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Living a high standard of life is not necessary the same as materialism. The two are not always exchangable and I think a lot of assumptions are being made about people with money or lack thereof. I know a lot of people who like to buy burberries, louis, fendis, chanels, diors etc... and they like to tell the world about it too. To me, that's materialism. But is wanting to send your children to the best schools materialistic? Not wanting...

Quote: Nazfreak said I haven't logged into Islamica in over a year and this is the first thread I see. It's nice that this place has matured significantly. you mean mature the way we talk about cheese maturing right? aka rotting?

Quote: Salika said Living a high standard of life is not necessary the same as materialism. The two are not always exchangable and I think a lot of assumptions are being made about people with money or lack thereof. I know a lot of people who like to buy burberries, louis, fendis, chanels, diors etc... and they like to tell the world about it too. To me, that's materialism. But is wanting to send your children to the best schools...

you shouldnt be so hateful and/or jealous towards ppl who make different life choices or get different opportunities in life

wham bam grand slam and salika belts one straight outta the parrrkkkk

Quote: Salika said I'm curious, just want to ask... do you think a woman can maintain any figure she wants (health issues aside)? Like she just loves food or uses food as a coping mechanism and it makes her gain a lot of weight... I see the comparison you are trying to make, but I dont think its valid. You are basically saying that because a man wants to find his woman physically attractive, he has to be "financially...

Quote: IbnMardhiyah said What are your thoughts on seeking cultural compatibility? [It wasn't clear to me if you had addressed it in your post above.] Ibn M, there is a difference between personal preference and religious mandate. If you personally want to restrict yourself to a certain cultural background, then by all means. You can, for instance, decide that you only want to marry blondes. That's ok. But none of that is part of...

Quote: Variable said Which brings up another point... whether this is about Islam or culture. It seems people are comfortable attributing this materialism to culture as opposed to the religion. But if class association is encouraged by the Prophetic revelation, if a woman who comes from a wealthy family takes religiously sanctioned actions against her husband due to that materialism.... then that is Islam. It's disingenuous to say...

Quote: Salika said Sure, maybe the same way women resent being primary household makers (what's the word?) Though I've never heard a man say anything like that, so I don't know.. homemakers? but islamically, a woman isn't obligated to do housework...whereas a man is obligated to provide for his wife. DWTP!