm. After investigation it will become obvious that there is a personal vendetta. Imagine a movement that was launched to create harmony amongst the masses and the Ulema, is now fast becoming the cause of Muslim division! It is quite surprising that the more a person becomes near to the Tableeghi Jamaat the further he gets from the Ulema and Muslim masses. And those who have given a few Chillahs. then their status is beyond question! It is a foregone conclusion that the Ulema are nothing in his eyes." (Usoolé Dawato Tableeg. pp/50)
This is the satanic arrogance that has destroyed thousands of years of worship. I don't think that the creation of such a mentality is a service to Islam. What's the use of that Tableeg which takes the good man by his hand and seats him next to Shaitaan (Devil). Hijacking the masses from the Ulema and enslaving them is another form of ego-worship. Those who call this Tableeg are trying to fool the entire world. We cannot imagine another religious tragedy than driving a wedge between the masses and the Ulema. Indeed this is the service of the Tableeghi Jamaat.
Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah has elaborated in great detail the status of the Tableeghi Jamaat in accordance to Shariah. He states: "The Tableeghi Jamaat in their lj'tima claim that their present movement is in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and Sahaba (Companions) of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam)." Ponder and ponder again if this is justified claim?
In the books of Ahadith the merits of propagation is clearly mentioned. The merits thus mentioned, are they in respect of this movement? Let us examine the words of Abdur Rahim Shah: "I must state that many unseasoned individuals have written several books on the virtues of Tableeg. These books are read at educational gatherings and create a gross misunderstanding and confusion amongst the people who assume that the virtues of propagation thus mentioned in the Ahadith specifically refer to this movement. It is absolutely necessary that the writers should amply clarify the position that this is not so! This is a grave deception. If you regard this movement as virtuous and of a high status and a Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam), then we challenge you to furnish your evidence from the Holy Quran and Ahadith. If you are able to prove this as a Sunnah then explain the reason for the Ummah not implementing this Sunnah for the past 1400 years. Then do we classify the Ulema, Aulia Allah and the Muhaddiseen as anti-Sunnah?!
It is a strange contradiction that at times it is claimed as the Sunnah of Prophets and on the other hand it is claimed that Molwi Ilyas is the founder of this Movement." (Usoolé Dawató Tableeg, pp/50)
Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah poses very basic questions that must be noted before proceeding any further. The Tableeghi Jamaat in one breath contradicts itself. They claim it is a Sunnah of the Prophets and Sahaba and in the same breath, that the founder of this movement is Molwi Ilyas.
QUESTION 1: If in reality this is a Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as claimed, then it must be proven by authentic Islamic books that the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaba also used to form Jamaats and do Ghast and Tableeg of Kalima and Namaaz amongst Muslims.
QUESTION 2: If this is proved to be Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and Sahaba, then why was this Sunnah ignored for 1400 years and do we classify all the past Spiritual Illuminaries as anti-Sunnah?
QUESTION 3: If this claim be true that this is the Sunnah practice, then surely Molwi Llyas is definetly not the founder. If it is the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) then they are the rightful founders of Tableeg and not Molwi Ilyas as claimed. If Molwi Ilyas is the founder, then obviously this type of Tableeg did not exist before him, and if so, it can be called a Sunnah. (It is Bidah!)
These questions posed by Shah Sahib are so important that it can never be ignored by the members of the Tableeghi Jamaat and I think it is their religious duty to clarify the position before continuing with their Tableeg work and deceiving the Muslim Community.
In the previous pages you have read the name of Molwi Ihtashmul Hasan, the most respected confidant, Khalifa and Brother-in-Law of Molwi Ilyas (founder of Tableeghi iamaat). From childhood to old age the major portion of his life was spent in leading and guiding Tableeghi Jamaat. Establishing a relationship with the Saudi Wahabi government was his personal achievement. In spite of this he has stripped the Tableeghi Jamaat absolutely naked at the junction for all to openly see. The name of his kitaab is "Zindagi Ki Sirat-e-Mustãkeem."
Under the heading 'Zaroori Intibah' (important announcement) he writes: "The present form of Tableeg taking place from Markaz Nizamudeen (Headquarters of Tableeghi Jamaat), in my opinion and knowledge is neither in accordance with the Quran or Hadith. It is not in agreement with the teachings of Hazrat Mujaddid Alf-e-Saani and Hazrat Shah Wali-ul-lah Muhaddis Dehlawi and the rightly-guided Ulema. Those Ulema who are actively engaged in Tableeg, it is their first and foremost duty to conform it to the teachings of Quran, Hadith and the past leaders and Ulema. It is beyond my comprehension that a service, which in the lifetime of Moulana Ilyas was confined to Bidat-ê-Hasana (good innovation) in spite of the strict implementation of Osool's (principles), can now be regarded as the most important service to Islam, even if done absolutely haphazardly. Now in its degenerated state it cannot even be called a good innovation (Bidat-ê-Hasana). I want to expose this and end my responsibilities."
Readers are invited to observe this about turn. When this evil has spread on a global scale and when this scandal has reached its peak, now it is stated that the present Tableeghi Movement operation in virtually every town is in opposition to Quran and Hadith. We demand an explanation as to why, for so many years it was claimed that:
a) This is the Sunnah of Prophets.
b) This is the Sunnah of the Sahaba.
c) This is the highest form of Worship.
d) This is the most important task of Islam and so on.
Who is responsible for this global misleading? Under present circumstances it is incumbent upon them to recall the entire movement and reconsider the position anew before repentance can be implemented.
