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Posted on February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony

Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony Championing Unity, Love, and Pluralism Through Interfaith Weddings Washington, D.C., – Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse, a renowned interfaith wedding officiant, is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone—his 500th marriage ceremony. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Ghouse has officiated weddings that transcend faith, race, and ethnicity, fostering unity and…

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American Arabs, Mike Ghouse, News, NewsWire, Press Releases

Whats the American Muslim Agenda?

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Whats the American Muslim Agenda?

Dr. Mike Ghouse ​What is that Americans Muslims want? How close are they to what you want? What can they do about it? What are your issues with each other? If you are a conservative, grudgingly, you’ll see the value in this book, and if you are a moderate, you’ll dance and sing along with…

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Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776

Posted on June 29, 2017June 30, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776

Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776 Did you know that the Muslim contribution and participation to the United States of America began at the birth of our nation? By Dr. Mike Ghouse Washington, D.C., Jun 30, 2017 – The Center for Pluralism and its Board of Directors have every reason to be jubilant.  Each successive…

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Arab News, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Opinion, religion

Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America

Posted on June 25, 2017June 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America
Eid Al-Fitr Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America

Eid Ramadan Sermons to focus on building a Secure Cohesive America By Mike Ghouse What is a cohesive America?  It is an America where every American does his or her share of work in creating an environment where no one will live in apprehension or fear of the other. I have spoken to many Imams…

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Muslims need tune-up on free speech, and lots of catching up

Posted on June 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims need tune-up on free speech, and lots of catching up
Muslims need tune-up on free speech, and lots of catching up

Muslims need tune-up on free speech, and a lots of catching up By Mike Ghouse As a Muslim I will defend free speech, even if it goes against my traditions and my beliefs, freedom of speech is what defines America, and it is one of the most sacred values of humanity. A few Muslims may…

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Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards

Posted on June 13, 2017October 4, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards
Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards

American Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad-pbuh) – Bill Boards By Mike Ghouse BILL BOARDS POPPING UP EVERY WHERE The despicable “Perfect Man” bill boards are appearing everywhere now, and like all humans, Muslims will respond differently to it. They are not a monolithic group and are as diverse as God’s creation. However, they have a…

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Anti-Sharia rallies are bad for America – Mike Ghouse

Posted on June 9, 2017June 11, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Anti-Sharia rallies are bad for America – Mike Ghouse

Anti-Sharia rallies are bad for America By Mike Ghouse The Nation is bracing to manage the chaos coming through the nation wide Anti-Sharia rallies planned by Act for America, an organization committed to pit one American against the other and destroy the fabric of our nation.  American Muslims firmly believe in free speech and are…

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Anti-Sharia Rallies are a waste of time!

Posted on June 5, 2017September 25, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Anti-Sharia Rallies are a waste of time!

Anti-Sharia Rallies are a waste of time! By Mike Ghouse Washington, DC, June 5, 2017 — Brigitte Gabriel, a frequent combatant with Mike Ghouse on the Sean Hannity show at Fox News is organizing nationwide Anti-Sharia rallies on Saturday June 10,2017.   Her organization, ACT for America is recklessly determined on pitting one American against the…

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Muslims Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day 2017

Muslims Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day 2017 By Mike Ghouse You are invited to join us at the Arlington National Cemetery between 2:00 and 3:00 PM today, Monday, May 29, 2017 to pay tribute to our veterans. An annual tradition that I have been following for several years. Mike Ghouse at Grand Praire…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Opinion

Is Ramadan different for American Muslims?

Posted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Is Ramadan different for American Muslims?

Is Ramadan different for American Muslims? By Mike Ghouse Ramadan Mubarak! Insha’Allah, the first fast day of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the United States and Canada and the Americas. Is Ramadan different for different Muslims? What does Ramadan for American Muslims mean? The title of the essay sounds very divisive,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Mike Ghouse, Opinion, Politics

Bibi Khadija’s leadership is the need of the day for Muslims

Posted on May 14, 2017May 15, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Bibi Khadija’s leadership is the need of the day for Muslims

Where are the likes of Bibi Khadija, Muhammad (pbuh) and the righteous ones? By Mike Ghouse One of the many ways to pull ourselves (American Muslims) up by our bootstraps is to look at our own history and revive on the model created by Bibi Khadija, Prophet Muhammad and the righteous leaders.  Unless we make…

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Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers!

Posted on May 12, 2017September 25, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers!

Mother’s Day (Interfaith) to all the Mothers! By Mike Ghouse Happy Interfaith Mother’s Day to all the mothers and particularly the single mothers and single fathers who are defacto mothers. Article includes ‘Mother’ in different religious traditions, the name ‘Mother’ in 115 languages and honoring a few women that I know and appreciate,  including my Mother…

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Arab World, Commentary, mainstream, Mike Ghouse, News, Opinion

The Gift of Easter to Humanity

Posted on April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on The Gift of Easter to Humanity

Gift of Easter to Jews, Christians, Muslims Hindus and others. Mike Ghouse While 2,000 plus Easters have come and gone, has he really risen yet? Risen within us that is? I hope and pray that each of us will let Christ rise and shine through us, so we can allow him to use us to…

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Female Genital Mutilation – A Muslim Doctor Caught Practicing in Michigan

Posted on April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Female Genital Mutilation – A Muslim Doctor Caught Practicing in Michigan

Female Genital Mutilation – a Doctor Caught Practicing in Michigan. A few Patriarchal  societies still practice cutting the female part of the genitalia to deny them sexual pleasure By Mike Ghouse TODAY’S STORY – A Female Doctor was caught in Michigan cutting female genitals. By the way, it was legal in the United States till 1996.  Quite a…

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Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Mike Ghouse, religion

Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger

Posted on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger

The United Airlines Mess Untangling United Airlines ugly treatment of a Passenger By Mike Ghouse It was shameful to mistreat a passenger and forcibly evict him out of the plane. Not only was he manhandled, but the ugly crew did not even hear him – he was a Medical Doctor who had to attend the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Terrorism, Travel

No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell

Posted on April 6, 2017April 29, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell

No to Judge Gorsuch and No to Evil Designs of McConnell By Mike Ghouse April 6, 2017, Washington, DC — Judge Gorsuch is a fine individual and perhaps will make a great judge despite his flaws. He is more for the corporations’ rights than individual’s rights. Perhaps, we can live with that, as we have…

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Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Opinion, Politics

Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2017March 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Republican John Findlay slams Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia

Dar al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia was slammed by Republican John Findlay By Mike Ghouse I was sick of the extremists among Muslims hijacking Islam, and the long battle to wrest public relations out of them continues till this day, the American Muslims have nearly succeeded and a few more steps are needed to be taken to…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, News

Who Speaks for American Muslims?

Posted on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Who Speaks for American Muslims?

Who Speaks for American Muslims? Mike Ghouse The Islam American Muslims practice is distinctly different than the Islam practiced elsewhere in the world. America strips the culture out of religion and what Muslims see is religion sans culture, and we hope the pristine Islam that cares for God‘s creation, and essence over rituals will be…

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