Its been more than a week already. Do you still need the info?
Well, cant really give sound examples but heres another
elaboration.
Roles of men and women?
Towards God - I dont think theres any difference. Its about the
daily prayers, zakat (alms to the needy) and fasting. Towards each
other in a relationship - its all about being a sensible lifelong
partner isnt it? Trying to work within the relp. O.O Nothing
Islamic of that although there are lots of guidances coming from
the religion which Master had expounded.
In a family unit though, "For example, the husband should not share
the money or assets that a Muslim woman possesses, either through
inheritance or from her work. He doesn't have any claim on any part
of it, which is opposite to many constitutions that give the
husband a claim on his wife's wealth.
On the other hand, while husbands are not obliged to sustain their
wives in western family laws, the Muslim wife is exempted from
spending her income - however big it is - on the family unless she
would like to help in a voluntary way. This is while the husband is
asked to sustain her fully, regardless of her wealth. If he doesn't
do it, it becomes a reason for her to get a divorce.
.... it is obligatory in Islam that the male member of the
family should be responsible for sustaining all female members,
either the wife, the mother or even the unmarried sisters.
If he doesn't fulfill this obligation out of his free will, he
should be forced by the power of law."
http://tinyurl.com/828bg
Thats more or less the basic differences of gender roles.
Work & business attitudes?
Work is worship in itself. "Although some people believe that they
are not obliged to work because they dedicate themselves to
worshiping God, this is actually a wrong perception of the concept
of worship.
The Muslim scholar Imam Al-Ghazali mentioned in his book that Jesus
(peace and blessings be upon him) once saw a man who had completely
devoted himself to worship. When he asked him how he got his daily
bread, the man replied that his brother, who worked, provided him
with food. Jesus then told him, "That brother of yours is more
religious than you are".
Al-Ghazali also mentions the Prophet�fs Companion `Umar ibn
Al-Khattab, who used to stress this point further by telling
people, Never should anyone of you think that du`aa (supplication)
for sustenance without work will avail him, for heaven never rains
gold nor silver."
http://www.islamonline.net/english/introducingislam/Individual/article09.shtml
The Prophet advocated Muslims to follow the spirit of Prophet
Daud's (PBUH) (David) industriousness who earned his living from
his own labour. He also said that faith of a Muslim is not complete
if he is not good in his profession. He said: "If you leave matter
to those who are not professional, you are waiting for a
disaster".
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/asblessing/#Economy
(Expertise and Outlook)
Beliefs and teachings on material success?
The main principle is that everything belongs to God and wealth
therefore is held by us in trust. In the Qur'an, theres something
that goes, "All that we have created on earth and in heaven is for
your use." meaning, not to fear or hate or renounce but to use it.
The possession of more wealth does not raise a man's dignity, nor
does poverty degrade him. It is true that wealth is necessary for
man to live on this earth but it is only a means, not the end. The
end is happiness in life by attaining the higher values and not
losing sight of in the pursuit of wealth.
Business & work biases?
That work must be through halal (lawful) means. Generally every job
is fine lah, just gotta try not to affiliate with alcohol, pork and
vices.
Goodluck with the project if you're still at it!