And the greatest crime happened to be that whilst Molwi Ilyas was alive, the status of this Jamaat was confined to be a Bidat-é-Hasana (good innovation) and not a Sunnah! Why were the people misled that this is an example of the Prophets and Sahaba?
Let it be said, that the responsibility lies squarely on the shoulders of the leaders of this movement to name a few:
I. Molwi Ilyas 2. Molwi Mohammad Yusuf 3. Molwi Ihtashamul Hasan 4. Molwi Manzoor Noomaani 5 Molwi Abdul Hasan Au Nadwi6. Molwi Imraan 7. Molwi Raghib etc.
All of them were aware of the realities of this Jamaat. But they played around with the Imaan of simple gullible Muslims and ridiculed Islam. Now that misleading beliefs have reached the hearts and souls, we suddenly hear that the Tableeghi Movement is no more a Sunnah but a Bidat (innovation). Indeed, not a Bidat-é-Hasana (good innovation) but a Bidat-e-Dalalah (evil innovation) the perpetrator of which is destined for Hell according to Hadith.
It should not be said that this is the personal opinion of Molwi Ihtashaamul Hasan. It should not be forgotten that Molwi Ihtashaamul Hasan is a foundation member who is obviously aware of internal secrets, thus his utterances can never be dubious and his allegiance to the organisation beyond doubt. It is quite possible that this confession could be made towards the end of his life when death was starring at him in the eye. It is remarkable that these accusations by this Tableeghi Molwi went unchanged and unanswered.
Some comments were made in a book called "Chashmaé-Aaftaab" (Author - Molwi Qaamrudin Mazahiri): "Moulana Ihtashaamul Hasan Kandhalwi is a foundation member of this movement. Recently, he made a severe attack on Tableeghi Jamaat and has labeled it as a group that mislead people. It is surprising that being the initial member and advisor up to now, his views being implemented for so long, principles were formulated by him totally, what evil does he now see, that has generated his opposition?" (Chashmaé-Aaftaab, pp/3, printed in Kanpur).
Readers should gauge the status, Molwi Ihtashaamul Hasan enjoys, in the eyes of the Deobandi Ulema. However, Molwi Mehmood Hasan Gangohi has also commented: "I was under the impression that Molwi Ihtashaamul Hasan has left the Tableeghi Markaz in Delhi due to ill health and permanently settled in Kandhala and owing to this, is unable to participate in Tableeghi activities. But it was not so. The actual reason of his abstention from the Tableeghi Jamaat was that in his opinion the present Tableeg is not a religious act and, on the contrary, corrupts the religion." (Chashmaé-Aaftaab, pp/7)
Elsewhere he writes: "You regard this Tableeg contrary to Quran and Hadith and a cause of destruction of the Ummah."
He further comments: "You have not clarified as exactly after how many years of Molwi Ilyas's death this Tableeg degenerated from good to bad innovation and became a destructive factor for the Ummah. Was it so immediately?" (Chashmae-Aaftaab, pp/e5)
The question is not "How long it took to degenerate from Bidaté Hasana to Bidatê Sayyia?" (from good to evil Bidah). The real question is "What was the status of Tableeghi Jamaat in the life time of Moulana Ilyas? Was it a Bidah or Sunnah?"
A passage of time does not change the status of an organisation, so why were simple Muslims misled into believing Tabling to be a Sunnat, whilst in reality it is a Bidah? He goes on: "I am surprised to see that you sat and watched an organisation to which you had been attached for so many years deteriorate right before you and you could not even issue a single statement against it." (Chashmaé Aaftaab, pp/7)
After reading the Deobandi/Tableeghi literature in detail, one is amused to see them using dreams to justify their actions, and these dreams are supposed to have been seen by people of the Jamaat, but it cannot be verified at all. Each time the Holy Prophet (Sallalaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is directly involved, in encouraging and showing happiness at the work done by the Jamaat!
In fact Tableeghi Jamaat was created by Moulana Ilyas after he is said to have had a dream in which, directions were given to him! I am surprised to see that Tableeg, which is portrayed as the most important Islamic activity, is being justified and 'proved' via a dream! No Quranic verse or a single Hadith was presented. To crown it all, those who have had these dreams are not known, and are floating in oblivion!
Nevertheless, Moulana Ihtashaamul Hasan has pointed out two important facts i.e.:
I. Tableeghi Jamaat, in its present form is an evil Bidat, because of its Islamic Defects and inherent fitna.
2. The present Tableeghi Jamaat is definitely not in accordance with Quran and Hadith or in agreement with the schools of thought of Shah Waliallah, Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Thani or other past luminaries of Islam. (The latter is the reviver of Islam who served in India in the 10th Century)
In opposing Tableeghi Jamaat, Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah and Ihtashaamul Hasan are not giving vent to their own personal feelings. Even Moulana Zakariyya has acknowledged that close followers and even the disciples/successors of Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi dislike Tableeghi Jamaat. This goes to show that a large group of even the Deobandis has detected this glaring fact that Tableeghi Jamaat is a liability and burden on Islam and Muslims. Moulana Zakariyyah writes: "Nevertheless I have also been hearing that some Khalifas (Successors) and close confidants of Moulana Thanvi also dislike the Jamaat." (Chashmaé Aaftaab, pp/11)
When the members of Tableeghi Jamaat go out on their hunting rounds they display an embarrassing degree of humility and simplicity. But alas, not many victims are aware of the hidden Shaitaan behind that facial make up!
Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah has also exposed the evil deeds of the present head (Hazratji) of the Markaz. He writes that there used to be a Madressah named Madressa Hafizul Islam in Ferozpur (District Meiwat). Hazratji took control of the Madressa by force, resulting in a lengthy controversy and its subsequent closure. He goes on: "The organising committee has laid a charge against the imposed control of Moulana Inamul Hasan (present Head of Tableeghi Jamaat), and there is a strong tussle, rising controversies, and the Madressa is closed for more than a year." (Usoolé Dawatô Tableeg, pp/6O)
After describing this disgusting behaviour of Hazratji, Moulana Abdur Rahim Shah Questions: "Now I ask you to note the display of artificial humility and simplicity on one side and then see this arrogance and pride on the other. Judge for yourself the honesty in this 'piety and humility'." (Ibid. pp/6O)
Imagine! This is the character of the leader of this Jamaat who regard themselves as the Angels of this World!
Despite them being aware of the many religious shortcomings and falsehood of the Tableeghi Jamaat, they diplomatically present certain convincing excuses.
Humbly they say: "We admit that the Tableeghi Jamaat does have their weaknesses but they render some service to religion, you find shortcomings everywhere therefore, give them credit for their 'good work'."
Moulana Abdur Rahim Shah presents a splendid reply to their decietful activities: "I would like to clarify certain misunderstandings amongst the people; that some work of 'Deen' is being carried out, therefore some of the shortcomings should be disregarded. To err is human! Regarding this issue, if we ponder, that a person who neglects his Salaat has deficiency in his actions, but to degrade the Ulema and Islamic Institutions, and to make most venerable acts as undesirable and non-Sunnah acts (Bidah) as Sunnah, is a deficiency in Faith. I find it difficult to comprehend why corrupt beliefs are overlooked simply because they (the Tableeghis) belong to a reformative organ. Is this in accordance with Shariat? Faith has been disregarded. You will agree that fulfillment and success depends on Faith and Action." (Ibid. pp/64)
We have been insisting for so long that Tableeghi Jamaat is not a reforming movement, it is a new way of life, in conflict with Islam. This was ignored and deliberately misinterpreted only because it was issued by the Muslims adhering to the main stream, Ahlé Sunnat Wa-Jamaat, to which belong all the Sahaba and Aulia. Truth can never be suppressed for too long. Now even Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah has also confessed that Tableeghi Jamaat is no more a 'reforming organ but it is fast degenerating to be a new Deen.' No wonder the Tableeghi Jamaat regards their Muslim oppositions as Kaafirs and Murtads (one who leaves Islam and returns to Kufr) because to believe in Tableeghi Markaz is their 6th pillar of Islam.
Moulana Abdur Rahim Shah further went on to say: "I am baffled and I do not understand as to since when is the acceptance of the Tableeghi Jamaat part of Faith (sixth pillar) and whosoever opposes it, is declared a Kaafir (infidel)." (Usulé Dawat Wa Tableeg, pp/61)
In the course of his discussions Molwi Abdur Rahim Shah Deobandi explicitly stated that instead of propagating Islam, the Kalima, Salaat, etc. the Tableeghi Jamaat is exerting its energy in calling others 'Kaafirs', they take and consider all opposition to them as Kaafirs and Mardoods. (Infidels and rejected)." (Ibid, pp/61)
Referring to Meiwat, a place plagued and overtaken by the Tableeghi Jamaat, Moulana Abdur Rahim Shah disclosed the following: "Our people of Meiwat have converted non-Muslims to Islam but now, unfortunately, some of the Missionaries and Ulema of Meiwat are bent upon converting Muslims to Kaafirs and Murtads. (Usulé Dawat Wa Tableeg, pp/6I)
The compiler Molwi Noor Mohamed Chandini, writes in his commentary on the condition of Tableeg in Meiwat: "As soon as a man can afford to go to the Markaz and if he does not do so he is regarded as Murtad." (Ibid, pp/6O)
In conclusion, we desire to make it quite clear to our broad-minded and enlightened readers that the quotations revealing the religious misfortunes of the Tableeghi Jamaat are not those of the Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaat but from the Ulema of Deoband and the followers of the Tableeghi Jamaat. It should, therefore, be accepted without doubt that the accusations and allegations against them are true. The clear evidences and exposures of the Tableeghi Jamaat by the Ulema and the so-called devoted servants of Tableeghi Jamaat makes it impossible for a true Muslim to tolerate the actions of Tableeghi Jamaat as a Movement worthy of recognition. Therefore, it is your religious duty, as brethren of the True Faith to stay away and remain aloof from the mischief of Tableeghi Jamaat and strongly protect your Imaan (faith) and beliefs.
URL: https://newageislam.com/books-documents/chapter-7-tableeghi-jamaat-seen/d/930

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You get a call, and you hear, "We will be there in 30 minutes!" and then panic sets in as you look around the house! It's not clean enough for guest, so now is the time for speed cleaning. But what should you clean before guests arrive, so you're not embarrassed?
It always amazes me how much I can clean 10 minutes before guests arrive! It's like adrenaline kicks in, and I clean like a mad woman!
If you forgot about the dinner party or unexpected guest, the tips and strategies listed below will help get your home ready for guest quickly!
Just remember you are cleaning quickly, so everything you pick up probably won't land in its rightful location. The point is to get it out of the way, and after they leave, you can go back to cleaning like normal and putting items in their proper location.
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When the company shows up, they spend the majority of their time in three rooms: the kitchen, the family or living room, and the bathroom. These are the areas you should focus on first.
Start by grabbing a laundry basket and putting everything that is clutter or doesn't belong in the basket. Put the basket in a closet or a closed room. You can deal with its contents at a later date. Next, grab a garbage bag and do the same thing.
If you have family members to help you, delegate a task to get the house clean even faster.
