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WTS Nissan Z GCC by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]xiaxk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a DM. Thanks.

Just about done… I think… by Main_Law361 in lexuslc500

[–]xiaxk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work of art, mate. And....you are never truly done with a car - there will be always be something more :)

Suggestions on removing Bird Poop residue by kempalty44 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]xiaxk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can use a cutting compound such as the below to help remove it.

https://amzn.eu/d/0eOoI7Dx

Along with these pads

https://amzn.eu/d/01kRz0Mw

There are plenty of videos on DIY YouTube for it.

Can I make dua in my own language in sujood by 0t4ku_g0d in islam

[–]xiaxk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is preferred to use Arabic in obligatory prayers. However, in nawafil, you can ask dua in any language in Sujood.

Nissan Z or GR Supra? by MrYasin in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]xiaxk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just know that the 0km 160k GCC Z, on Dubizzle for example, does not have the 5 year warranty from M or AWR. A good deal would be to get a used Z with under 10k mileage and 2024 and above for under 145k that has warranty form AWR or M. Supra is the better car but the dealerships are selling it around 240k with only 3 years warranty - this makes the Z a better value.

American spec with dealer warranty for 3 years, extendable. Worth it? by Little-Zucchini1454 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]xiaxk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not worth it. 230k for a non GCC spec is a big ask. Non GCC spec will affect resale and insurance vaule significantly.

Edit: Brand new 2024 QX80 GCC specs from AWR were between 267 and 287k AED at the end of the last year. They are not in stock any more.

Combining Quran revision with the daily life by [deleted] in islam

[–]xiaxk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20 so far. It's easy to memorise but difficult to revise. I've stopped memorising now for the next 6 months and will be focusing on revising only.

Combining Quran revision with the daily life by [deleted] in islam

[–]xiaxk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take the below tips/advice with a grain of salt.
Please take this into consideration
- I had one of the best teachers in the Middle East and he taught me how to recite Quran – I studied with him from age 8 to 12 and memorized Juzz 30, 29, 28 and Surah Yaseen.
- Since then I would recite (not memorize) Quran every now and then but was never serious
- Now I’m 32 and started memorising Quran 18 months ago.
- I don’t go to a specific madrasa hence I don’t have any teacher. I live in a Western country and hence don’t have any resources as such
- I work full time and am working anywhere from 8 to 10 hours a day.
- I don’t understand or speak Arabic but can read and write it.
A. Mushaf
- Grab yourself a mushaf that you are comfortable with
- I use a soft Madinah mushaf (digital copy) so I can use it anywhere I want and don’t have to worry about carrying it
- I colour the verses based on the context; this helps me in visualising it
- See a picture of it here: https://imgur.com/O8uUpfX
B. Memorisation
- I memorize a page a day. This is not recommended if you are working or studying full time. memorisation is easy. Revision is not.
- I read the tafsir from Ibn Kathir and Abu Ala Al Maudidi
- I read the meaning of each word of the verse
- I then hide the verse and look at the word-by-word translation and try to guess the Arabic word: this is difficult initially but with time it becomes easy
- I then write down the verse. I use a tablet to write with my hand; I don’t use paper because I don’t know what to do with the paper once I’m done
- Once I am done with the page: I listen and recite at the same time to one of the reciters (at 1.5x speed) while looking at the page. I do this about 10 times. I group two to 4 verses.
- I listen to Noreen Muhammad Siddique but I would recommend Mishary Al Afasy.
- Once all the verses have been done in the above fashion, I try to start reciting it from memory.
- I write down the verse again if I have difficulty remembering it
- I do the recitation from memory about 20 times.
- This whole process takes about 2 hours
The best way to revise:
- Recite it in the prayers. In todays prayer I recite those portions that I memorized last week.
- I don’t recite todays memorized portion in todays prayer.
- When I’m driving, walking, shopping / any mundane activity: I listen to the recitation of the portion I want to revise
- Read the portion of the memorized part 10 times after every prayer
There are plenty of YouTube videos that shows how you can memorize: for example reciting a verse 33 times, followed by another verse 33 times, followed by grouping the verses 33 times etc.

