Re: Practicing or Appearing?
hmm this is kind of strange question. why making choices in following the religion. Think it little professionally a Dr. Dressing up as a rock star standing inside the operation room about to start operation, though he is only dressed as a rock star, basic thing is that he is a doctor and he is operating the patient does his appearance really matter, solders wearing army uniform is must, why is it important for them to dress up like that at all when the basic thing for them to fight and defend their country.
Do you feel following religion is somewhat less than following a profession, your talking about Allah here, why thinking what is important while as being a muslim “momin” only Allah is important and following Allah rules in every thing even in appearance and act. Dont choose things u like or dislike be a muslim complete by act and appearance. Just follow the prophet and save yourself from these strange thoughts 
This is what i think and Alhamdulillah this is what I have followed so far.