I really want to thank all the readers for participating in this discussion.
I always try to tell this to myself...the day I get impressed with money, will be the day I contradict everything I stand for.
from the looks of desis who are not willing to conform...it seems we "bleed" money..not spend it.. I wish our country gets the will to fight, but how is it possible when NO ONE is willing to change! Neither the men nor the women! its either the worry of the inlaws dropping rishtas...or "what will people say"!! i say..let them...if more people reject such shallow ideologies, the word will spread, and the mentality will get a chance to shift its course.
Amen to that sister!
If you and I can break away from such traditions and put our foot down for what's fair and practical, anyone can! and I hope God gives everyone the will power to transcend this pettiness and rise above it all.
I'd like to share just one more thought.
If you can afford to buy a $25,000 bridal dress and splurge $50,000 in jewelery, SPLENDID MASHALLAH. No body has any right to direct you on how to spend your hard-earned money. But, why do you think people, who disagree with this kind of expenditure, are trying to point finger at you. They are only stating their viewpoint that just happens to be opposite of your opinion.
Well said!! :) I don't know why people think they are being attacked just because we happen to have a difference in opinion.