Jamaat web hosting by the Mumineen.org Team
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is this document?
- What are the hosting services offered?
- What does it cost?
- Who is a qualified user? Can individual users also get free hosting for their personal/business websites?
- Why do we need a website? What would we use it for?
- What domain name or URL will the website have?
- Will the Mumineen.org Team create a website for us?
- Do you support Microsoft Frontpage 2002 Server Extensions? or PHP? or ASP?
- What is acceptable website content?
- I do not have a definite domain name yet. Can I sign up with you first then change my domain name later?
- How do I request hosting list for my Jamaat or organization?
- How do I configure my existing domain to point to my account?
- I and/or other users are having trouble accessing my site, ie getting "Page not Found" errors.
- How do I access webmail?
- How do I upload my webpages / files?
- Will Mumineen.org perform backups of my data for me?
- What FTP software do you recommend?
- What domain registrar do you recommend?
- What is the Acceptable Use Policy for the hosting account?
- Where do I send comments on this document?
Q1. What is this document?
This is the Jamaat Website Hosting FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). It tells you about websites set up and hosted for a jamaat, jamiat, mohalla, or other mumin organization by the Mumineen.org Team.
Q2. What are the hosting services offered?
This modern hosting feature includes 250 MB space, 5 GB/month bandwidth, multiple ftp accounts, mySql databases, and many other modern features. It also includes mailing list services. Jamaat webmasters have full administrative priveleges over their domains through the CPanel interface.
Q3. What does it cost?
Cost is absolutely free to qualified users.
Q4. Who is a qualified user? Can individual users also get free hosting for their personal/business websites?
Services are only for use by jamaats, jamiats, mohallas, jamaat organizations (Shabab, Burhani Womenn's Association, etc), and madrasahs only.
Q5. Why do we need a website? What would we use it for?
A website can be used for posting news and events occuring within a specific jamaat, and announcements regarding matters of importance to the local comunity. Information on majilis, darees, and social events, news about masjid/markaz construction, sabaq, Shabab/Burhani Women's events, birth, death, and engagement/marriage announcements, and other such messages are also ideal. The website can host a telephone directory, list of businesses, and even promote classfied listings for members of the jamaat.
Jamaat organizations such as madrasas, shabab and so on can also have separate websites and home pages under the umbrella of the Jamaat. These sub-sites are useful for posting grades for classes, schedules, lists of projects, photo albums, etc.
Q6. What domain name or URL will the website have?
If a jamaat has already registered its own top-level domain, for example, tampajamaat.org, we will be glad to host it directly. However, if a jamaat does not have its own domain registered, we can assign the jamaat a subdomain under the jamaats.net domain. For example, Tampa jamaat's homme page would be accessed at: http://tampa.jamaats.net
We also have reserved use of attalim.net for madrasah organizations only, so for example madrasah in Tampa would be tampa.attalim.net. Also, if you prefer, the bohra.net domain and the jamaats.info domains are also available as you choose.
Remember, each Jamaat will have its own control panel and multiple ftp accounts to manage its website. For more details, please see the official CPanel tutorial at http://www.cpanel.net/docs/pdf/cpanel/ (PDF format).
Q7. Will the Mumineen.org Team create a website for us?
We are sorry to say that we cannot help you in this regard. There are multiple WYSIWYG html editors available to create static webpages such as NVU (http://nvu.com/), Dreamweaver and so on. These are simple to use html editors that can help you create static webpages.
We do have custom scripts for Salat timings, miqat calendar, etc that we provide to Jamaat sites to use, which we will assist you with however.
Q8. Do you support Microsoft Frontpage 2002 Server Extensions? Or PHP? or ASP?
We are running the latest build of CPanel, which includes support for FrontPage extensions. We do not support NT platform-specific programs such as VBScript and ASP, but most other functions related to web development are supported. We do provide PHP support.
Q9. What is acceptable website content?
The website must have a webmaster who is entrusted to screen the content that is posted on the site with the local Amil's raza. We have a strict policy against copied and un-attributed materials. The website of each Jamaat is its public face in the virtual world and much accuracy and details must be taken care of while posting any content on the site. Responsibility for content moderation is a responsibility that is accepted as a condition of obtaining the hosting space from the Mumineen.org Team, and the moderators are expected to ban any content with the following characteristics:
- Anything against the Dawat and Huzurala TUS.