Related: How To Declutter Your Home Fast
Everybody knows that a closed door means the room is off limits. So go around the house and close all the doors to the rooms you don't have time to clean and tidy. You can deal with the kids messy rooms when you have more time and after guests leave. If you're having a large group of people over, take the time to clean the upstairs bathroom. People will be looking to use it when they have to go!
Related: How To Clean Your House Fast
Have more time? Put shoes away, pick up the backpacks and put them away, hang coats up and make the entry way of your home look presentable and ready for guests. This is the first thing they will see as they come in, so make sure it looks clean and fresh.
Related: How To Speed Clean The Kitchen When You Only Have 15 Minutes
This is a must and like I stated above this includes all bathrooms if you're having a large group of people over your home. If it's a small group, cleaning the guest bathroom should be sufficient.
Spend the time to clear the counters, the back of the toilet, and anything else that is lying around like dirty clothes and towels.
Wipe the counters, sink, and toilet with a cleaning rag. Spray and wipe the mirror and shine the faucets too.
Close the shower curtain, put out fresh hand towels, light a candle or turn on an essential oil diffuser and you're done.
Related: Small and Simple Daily Tasks To Keep Your Bathroom Clean
Like I said it's most important you focus the limited to you have before guests arrive by cleaning the areas where you'll spend the majority of your time. You've already filled your basket with all the clutter lying around. Now it's time to dust and vacuum. Wipe down the surfaces and vacuum the area. Plump pillows and fold throw blankets. If you have the time grab some cut flowers and put them on the coffee table. Light a candle, so the room smells fresh.
A dirty kitchen can be a real turn off especially if you are serving food. Make sure your counters are clean, and that you've wiped them down. Put all dishes in the dishwasher and run a quick load. Clean out your sink and shine the faucet. If you have time give the fronts of your appliances a cleaning and top of your stove. Clean the table and put a fresh table cloth on it (if you use them). Vacuum and quickly mop the floor. Put out clean dish towels.
Related: The 8 Dirtiest Places In Your Kitchen
Open up the windows and air out your house! Often we get immune to the smell of our living environment, but our guests notice the funky smell. Regularly opening up the windows to air out your house is a good idea even in colder months.
But, before the guests arrive, open the windows and give your house a good airing out. Then light a candle, have a diffuser running or even throw a few cinnamon sticks in a pot of water simmering on the stove. No matter what you choose, make sure your home smells good.
Having a home that has beautiful natural light shining in seems a bit brighter and more welcoming! Have you ever walked into a home and it is dark and not just that inviting or pleasing. You will be amazed at how turning the lights on or opening windows will change the whole atmosphere of your room.
No need to panic when you know the company is on its way. Before guests arrive, clear the clutter, focus on the rooms you'll spend the most time in, make sure you wipe down surfaces and that bathrooms are fresh looking too.


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Stoner alert: McDonald's gets you legally high
July 5, 2011 by Amara D. Angelica
Fats in foods like potato chips and french fries make them nearly irresistible because they trigger natural marijuana-like chemicals in the body called endocannabinoids, researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have found.
The researchers discovered that when rats tasted something fatty, cells in their upper gut started producing endocannabinoids, while sugars and proteins did not have this effect.
How fats create, like, a buzz
It starts on the tongue, where fats in food generate a signal that travels first to your brain, and then through a nerve bundle called the vagus to your intestines. There, the signal stimulates the production of endocannabinoids, which initiates a surge in cell signaling that prompts you to totally pig out — probably by initiating the release of digestive chemicals linked to hunger and satiety that compel us to eat more. And that leads to obesity, diabetes and cancer, the researchers said.
But they suggest it might be possible to curb this process by obstructing endocannabinoid activity: for example, by using drugs that "clog" cannabinoid receptors. The trick: bypassing the brain to avoid creating anxiety and depression (which happens when endocannabinoid signaling is blocked in the brain). I'm guessing McDonald's won't be adding that drug to their fries.
Ref.: Daniele Piomelli, et al., An endocannabinoid signal in the gut controls dietary fat intake, PNAS, 2011; in press


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What is mobile SEO? Ask that question to 100 SEO's, and I'd wager that 95 of them will tell you its about having a mobile-friendly website. Earlier this year Google released new guidance on the matter which focussed on common user mobile experience issues – and stating that a poor experience will negatively affect your rankings – and many SEO's have taken this to be the new "Mobile SEO Rule Book". This is a very important reality to be aware of and to address, but there is a bigger picture here – a fundamental movement in the way that search engines and people are interacting – that will have have a major impact on the way we optimize our web content for mobile.
If you're reading this post, most likely its because you've recognized a trend in SEO - maybe you've heard the "mobile SEO" buzzword – and you're doing some research. But think about that trend for a second: what is actually changing? It's this: the devices people are searching from is changing (think functionality, like geolocation) and how they're using it – the context – is changing. You might be thinking: "Well that's obvious. Besides, I've been using Google Maps as a GPS for three years". But look at this graph – from Google Trends – and see if you catch the implication here.
Get another perspective on this in our Search Engine Watch article on mobile SEO.
Context in Search Queries
Let me explain myself. The graph above is revealing because it shows that the way people are interacting with search engines when looking for nearby restaurants has been changing significantly for the past few years, but this year it has really turned on its head. Note that this search query is missing a crucial aspect: physical location! The word "nearby" is meaningless without a starting location Google knows it can get your location from your mobile phone, so it can put context around "nearby" to give you relevant results for this query. And, interestingly, people are modifying their search behaviour because they intuitively understand that Google can now do this for them. You could say that Google is training people to behave this way.
