How to Make Money Online to Support Your Parenting as a Muslim
Money is not evil.
Want to know what is evil?
Using money for evil purposes is evil. And only man can put money to use according to his purpose. Money can’t do so by itself.
Money is the most crucial sustainability tool for any venture, parenting inclusive. If you’ve not noticed yet, the pillars of Islam have three main parts — the declaration of faith (the two testimonies), the practice of faith (salaat, fasting and hajj) and wealth re-distribution.
This shows you that by design, the Islamic framework for building a strong Muslim community has a built-in financial sustainability system to help perpetuate its teachings and values within and outside that community. But before you can re-distribute wealth, you must create and have it.
The purpose of wealth in Islam is to help you attend to your worldly needs so that they will not distract you from your primary responsibility — worshipping Allah.
The society you and I live in today is filled with financial uncertainties. Parents are often forced by the need for survival to seek ways to provide for their families while maintaining a solid presence in their children's lives. But most of the time, they get stuck in search of livelihood. They genuinely can’t focus on their family as required.
However, if you are ready to work and believe in raising your family without the distractions of the search for livelihood, let me share some ideas you may want to consider about…
The Need to Learn How to Make Money Online
As a Muslim parent, you're not just looking for ways to make money online; you're searching for solutions that align with your values and allow you to prioritize your role as a parent.
So, if your job is competing with your parenting job and winning at it, it is your duty to find a solution to create a system that helps you earn income in a way that will not affect your parenting job. And the internet makes this possible. But you have to pay your dues. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated. Keep your job and make a plan.
The struggle is real. Don’t quit your job. With the ever-increasing demands of parenthood and the desire to be present for your children, the quest for making money online becomes more than a practical solution—it becomes a lifeline.
You see, I know what it means to have no one to rely on when everyone else relies on you for their needs. I know what it means to forsake your needs to attend to others’ needs. But these are the sacrifices you must make as a parent.
These realities in your life will help you add more value to the life Allah has granted you. If you remember, at the beginning of the Muslim Operating System series of articles, I said your life is the capital Allah invested in the business of YOU.
And the way you can thank Allah for the life He gave you is to scale and multiply it. And part of the return on investment of Allah in you is the children you are able to raise on the path of Allah. Raising kids requires money. But you don’t want your quest to solve your money problem to defeat your goal of raising your kids.
So, let me show you some practical steps to make money online to support your parenting. Money is a necessity for the modern Muslim parent.
Identify the Problems You are Interested in Solving
Making Money, Parenting with Purpose
How do you make money online as a Muslim parent?
Solve people’s problems based on your expertise.
Solving problems starts with identifying the right ones. Think about what keeps you up at night and what issues resonate with your experiences and passions. For example, if you are an accountant and personal finance is your forte, you may consider common challenges like budgeting and debt management.
Your expertise is not just about numbers; it's about empowering others in similar predicaments.
Make it your mission to untangle the financial knots in people's lives, providing them with clarity and control with your expertise. By addressing common challenges such as budgeting or debt management, you gain credibility and become the go-to person for those seeking financial stability.
In other words, you don't need to learn something different if you are already a professional or a graduate. Just find out what problems related to your field people have that you can help them solve.
But knowing what problems to solve is just the first step.
Choose a Platform Where Your Audience Congregates
Meeting Your Tribe Where They Gather
Your journey to make money online while supporting your parenting goals begins with meeting your audience where they are already seeking solutions.
Whether it's financial forums, Facebook groups, or the professional landscape of LinkedIn, choose a platform that aligns with your audience's habits and preferences.
This requires you to know where the people with the problems you want to solve usually congregate. Otherwise, you will be shooting in the dark.
You want to enter a bustling digital marketplace where people share your interests and concerns. When you choose the right platform, you expand your reach, engage with a concentrated audience, and plant the seeds of trust in the digital fertile ground. This is the very definition of social media platforms.
Once you figure out this, you must get people to know you.
Create Content Demonstrating Problem-Solving Expertise
Content that Speaks Volumes Without Giving Away the Blueprint
Content creation is an art, especially when you aim to demonstrate expertise without revealing the entire solution.
This is a bit tricky. Making money online requires that you build relationships with the people whose problems you are solving. And you do that by getting those people to know, like and trust you. This usually happens on social media when you create helpful content instead of merely consuming it.
Develop content that serves as a teaser, showcasing your knowledge while leaving room for the full experience, for which you charge money. Share valuable budgeting or debt reduction tips through blog posts, social media snippets, or engaging video clips.
Your content becomes the spark that ignites curiosity in you. By sharing insightful tips, you're not just providing information but building trust and positioning yourself as an authority in the chosen niche.
Every piece of content you create online becomes a digital asset that will serve you for as long as it is available there.
Monetize Your Content Through Your Own Platform
Building Bridges with Email Marketing
Now that you've established your presence, it's time to build a direct line of communication through an email list.
Offer a free resource related to your niche—perhaps a downloadable budgeting template for personal financial management or small businesses, depending on who you are targeting—in exchange for email sign-ups. This step is pivotal. It transforms your audience into a community and sets the stage for future passive income opportunities.
Your email list is a treasure trove, a direct conduit to the hearts of those seeking your guidance. The exchange of a valuable resource for an email sign-up is your method for building a community directly under your control. Your email list is more than an address book; it's a gateway to a community that trusts your insights. It's not just about numbers. So you are not just collecting a list of emails; you are creating a world with which you want to build a strong relationship.
Your email list is the cornerstone of your online presence. Each sign-up is an invitation to share the wealth of your expertise.
Create Multiple Passive Income Streams
Diversification: The Key to Financial Stability
Now, how do you make money doing all these?
You make money through your mailing list. The more quality emails you have, the more income you can make monthly. You are sharing interesting content on social media so that people trust you enough to give you their email. Once you’ve achieved the trust and have them on your mailing list, you can start promoting your product and services to them through emails. This is called email marketing.
With a solid mailing list, you can develop a diversified source of income.
Beyond email marketing, explore various income streams—affiliate marketing, sponsored content, crafting and selling informational products like e-books or courses. Diversification is not only a financial strategy; it's the blueprint for increased stability and independence.
Your income streams are like a diversified investment portfolio. Exploring various avenues ensures financial stability and independence, making your journey as a parent entrepreneur more resilient.
When you diversify your income streams, you are creating a robust ecosystem that sustains your financial goals. As a certified accountant, you can create and sell personal budgeting or financial projection templates to your audience through your mailing list. You can also write a personal finance book or create an online course that teaches them how to secure and grow their income.
Create this digital product up front. As your mailing list grows, introduce your audience gradually to each product. When you start generating reasonable income monthly from your efforts, you can decide to quit your job and focus squarely on raising your kids for Allah.
Wrap Up
Your journey towards making money online while supporting your parenting goals goes beyond financial gains.
It's a commitment to align your values with your actions. By identifying the problems you're passionate about solving, choosing the right platform, creating captivating content, building an email community, and diversifying your income streams, you're not just making money—you're crafting a lifestyle that harmonizes with your role as a parent.
Making money online isn't a distant dream. It's a tangible reality when approached strategically and with a clear vision.
Embrace the challenges, relish the victories, and let your journey be a testament to the seamless integration of financial success and purposeful parenting for the sake of Allah.
May Allah make your parenting effort to perpetuate the Islamic civilisation a success.
To your success!
Teslim
The Muslimchangemaker
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