I apologise for the misunderstanding on my part. I thought you were implying if you are practicing Islam then you can choose to dress, eat, live the way you want. I felt the need to straight that kind of thinking, which is clearly not what you were saying. Well, it's sad hearing male family members forcing their female relatives to dress modestly when they themselves may not be following the deen. Everyone should perfect themselves first and encourage others to act in accordance with our religion.

I love my religion and I love everything to do with it..
Humdillah
Mas'allah, great to hear that. I am wondering if you have been to the islamic lectures held by Al-Kauthar Institute in Sydney? It's worth going to. They have great Sheikh's. There wil be a lecture on Ramadan.