A great way to conceptualize this is to think of the "implicit" and "explicit" aspects of search queries. This post from Distilled sums it up well. Their visualization, which we've modified a bit for Canadian-ness, pretty much says it all.
The SEO implication seems to be this: The explicit aspect of search queries is trending down, and the implicit aspect of search queries is trending up, and the spearhead of the trend is mobile. Why mobile? Because the unique function a mobile device serves in the day-to-day of an individual, along with device functionalities like geolocation services, provides search engines with a richer set of contextual parameters for building an understanding of the implied aspects of a query.
Mobile is only the beginning. The way things are trending, expect Google to become increasingly capable (as it has been) of gaining more varied types of context and integrating these into its search results.
The Context of Activity
Consider this revealing graph, taken from a Google Think Insights study, showing that mobile device search volumes for different kinds of searches vary by context.
We can see here that, for example, a pretty big chunk of users performing Arts & Entertainment queries on mobile devices are searching from home. So "mobile" doesn't necessarily mean out-and-about; it can also mean chilling on the couch with a tablet (often referred to as "lean-back" activities) instead of sitting at the desk in the den in front of a clunky old machine.
The upshot is that mobile users engage search engines when performing many varied activities using their mobile devices, and there are clear patterns and tendencies that provide insights into these behaviours. I think you can infer the powerful marketing implications of this yourself.
Making Sense of Mobile SEO
At this point you begin to see that mobile context for SEO is quite complex. When you put it all together it comes down to a close dynamic between many different contextual elements like device portablity, device functionality, location & surroundings, and finally the ways that people use search engines depending on the contexts.
So, knowing all of this, how do we begin to make use of it from a marketing perspective? My solution is to begin by building searcher personas, which is a topic that we started on Search Engine Watch. Searcher personas allow us to dig into searcher intent and context for groups of people, which provides us with a foundation upon which to build a user-centric digital marketing environment for our brand.
Ultimately, within SEO, we want to understand how different groups of target users are engaging search in relation to the brand and its products/services, with the goal of serving those users the right content for the right context, and of course making that content highly visible for all kinds of relevant queries.
This article was originally written by Wes Walls.


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Bali and the Swine Flu
You can't seem to escape it. It's getting continuous media coverage and in many ways, rightly so. I'm talking about the Swine Flu. Although at the moment it is relatively far from the shores of Bali it will raise concern should the flu take a hold in South-east Asia and mainly due to the fact that Bali attracts thousands of tourists from this area. Whatever media you feed into there are conflicting stories: some say it is under control, their country doesn't have it, and the list goes on. The World Health Organisation is maintaining a Level 6 because of the possible dangers of a pandemic. For all you lovers of Pork don't fret. According to WHO you cannot get the swine flu by eating the products. As their initial 'contract assessment' report states swine flu is passed by physical contact, ie. People coughing and spluttering, and of course through places an objects already touched by the infected person, ie. Computer keyboards, ATM's, doors etc.
Let's face it, Bali has been hit with a lot of crap in recent years with diseases such as SARS, Avian bird flu, a Dengue Fever outbreak and the island could do well not to be affected by this new flu. So, what do you do about it? First and foremost ensure you wash your hands thoroughly as in your normal routine at home. If for some reason, and I truly home it never occurs, that the swine flu hits Bali then be aware of people who are constantly coughing and sneezing. Yeah I know, a lot of people catch colds in Bali and it makes it hard to decipher those with just a head cold and a person that has the swine of a thing. Ever since the SARS breakout I have carried face masks in my first-aid kit. Easily obtained from your chemist. Another piece of protection I always carry regardless of current flu outbreaks is AQUIM. This is a quick-drying, alcohol-based gel that is excellent for cleansing your hands after anything you do. Many a time I have been out in the country and soap-and-water were far from the scene. Again, ever since the SARS outbreak, I have always carried a supply of Tamiflu (obtained by prescription) which according to WHO at the moment is the anti-viral that seems to keep the swine flu under control.
Of course the insurance companies were quick to jump-on-the-bandwagon with the outbreak of swine flu around the world. They will not cover you for contraction of the flu. Hey, what else is new with insurance companies!
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LOOK: Paulo Avelino with his lovable unico hijo
"The man in the mirror -- he's a father, he's an actor, he's a boyfriend – who is he first?"
This was the question that made it difficult for Paulo Avelino to hold back his emotions upon facing the Golden Mirror during his guesting in Tonight With Boy Abunda in September 2017.
He was able to muster enough strength to respond and tell the King of Talk that he's always been wanting to be a dad first, but a lot of complications and misunderstandings hinder him from carrying out his most important role.
Their setup may be complicated, since the Asintado actor and his ex-partner both have different partners now, but it's apparent how much he loves his unico hijo Ethan Akio, whose name translates to brave or strong hero.
Although Paulo has not uploaded photos of them yet, delving into his Instagram account would lead us to old snaps of Aki when he was still younger, in which we can observe that their resemblance is really striking and unmistakable. He seems to acquire all the features of his daddy!
Certainly, this seven-year-old charmer could be the heartthrob of his generation when he grows up.
LOOK: Paulo Avelino with his lovable unico hijo
Photo credit to @pauloavelino Instagram


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3 Ways to Generate Higher CTR's with Product Page Schema Markup
Ecommerce SEO's are always looking for ways to boost their product page click-through rates (CTR's) from Google SERPs. In this short article, I will show you three of the most powerful ways to do just that using Schema markup.
