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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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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 – 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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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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Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists?

Posted on February 25, 2017February 26, 2017 By Mike Ghouse 1 Comment on Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists?
Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists?

Is it worth talking with the radicals and the extremists? Should members of the Muslim community engage extremists and radicals in public discussions? By Mike Ghouse Each one of us thinks differently.  We have a choice to ‘stay away from each other’ and let the ill-will, suspicion and doubts simmer to become unmanageable.  I hope…

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Christmas and Milad-un-Nabi celebrated together for first time in History

Posted on December 24, 2015December 24, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Christmas and Milad-un-Nabi celebrated together for first time in History
Christmas and Milad-un-Nabi celebrated together for first time in History

First time in history – Celebration of birth of Jesus and Prophet Muhammad on the steps of Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C., December 22, 2015 – For the first time in the history of Christianity and Islam, the Christians and Muslims are jointly celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad, and it is on…

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American Muslims launch an organization in Washington DC

Posted on August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on American Muslims launch an organization in Washington DC
American Muslims launch an organization in Washington DC

Washington D.C., August 21, 2015 – “American Muslims of the Washington, DC area are pleased to announce the formation of a nonprofit organization to provide reliable information and advice to public and policy makers on Islam and Muslims. We need constructive solutions to current and emerging problems emanating from wrong perceptions and misinformation about Islam…

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Pamela Geller is not for free speech – donors beware

Posted on June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 By Mike Ghouse 7 Comments on Pamela Geller is not for free speech – donors beware
Pamela Geller is not for free speech – donors beware

By Mike Ghouse Freedom of speech is the most enduring, stabilizing, sustainable value of a free society. Ultimately freedom should prevail over everything else. That is about the only thing I would die for and defend. Pamela Geller does not defend free speech, just as ISIS does not represent Islam, both masquerade to defend but…

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Arab governments investing heavily in Satellite TV News

Posted on February 1, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab governments investing heavily in Satellite TV News
Arab governments investing heavily in Satellite TV News

By Ray Hanania Ever since al-Jazeera (AlJazeera, Al Jazeera) launched as a mouthpiece for the Government of Qatar in 1996, Arab governments have been slowly assessing the power of an in-house and controlled news media. Although al-Jazeera (“The Island”) claims to be objective the Qatar-based government run news channel has drifted far away from professional…

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