Re: clash…
Islam and culture are two totally different things. The worst possible thing you can do is to mix the two. That is where all the confusion comes in. You can be ‘western’ while still adhering to Islamic laws. The only advantage of going with the Paki culture is that it revolves around Islamic values to a certain extent, so the ground work is done for you. If you decide to live the life of a gori while not transgressing the boundaries of Islam, you would need to have a very clear understanding of Islam and must be strong in faith. Just don’t end up like one of the Muslimah’s who cover their heads with a Hijaab, but below the neck … anything goes 