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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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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!

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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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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A Muslim’s Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 By Mike Ghouse 4 Comments on A Muslim’s Christmas
A Muslim’s Christmas

I am not a Christian, but a follower of Jesus’ teachings, so I celebrate the essence of Christmas and what it stands for. Every week, I quote Jesus’s wisdom somewhere or the other. He is one of my seven magnificent mentors along with Prophet Muhammad, Pope Frances, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Dr. Martin Luther King,…

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American Muslim group stands with U.S. President

Posted on December 7, 2015December 8, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on American Muslim group stands with U.S. President
American Muslim group stands with U.S. President

American Muslim group stands with the U.S. President on Countering radicalization of Muslims By Mike Ghouse The San Bernardino mass shooting and the horrific loss of life and injuries last week have prompted serious soul searching among Muslims across the nation about the causes of home grown radicalization and how to counter it. We stand…

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War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated

Posted on November 19, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated
War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated

Mike Ghouse Indeed, war on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated, there is another way to handle it; the Islamic way If a thief breaks into your home, would you ask him his religion? And if he were to says, he belongs to your faith; would you let him get away? When a terrorist…

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Islamic way of dealing with ISIS Terrorism

Posted on November 16, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Islamic way of dealing with ISIS Terrorism
Islamic way of dealing with ISIS Terrorism

Washington, DC, November 17, 2015 — We have tried the Bush way and Obama way of handling terrorism, neither has worked, the first one created more of it, and second one has not mitigated it either. Mike Ghouse, a moderate Muslim offers the Islamic way of handling terrorism. Here is the plan. After due preparations…

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Trump is right; Burqa is matter of individual choice.

Posted on November 5, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Trump is right; Burqa is matter of individual choice.
Trump is right; Burqa is matter of individual choice.

Donald Trump speaks the language of the street, and it has its own appeal. He argued in a New Hampshire rally (October 26, 2015) in defense of the wearing of the Burqa, the full-length robe for women covering all but the upper face.  “In fact, it is easier; you don’t have to put on make-up.”…

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A Muslim’s offer to Ben Carson and Donald Trump

Posted on October 29, 2015October 29, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on A Muslim’s offer to Ben Carson and Donald Trump
A Muslim’s offer to Ben Carson and Donald Trump

  Washington, DC – “Don’t we want our presidential candidates to be well informed about fellow Americans?” Instead of worrying about their misunderstandings about American Muslims and Islam, Mike Ghouse has offered free consulting services to Dr. Ben Carson, and now he extends the same to Donald Trump. Ghouse adds, “I hope the statements they…

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Muslims welcome Pope Francis

Posted on September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims welcome Pope Francis
Muslims welcome Pope Francis

Muslims welcome Pope Francis | TheGhouseDiary.com Washington, D.C., September 23, 2015 – American Muslims are delighted to welcome Pope Francis on his first visit to the United States. We have congratulated Pope Francis on the day he was ordained as the Pope, and had prayed he would herald a new beginning, building a world of…

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Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah Greetings from American Muslims

Posted on September 22, 2015September 29, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah Greetings from American Muslims
Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah Greetings from American Muslims

Washington, D.C., September 22, 2015 – American Muslims wish a very Happy Yom Kippur  to all of our Jewish friends across the globe. Leshana Tova. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year that takes place in the month of Tishri and celebrates Creation.  Jews observe the Lunar Calendar, and as such the festivities occur 11…

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July 4th is one of the best Muslim Holidays

Posted on July 3, 2015September 29, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on July 4th is one of the best Muslim Holidays
July 4th is one of the best Muslim Holidays

American Muslims have every reason to claim July 4th as a Muslim Holiday as well. It has given us life, liberty and the pursuit of our happiness. No where on the earth Muslims feel this freedom. Thank you America! Upon declaration of our independence on July 4, 1776, two of the first three heads of states…

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Mike Ghouse

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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