- Illegal and improper content such as chain mail, ASCII art, virus hoaxes, pyramid schemes, spam, adult material.
- Flaming, insults, or other offensive material.
- Articles and essays from published sources (especially on-line news sources like CNN) that lack citation or reference, to protect against copyright violation. Citing URL from online news sources like CNN.com is acceptable.
- Speculative messages about Ashara venue and Huzurala TUS itinerary.
Jamaats are permitted and heavily encouranged to display Akhbar of Huzurala (TUS) from Mumineen.org via our rss feeds, in addition to the salaat timings and other tools we provide. The Mumineen.org Team will assist you in setting up these features.
If a jamaat website consistently violates these terms of use, the Mumineen.org Team reserves the right to temporarily suspend the account until a solution can be worked out.
Q10. I do not have a definite domain name yet. Can I sign up with you first then change my domain name later?
In case you do not have a domain we can provide you with a sub-domain on any or all of the following top-level domains: bohra.net, jamaats.net, and jamaats.info. If in the future you obtain your own domain name then you can point it to your existing website using CPanel. You can also add more websites/domains for other organizations within your jamaat using the same feature.
Q11. How do I request hosting list for my Jamaat or organization?
Please follow these steps:- Obtain raza from your local Amilsaheb
- Send email to the Mumineen.org Team at webmaster (at) mumineen.org with the following
information:
- name of the city which will use the list (if the city has multiple mohallas in a city, such as Karachi and Bombay, then the subdivision should be specified, for example shabbirabad or badri-mahal). If you have already registered a domain for your Jamaat you can send the domain name itself
- proof of raza from Amilsaheb
- full name, titles, postal address, & phone/fax/email of all webmasters
The Mumineen.org Team will then setup the website and inform the requester when done, and choose an initial password for the account. The webmaster can then log in to cpanel and begin administrating the site, with the first step being to change the password. To access your CPanel use https://yourdomainname:2083 Example: https://tampa.jamaats.net:2083
Q12. How do I configure my existing domain to point to my account?
Login in to the customer panel at your domain registrar and update your domain with the new DNS.
- Primary DNS: SMB.BOHRA.NET
- Secondary DNS: STS.BOHRA.NET
Once the changes have been submitted, they should be able to resolve by their names within 24-72 hours.
Q13. I and/or other users are having trouble accessing my site, ie getting "Page not Found" errors.
The DNS will propagate faster in certain countries than others, as they are all dependent on settings over countless servers and ISPs. However, if the problem persists for more than 48 hrs, contact the Mumineen.org Team at webmaster (at) mumineen.org and let us know and we will try to help.
Q14. How do I access webmail?
To log on to your mail server use http://www.yourdomain/webmail or using the 2095 port. Example: http://tampa.jamaats.net/webmail or http://tampa.jamaats.net:2095.
Q15. How do I upload my webpages / files?
You will have complete ftp access to your account so that you can upload, download and edit your file. You can use any ftp client to upload your files to your web space, though we recommend FileZilla (http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/) for windows users. You can also use the Cpanel file manager to transfer / edit your files from within the Cpanel interface.
Q16. Will Mumineen.org perform backups of my data for me?
No. The Webmaster is responsible for keeping back-ups of their content and all data related to their hosting account.
Q17. What FTP software do you recommend?
We recommend FileZilla FTP Client for FTP access to your hosting account.
Q18. What domain registrar do you recommend?
We recommend Gandi.net for domain registration services.
Q19. What is the Acceptable Use Policy for the hosting account?
Your use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the following Acceptable Use Policy in effect at the time of your use. You are solely responsible for any and all acts and omissions that occur during or relating to your use of the service, and you agree not to engage in any unacceptable use of the service.
Unacceptable use includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- Posting, transmission, re-transmission, or storing material on or through any of our services, if in the sole judgment of Mumineen.org such posting, transmission, re-transmission or storage is: (a) in violation of any local, state, federal, or non-United States law or regulation (including rights protected by copyright, trade secret, patent or other intellectual property or similar laws or regulations); (b) threatening or abusive; (c) obscene; (d) indecent; or (e) defamatory.