Depending on whether or not your product pages contain images, videos, ratings, or reviews - some of these elements may not apply. Nonetheless, take a quick gander and see if you can implement product page Schema markup to boost your CTR's, and perhaps, your SEO keyword rankings.
1. Ratings & Reviews
If your ecommerce site features ratings and reviews on your product pages, you can make this information appear in Google search results. You've probably seen these beautiful rich snippets popping on high authority site listings - the little 5 star rating showing just under the URL.
There are a number of ways to trigger this rich snippet on your product pages. For instance, you can manually integrated the code via the AggregateRating microdata at Schema.org/Product, or try other methods like the hReview-aggregate microformat to make ratings and reviews data appear in Google.
After implementing this product page Schema markup, hop on over to your Google Webmaster Tools account and use the Rich Snippet Testing Tool to ensure it's working properly.
2. Images & Videos
Perhaps the most profound product page rich snippet that grabs attention and entices click-through's is for images and videos. Rich snippets for video and images do not render as often as other product page rich snippets (often it's YouTube that owns these gems,) however if your product page SEO is highly specific (make, model, model variation, etc.) and the users search query was also specific, it's definitely achievable and worth while.
In this case, ispot.tv used a Macy's commercial to trigger the video rich snippet in their Google listing - creative, yet borderline ethical. Nonetheless, they masterfully leveraged the Schema.org/VideoObject microdata to make it happen.
For images, use the Schema.org/ImageObject microdata markup. It's essentially the same format as for Videos, and equally as eye-grabbing.
3. Product Name & Price
The product name and price rich snippet is especially powerful if your ecommerce site offers competitive pricing. It also helps to bring in better quality traffic, as shoppers know the price before they click your listing.
In the example below, FarmandFleet.com was able to trigger the price of their 57 piece socket wrench set at $79.99.
This was achieved by leveraging the Schema.org/Offer microdata markup.
As you've probably gathered, implementing product page Schema markup takes some technical capacity. But in most cases of using Schema, the content of your product pages is easier to interpret by Google, and thus generates some impactful search results. If you're using Wordpress to manage your online store, explore some of the Schema-generating plugins available. These can make the process much easier and streamlined.
About the Author:
Tyler Tafelsky is an ecommerce SEO analyst at Click Centric SEO. In addition to blogging at BetterTriathlete.com, Tyler is well-versed in multiple facets of organic search marketing, particularly link generation, content strategy, and social media marketing.
5 Must-Use HTML Tags for Product Page SEO
Optimizing product pages is an integral aspect of ecommerce SEO. But many search marketers are stuck in rut as to which elements of a product page need to be optimized.
Most of us know the basic tags for SEO: page title tag, Meta description tag, etc. So in this article, I highlight 5 HTML tags that you might not be including in your on-page optimization.
Schema Product Markup
If you're new to Schema, then I highly suggest you visit Schema.org and freshen up. Using Schema's structured data markup enables you to better communicate a page's content to search engines. In short, it's a game changer for ecommerce SEO.
There are specific schemas for products. These can not only help your product pages rank harder, but also display rich snippets in Google's search results.
Some of the most powerful to consider include: aggregateRating, brand, model, and productID. Take a gander and get busy!
Rel="Canonical" Tag
Think of the Rel=Canonical tag as means to tell search engines the most important pages on your site. In some cases, particularly on ecommerce sites with 1000's of pages, duplicate content (or very similar pages) can exist. Often times, this can discount SEO value to the page your really want getting all the love and attention from Google.
Tell Google "this is the page to crawl, index, and rank" and implement the Rel=Canonical tag on your optimized product pages. It's super easy and potentially an SEO game-changer depending on your website.
Image ALT Tag
The image ALT tag is intended to be alternative text for those viewing a page that doesn't render an image. The ALT tag should reflect what the image is, but it's constantly abused by SEO's and keyword stuffers. Just don't leave it blank. Write at least something in for your ALT tags.
The nice thing about product pages is that the images being used are typically very keyword relevant. For this reason, it's legit to use keywords in the image ALT tag for these pages. If you have multiple images, vary your ALT tags with keyword variations. You can take the practice of image optimization even further by using these strategies.
Header 2's, 3's and 4's
Introduce some depth to you product pages by including more elaborate descriptions. Not only are unique, creatively-written product descriptions essential for SEO, but they also sell and can inspire visitors to make a purchase.
When separating ideas and paragraphs, use H2, H3, and H4 tags where appropriate. This is good practice incorporate in all aspects of on-page SEO.
Strong, Italics, Underline Tags
Text styling tags, like the strong (bold), italics, and underline tags, are some of the most under-used HTML tags that can help with both SEO and CRO. Wrapping keywords and phrases in these tags can help to emphasize greater meaning and value in certain words on your product pages. Not only does this practice help signify keywords of value for SEO, but creatively using text styling makes for a better user experience.
About the Author:
Tyler Tafelsky is an ecommerce SEO analyst at Click Centric SEO. In addition cycling and blogging at BetterTriathlete.com, Tyler is well-versed in multiple facets of organic search marketing, particularly link generation, content strategy, and social media marketing.
Product Page SEO Tips for Ecommerce Websites
When it comes to ecommerce SEO, product pages are the bee's knees. In addition to SEO and generating valuable search traffic, product pages are primary conversion touch-points that sway visitors to buy now, or to keep browsing.
It's thus important that you respect both SEO and CRO (conversion rate optimization) when optimizing your product pages.
Although the scope of this article is to offer product page SEO tips for your ecommerce website, some insights will touch upon CRO and promoting the conversion value of these pages.