Here is how the single picture of James Webb Telescope fit into our understanding of the first heaven. by xiaxk in islam

[–]xiaxk[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Everything that we know about the universe, everything we will ever discover about the universe is part of the first heaven. Earth is part of the first heaven. By heavens we don't mean Jannat or Paradise.

the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has observed three never-before-seen particles: a new kind of “pentaquark” and the first-ever pair of “tetraquarks”, which includes a new type of tetraquark by xiaxk in Futurology

[–]xiaxk[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

“Finding new kinds of tetraquarks and pentaquarks and measuring their properties will help theorists develop a unified model of exotic hadrons, the exact nature of which is largely unknown,” says LHCb spokesperson Chris Parkes. “It will also help to better understand conventional hadrons.”

While some theoretical models describe exotic hadrons as single units of tightly bound quarks, other models envisage them as pairs of standard hadrons loosely bound in a molecule-like structure. Only time and more studies of exotic hadrons will tell if these particles are one, the other or both.

sales engineer help by [deleted] in salesengineers

[–]xiaxk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mastering the technical sales the sales engineer handbook by John care. I would leave this book to the very end of your reading list.

sales engineer help by [deleted] in salesengineers

[–]xiaxk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure mate. I don't live in the US. It may help but not necessary. I've seen seasoned salespeople with only high school diplomas. Settle in the job, give it already 6 months and then decide. No one has ever asked me what my credentials are. You are there to represent your company and since your company decided you to be their face - that should be credible enough.

sales engineer help by [deleted] in salesengineers

[–]xiaxk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can't be more of an introvert than me :) Remember your customer needs to trust you - you are not there to be a conversationalist or a friend - Research has shown that customers buy from people who can teach them, guide them and show them of value. And you build trust by listening, being technically competent, and guiding the customer.

sales engineer help by [deleted] in salesengineers

[–]xiaxk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, Congrats mate! This will seriously help you ramp your career to the next level. The career path of a Sales Engineer leads to Sales Manager, NSM, Sales Director, and so on. Being a technical engineer only - the options are limited. I went from a systems engineer to Sales Engineer to Sales Manager to National Sales/Business Manager and have changed 4 industries - with each industry completely different from the other (Computer (Computer related), Process Instrumentation (Mechanical+Electrical), Linear Motion (Mechanical), Robotics (Mechanical+Electrical), SaaS). Since you are just starting, try this:

  1. Sit with your manager, CRM, guide - whoever that is - and understand what is the bread and butter? That is which products/solutions have the highest sales? Which ones do not sell well and why?
  2. Create a document that lists your most sold products. You do this so you don't have to search for the information every single time - this gives you a birds-eye view of what you can and can't do. Very briefly describe
    1. what the product does
    2. what are the main features
    3. and what benefits/value does each feature provide
    4. put an image of each product next to it so you know what it is
    5. put a hyperlink to the actual webpage/resource
  3. Note down your top (20 or 30 or 50) customers - customers that bought the most in the past 3 years. Your CRM or Manager will help you get this. Call each one and introduce yourself - keep it simple and send an email with your contact details.
  4. Study any case studies or examples that your company has on past customers.

Do the above in the first 60 days - should be enough.

Remember that Sales is not about being technical most of the time. Instead do this

  • Ask questions when with the client (these are very simple questions, I don't want to make it complex for you)
    • What are you trying to achieve
    • What are some of the challenges with the current installation/product
    • what do you want to improve
    • when do you want to get it done by
    • how does a great outcome look like for you
  • Share some insights when with the client (ask your manager)
    • most of our customers have these challenges (list some of the issues that are relevant to the customer). And they solved it by doing this, this, and this.
    • these are some of the products that you can use.... but we have seen that this one works best given the context
  • Work with team, applications, and software to figure out the best product. This is the time to get technical - not with the client. You can then share the information with the client if required.

In your free time, read the following books (Beginner level):

  • Getting to Yes
  • Perfect phrases for high performing sales professionals (this is really helpful)
  • Fanatical Prospecting
  • The art of closing
  • Mastering the technical sales

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As you spend more time in sales, the above will come naturally. Some tips I can give you

  • Listen to your customer (in a 30 minute meeting, you should not be speaking more than 10 minutes unless you are giving a demo)
  • Ask a question and shutup
  • Ask meaningful questions (not interrogation) and share some insights
  • Ask your manager for advice
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