- Actions that restrict or inhibit anyone in his or her use or enjoyment of Mumineen.org's services, or that generate excessive network traffic through the use of automated or manual routines that are not related to ordinary personal or organizational use of Internet services.
- Introduction of malicious programs into the our network or servers. (e.g., viruses, trojan horses and worms).
- Causing or attempting to cause security breaches or disruptions of Internet communications. Examples of security breaches include but are not limited to accessing data of which the customer is not an intended recipient, or logging into a server or account that the customer is not expressly authorized to access. Examples of disruptions include but are not limited to port scans, flood pings, packet spoofing and forged routing information.
- Interfering with or denying service to any user other. (e.g., denial of service attack).
- Sending unsolicited mail messages, including the sending of "junk mail" or other advertising material to individuals who did not specifically request such material. (e.g., E-mail "spam").
- Harassment, whether through language, frequency, or size of messages.
- Unauthorized use or forging of mail header information.
- Solicitations of mail or any other E-mail address other than that of the poster's account or service, with the intent to harass or collect replies.
- Creating or forwarding "chain letters" or other "pyramid schemes" of any type.
Mumineen.org may immediately suspend and/or terminate the customer's service for violation of any provision of this policy upon verbal or written notice, which notice may be provided by voicemail or E-mail. Prior to suspension or termination, the Mumineen.org Team will attempt to work with the users and webmasters to cure violations of this policy and ensure that there is no re-occurrence; however, Mumineen.org reserves the right to suspend or terminate based on a first offense.
Jamaats / Organizations and their webmaster hereby covenants, represents and warrants that:
- They will not, and will not permit others to use Service(s)
- for any unlawful or illegal purpose or in connection with or in furtherance of any unlawful or illegal activity,
- in violation of any applicable law or regulation,
- in a manner that will, or is likely to, infringe the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights of others or violate the right of privacy, publicity or other personal rights of others,
- in connection with any conduct or activity that is, in the sole opinion of Mumineen.org, defamatory, indecent, obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, hateful, tortuous or violation of the rights of any other person or entity;
- Webmaster's will not, and will not permit others to, do any act which may interfere with or compromise the security or functionality of any Service(s), including without limitation attempting to probe or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to or accessible by the Service(s);
Mumineen.org reserves the right to suspend, interrupt or terminate any Service(s) immediately without further notice in the event of a breach by the Jamaat/Organization of the above. Mumineen.org reserves the right to remove, delete, disable or block transmission of any data or materials that Mumineen.org reasonably believes constitute, either alone or in conjunction with other acts, omissions or data or materials, a breach or potential breach by the Jamaat/Organization of the above. The Jamaat/Organization and its webmasters agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Mumineen.org, its Team and service provider against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, or harm suffered by loss of data, downtime of server and so on.
The users of the hosting services acknowledge that Mumineen.org is not responsible for controlling or monitoring any content, information, data or other materials stored on, transmitted via, or accessible through use of, the Service(s), and Mumineen.org will have no liability to the users whatsoever in connection with such content, information, data or other materials (including without limitation the accuracy or suitability thereof or unauthorized access or damage to, alteration, theft, corruption destruction or loss of, data or other materials); Mumineen.org will have no liability to the Jamaats and Organizations and its users whatsoever in connection with any harm or loss arising from or in connection with unauthorized access to the Service(s).
Q20. Where do I send comments on this document?
Direct your comments and suggestions directly to the Mumineen.org Team at webmaster (at) mumineen.org.
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Mumineen.org will not, as an ordinary practice, monitor the communications of its subscribers to ensure that they comply with the policy of Mumineen.org or applicable law. When we becomes legally aware of harmful activities, however, we may take any action to stop the harmful activity, including but not limited to, removing information, shutting down a web site, implementing screening software designed to block offending transmissions, denying access to the Internet, or take any other appropriate measures.
The user agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Mumineen.org from all claims, demands, actions, damages, judgments, expenses, costs (including reasonable attorney's fees), and liabilities arising out of the user's access to or use of the service. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement extends to all issues associated with your account, including but not limited to domain name selection and Web site content.