Before Optimizing, Know Your Keyword Targets
When you're doing keyword research, you'll want to understand how your product pages relate to the searching behaviors of your target market.
Product pages represent a specific product. Your target search market is seeking a specific product. For this reason, you should optimize your product pages for very specific long-tail keywords.
Not only are these keywords more achievable in a competitive ecommerce SEO context, but the individual's searching these long-tails are further along in the buying cycle and know exactly what they're looking for.
So when pinpointing your keyword targets for product pages, go deep. That is, avoid broad keywords like "Men's Tri Shorts" and shoot for more specific long-tails like "TYR Competitor 7" Tri Shorts Men's."
Write a Keyword Naming Convention
The keyword naming convention is the order or sequence of terms that make up your complete keyword target. Determining the keyword naming convention is important to ensure the on-page SEO or keyword optimization process is consistent.
Consistency is key when it comes to any form of on-page SEO. For example, let's say we are optimizing a product page for the latter phrase "TYR Competitor 7" Tri Shorts Men's."
If we write this phrase as our Page Title, we'll want to use the exact same sequence of keywords for the Meta Description and header of the page copy (not "Men's Tri Shorts TYR Competitor 7.") Be sure to pinpoint this naming convention for your product pages and keep it consistent for each of the following elements mentioned below.
Optimizing Product Pages for Ecommerce SEO
After you have your keyword naming convention down, the on-page SEO process is fairly simple. Below are the content elements you'll want to optimize for each page (and examples based on our mock keyword target:)
- URL: Be sure to include the most essential terms of the keyword phrase.
- www.ecommerce-website.com/tyr-competitor-7-triathlon-shorts-mens/
- Page Title: Define your page using the exact phrase match of the keyword target (but try to keep titles under 70 characters so all text appears in the search results.)
- TYR Competitor 7" Tri Shorts Men's | [Ecommerce Website]
- Meta Description: Although it is under debate on whether or not keyword inclusion in the Meta description helps with SEO, search terms will be displayed in bold which can help to make your listing more relevant to searchers. Additionally, this description is your sales pitch to compel search users to click your listing.
- Shop for TYR Competitor 7" Tri Shorts in Men's from [Ecommerce Website]. We offer some of the lowest prices on TYR triathlon gear and clothing.
- Page Copy: In the visible copy, try to use the same keyword naming convention in the first header as the Page Title. It also helps to have the keyword mentioned a few times in the supportive copy or product description. Consumer-generated reviews are one of the best way to integrate quality content that offers conversion value (as well as SEO value.)
- Page copywriting tip - don't use product descriptions provided by manufacturers. You want to avoid any risk of duplicate content with other website, so write your own copy and make it unique.
- Media Files: Before uploaded images and videos to your product pages, keyword optimize media files by opening-up the image or video properties. Here you can add keyword references to titles, sub-titles, tags, descriptions, and other fields.
- Bonus -Do this can result in your images showing up in Google Image search for related product keywords.
That, my friends, this the simple process of on-page SEO for ecommerce product pages. Stay tuned for more SEO-focused articles here at Click Centric SEO.
3 Essentials of Search Engine Optimization for Ecommerce Sites
Ecommerce sites are conceptually similar in that they all have product categories, subcategories, product pages, shopping carts, and checkout processes. This makes the fundamentals of ecommerce search engine optimization, (SEO) relatively universal for most online stores; however, there are still a number of intricacies that contribute to better rankings.
In this article, we outline some of the most important concepts of SEO for ecommerce sites. Acknowledging these three components of search engine optimization will help you create a more prominent presence in the organic search results.
1. Optimize Product-Level Pages
Product pages are some of the most important page for ecommerce SEO. These are the pages that contain unique, value-driven content that is often optimized for specific (often times long-tail) keyword targets. When optimizing product-level pages for ecommerce SEO:
- always do keyword research to know the exact keyword target/search query per product.
- ensure all page text is crawl-able by search engine spiders.
- make strategic use of headers, strong tags, and other content elements while optimizing product pages.
- mention key product features, specifications, unique selling propositions in the content.
- implement rich media like videos and image galleries.
- infuse user-generated customer reviews on each product page.
- display related products or additional selling pushes, such as 'products that might go good with this product' or 'customers who bought this, also bought that.'
2. Proper Page Classification
Classifying pages on your ecommerce site is highly important to bolster category pages that have been optimized for 'short tail' keyword queries and generic searches. Proper page classification also ensures a more intuitive navigation and browsing experience for users (which also translates to better conversion rates). For effective classification of pages:
- assign and organize product-level pages under tiers for product categories and subcategories.
- organize the each product category into a hierarchy.
- focus on more short-tail keyword optimization when doing category level SEO (such as brands or broad-based categories.)
- List and link all relevant product level pages on each category page.
3. Avoid Duplicate Content
Duplicate content is common problem for ecommerce sites and can negatively impact your SEO efforts. In many cases, particularly with content management system (CMS) software, pages may be generated without acknowledging issues with duplicate content. Whether this be duplicate page titles and meta data, page copy, or complete pages, you'll want to be mindful of many considerations, including:
- avoid duplicate content both on-page and off-page.
- ensure that your have unique category pages (that show no signs of overlapping with other related pages and more importantly, have unique product pages.
- assign source attribution to products by adding parameters to URLs.
- when doing affiliate marketing, have alternate versions of your product information in different feeds. Create different sets of descriptions, titles, and other elements.
- consider having select fields in the different feeds, reserving the full product data set for your website.
- use Google Webmaster Tools, check search engine indexes and do analysis to identify and to eliminate duplicate content. These are three core components of SEO for ecommerce sites that must not go overlooked.
