Comments on: Shed Crazy from your Life

By: tayibah

tayibah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:45:47 +0000

Asalaam u alaikum Running Muslimah As if knowing that this article is from a muslimah wasn't enough I get to read urdu towards the end!!!! I'm so Proud of you!!!! jazaakAllah Khayr

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By: Maimuna

Maimuna — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:26:28 +0000

Thank you for this article. It is too easy to get lost in the world of consumerism, thanks for the awesome reminder.

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By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:26:24 +0000

SO TRUE, if we want something we need to be the ones to make it happen! Really great article JazakAllahu Khair for the reminders. :]

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By: Yogurt

Yogurt — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:10:10 +0000

Great article! Very straight-forward and to the point. It’s very true that this consumerist society is fueled by peoples’ insecurities and materialistic ‘needs’. You have to have the latest fashion, the newest car, the best make-up. All these things only yield temporary satisfaction until a later, newer, better product is marketed and you must have it. Not only is the advice you are suggesting good for the health of people (both men and women), it is promoting the health of the environment by reducing unnecessary waste and useless junk piling up.

Here’s an excellent video concerning what happens to all the ’stuff’ that is produced then thrown away:
http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Keep up the good work
Salam Alaikum

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By: Ayman Nassar

Ayman Nassar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:25:10 +0000

Mashaa Allah nice article, although i am a brother and just skimmed through it - reading the titles and first 2-3 lines of each, found it interesting, will share with my daughters inshaa Allah

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By: Running Muslimah

Running Muslimah — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:46:54 +0000

Very true. Be it on TV or in person, we're made to feel that our bodies, hair, nails, eyelashes, skin, et cetera, are sub-par and need improvement or enhancement. The woman who is never, ever satisfied with who she is will continue to be swayed by these gimmicks, because deep down inside she feels that once her outward self is "perfect" she will feel peace inside. This of course never happens, and the obsession becomes a never satiated monster that must always be fed. In turn, this benefits the companies that thrive on women's insecurities, because as long as we women are unhappy with ourselves, we will continue to purchase useless products and items. Supply for a never, ever, ever ending demand.

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By: Maverick

Maverick — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:57:48 +0000

I totally agree. Just to add to the "saying no" part - people, particularly women, should really learn all the subtle emotional appeals and tactics that are used in the marketplace to get you to buy. If you don't understand these, you'll have a hard time saying no. But if you do understand them however, you'll be able to say "no" quite easily and even stand your ground against well-seasoned salespeople.

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By: Running Muslimah

Running Muslimah — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:26:42 +0000

I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it! Thank you!

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By: Running Muslimah

Running Muslimah — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:26:15 +0000

Wa iyakum

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By: Running Muslimah

Running Muslimah — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:25:42 +0000

Thanks!

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