Applied for Verification on Google and Instagram!

I applied for verification on Google and Instagram! It’s a great felling, knowing I could be closer to some much-needed exposure. I’m a writer and author, for those of you who don’t know. I would really like to reach a wider audience. This is a great opportunity for me to do so.

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How Climbing the Ladder to Success is the Fun Part

I tell myself that it is all about the climb, that is the climb up the ladder to success. Gary Vaynerchuk said that he loves the climb so much that he wants to move to China where no one knows him and start all over again. That should give cause to pause and to contemplate how it is a good practice to be grateful, wherever you are on your journey to success. Being there, at the finishing post, is all well and good. However, the climb is the fun part.

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First of all, what do I mean by the climb? All the time before you become successful, especially the hours you put in to gain that success, is what is referred to as the climb. It’s your journey to being the financially independent, groundbreaking and innovative version of yourself. You’re still you, but you have reaped your rewards by then. If that is all the climb is, then why is what I’m saying so controversial?

A lot of people focus on the end result. “I have to get a million followers. I have to get a billion dollars. I have to make X amount of sales.” This is the train of thought a lot of people take. Don’t get warped up into this, though. When you do gain that success (and I hope you will), it is the hard work you put in that you will enjoy the most. Don’t trust me, then why did Arthur Ashe say the following:

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It’s the journey that matters, people. Don’t ever forget it! You’re already successful. By putting in the hours, you are doing yourself, your loved ones and this world at large a great service. Keep on being you and the rest will follow.

 

Free Reads of My Books!

My books are available for free on Kindle Unlimited! For all KU users, you can read all my books for free. Kindle unlimited is very affordable for all who want to sign up. Here’s a link to my author page where you can find my books:

https://www.amazon.com/Mahmoud-Suleiman-Abdi-Dualeh/e/B07GR1GYYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

How to Grow a Following

I want to start off with a disclaimer. I don’t have millions of followers. Heck, I haven’t cracked a thousand. That does not mean I don’t know the secret too getting loads of followers. Coming from internet royalty, the secret to blogging or online success is to work hard, post quality work and to persevere.

First of all, you don’t grow a big audience overnight. Just like natural growth, it happens gradually. That is why you need to work hard to ensure that it does happen, eventually. Sure, you can gain more followers at times. People have growth spurts, but that does not mean they will grow a meter a day.

For that same reason, you should try to persevere. The beginning might be hard, but the rewards are sweet. Just imagine you sharing your thoughts and ideas to thousands, if not millions, of people. Won’t that be worth it? Hang in there, and you just might blow up.

Finally, make sure to focus on the quality of your blog posts. Frequency is great, but people are drawn to great ideas and topics. You should find your writing voice, if you’re blogging. If you start a vlog, then be prepared to work on your speaking. I’m sure you all have quality work in you.

To sum up, hard work, post quality and perserverance are the keys to blog success. You don’t grow completely overnight, just as you don’t fully grow physically in a day. With that being said, you should perservere. Hang in there, and post quality work. The rewards are worth it.

The History of Islam in Europe, Part 1

Europe is very synonymous with one religion; namely, Christianity. Other beliefs have also left their mark on the continent. Whether it’s atheism or Judaism, Europe has a rich history of several faiths. One such religion not usually attributed to Europe is Islam. With millions of Muslims now in the region, this essay looks at the history of Islam in Europe.

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th Century CE, Europe plunged into the Dark Ages. They would not see the same level of advancement again until the Renaissance, centuries later. This miedeval period was marked by the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. The first Holy Roman Emperor was known as Charlamange, and he was crowned Emperor in CE 800. Another such period was also happening, at the same time.

The Islamic Golden Age was marked by great scientific, medical and cultural advancements. Muslims built the first hospitals. They also lived in an empire spanning three continents. Tariq Ibn Zaid was a Moorish conquerer that began Islam’s venture into Europe. He crossed the straight of Gibraltar in 711 CE and the rest, as they say, is history.

Muslims began building cities. One such famed city is Cordoba, which is one of the three capitals of the Islamic Empire (alongside Baghdad and Damascus). Muslims actually went as far as modern day France. This was until they were moved down across the Pyrenees mountains (separating modern day France and Spain) by Charles the Hammer. He was, coincidentally, the father of Charlamange.

Thus, this brings about the end of the first part of the history of Islam in Europe. It all started with Tariq Ibn Zaid crossing into Europe. He could have gone further too, if it were not for Charles the Hammer. There are millions of Muslims in Europe today. It is important to understand that Europe is home to many faiths, to curb the threats of intolerance, hate and ignorance.