Although there are many other factors that go into the optimization of an ecommerce store, these three are the most essential can make or break your search engine optimization campaign.
In addition to these essentials mentioned above, cohesive ecommerce SEO campaigns will almost always include social media marketing as well as a number of off-page SEO strategies, such as link building, content marketing, and ongoing public relations management.
The idea is build a strong ecommerce brand through a number of channels, with SEO being the base for increased exposure in the search results.
This article written by Tyler Tafelsky, one of our Ecommerce SEO Specialists here at ClickCentric SEO.
5 Key Elements for Optimizing Ecommerce Product Pages
In today's digital marketing age, your ecommerce website needs to be visible on the search engine results to sustain profitable success. Whether through organic search engine optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising, or both, the exposure of your ecommerce site is critical for its survival.
Attaining a top search engine ranking is one of the most powerful and cost-efficient sources of Internet traffic. For ecommerce SEO, your product pages are the ideal channels to focus your efforts. Product pages are the direct path for online shoppers to turn into paying customers, because product pages serve as effective landing pages for SEO.
Additionally, search engine users are becoming smarter and use detailed, product-specific search phrases (or long-tail keywords) to find what they are looking for.
Keyword Research is Imperative for Success
In this article, we will cover 5 effective ways in which you enhance the SEO potential of your ecommerce site's product pages. But before we dive into the methodologies, we must underscore the significance of keyword research and targeting. It is very important to conduct research and know precisely the keyword phrases your target market is searching. The Google Keyword Tool is a good place to start. Below are some considerations while conducting keyword research for ecommerce SEO.
- Are searchers referencing the brand and model names?
- Are searchers including specific model or part numbers?
- Are searchers using a combination of the latter elements?
It is also very important to know the motives behind a consumer who is using plural versus singular search terms. In most cases, plural use of keywords will typically imply that the consumer is shopping around and will be purchasing in the near future, whereas singular will often mean the consumer is looking to buy more immediately.
Once you have a good idea of the precise keyword phrase that matches up with the corresponding product page on your ecommerce site, you can begin to optimize specific aspects of the page's content. Let's say we have performed some keyword research for our online store that sells running footwear. The product page we want to optimize is for "men's New Balance shoes", specifically the "730 model." We have determined that our primary keyword target that consumers are searching is "New Balance 730 mens."
Page Title
It is critical to include the primary keyword target in the page title for SEO. The page title is one of the greatest factors in establishing keyword relevancy of the page, and it shows up the Google search results as the main headline and link. For this reason, it is important to not only include the keyword target, but write it in such a way that searcher will want to click your listing.
A solid page title will lead with the keyword target or mention it as early as possible. In our example above, we can make this happen by writing the title as such "New Balance 730 Men's Shoes." We can also include the words "Buy" or "For Sale" to capture some keyword variations.
Meta Description
The Meta description appears just below the page title in the Google search results, and is an area to capture the interests of consumers. Here you'll want to get creative and motivate your audience to click your listing with some sort of incentive.
It is, however, very important to include the keyword target in the Meta description as well. Effective descriptions will include one or two variations of the keyword target, but keep in mind that most search engine cut the description off at 160 characters, so keep it concise.
Visible Page Copy
There a number of elements you will want to take into consideration for the visible copy of the product page. This copy is commonly the "product description" and will include information about the product. The organization of the content is the SEO difference maker.
Use a H1 tag whenever possible as the header or title of the product description, and always use the same keyword structure you used in the page title, or a close variation. Within the description, mention the keyword at least once, along with any variations that seem appropriate. If possible, use strong tags to make the keyword bold. This will further enhance the SEO value of the product page.
To take the page copy one-step further, implement a tab format for your product pages to bring more content onto the page, while keep it organized and clean to the eye.
Image "Alt" Tags
The "Alt" tag in images refers to "alternative" text, in the instance that a user's browser is incompatible with your website. This is rarely the case, yet the Alt tag is stilled crawled by search engine spiders and is taken into consideration for SEO purposes.
In the page's back-end or HTML code, always write a keyword optimize Alt tag, but keep it respective to what the image represents. For ecommerce product pages, this is pretty simple because the keyword almost always resembles the image. A good Alt tag for our shoe store example would be "New Balance 730 Mens Shoes White/Green"
Video Optimization
The last element to optimizing your product page is by use of video. Video is a huge selling point that greatly contributes to more sales conversions. If you have a top selling product, create a video highlight of that product. Strong, well-optimized ecommerce stores will have comprehensive YouTube channels that showcase their top products.
Although this is not our primary focus in this article, a YouTube channel is good food for thought for a long-term ecommerce SEO strategy, for video is becoming highly popular in the search results. When optimizing your videos, be sure to save the video files with respect to your keyword targets. Similar to image Alt tags, this is pretty straight-forward because the product video typically coincides directly with the keyword.
It is also wise to include keyword relevant tags and descriptions while uploading your video. This will maximize the SEO potential of your product pages as well as the conversion potential when users land on your page.
Final Thoughts for Ecommerce SEO
It is also very beneficial for ecommerce sites to encourage reviews. It is best to request reviews after the checkout phase or with a follow-up email. Independent reviews are strong indicators of a credible ecommerce site. In addition, reviews offer free, user-generated content which adds greater SEO value to your product pages, especially when customers make use of keywords in the their review.
Apply these strategies for product page ecommerce SEO, and start seeing your online store in the top search engine listings for the inventory that offers the greatest margins.
This article written by Tyler Tafelsky, one of our Ecommerce SEO Specialists here at ClickCentric SEO.


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