Introduction: Peace Is a Personal Desire Peace is something every human being longs for—whether consciously or deep within the soul. Across cultures, religions, and nations, the pursuit of peace drives our actions, shapes our fears, and defines our hopes for the future. We want peace in our homes, peace in our hearts, and peace in […]
By Prof. Indrajit S Saluja I was in Dallas publishing The Indian Panorama from there when I met Dr. Ghouse. It was some 13 years ago, and since then, I have been watching his consistent work on diversity and pluralism, including his articles published in The Indian Panorama-ever truthful News magazine. During our research on individuals
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By Raja Zahid Khanzada Every now and then, nature sends such souls to earth who burn themselves like lamps, so that they can illuminate the paths of others. These are not ordinary people confined to their own shells they become symbols of pure passion, selfless service, and expansive thought. Dr. Mike Muhammad Ghouse is the name
A Global Wedding Officiant Officiant’s Summary A Global Interfaith Wedding Officiant with Nearly 600 Ceremonies Across Faiths Mike Mohamed Ghouse Dr. Ghouse is an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith, secular, nikah, nikah-plus, civil, and traditional weddings. He has officiated nearly 600 interfaith marriages, uniting couples from diverse backgrounds, including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Jews, Humanists,
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Introduction: A Dedicated Interfaith Marriage Officiant Independent & Co-Officiated Interfaith Ceremonies In addition to officiating interfaith marriages independently, whether simple or elaborate, I also co-officiate with clergy from various faiths, including Rabbis, Pandits, Fathers, Pastors, Imams, Gyanijis, Bhikkus, Shamans, Bahai representatives, and others, according to the couple’s preferences. A few pictures of many such co-officiants
When Pastor Jones announced his intention to burn 3,000 copies of the Quran in Mulberry, Florida, our community stepped in to help diffuse what could have become a deeply divisive and painful situation. While Pastor Jones had the constitutional right to exercise free speech, we also had the moral responsibility—and the same right—to appeal to
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A Personal Perspective First of all, I want to clarify that I am not a supporter of Vice President J.D. Vance, nor do I identify as a Republican or Democrat. I am an Independent who speaks out on what I believe is right or wrong, without bowing to political affiliation or partisan bias. This article
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Article Courtesy – Faiyaz Jaffar | The Huffington Post The Need for Interfaith Dialogue in America A Call for Unity in Troubled Times In December 2014, faith leaders from around the globe gathered at the Vatican to sign a historic declaration against modern slavery. That act of unity symbolized hope—hope that people of faith could come
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Jain Muslim Marriages By Mike Ghouse – some of it is compiled from various sources. Jain Muslim Marriages — Overview Does it happens only in America? No, it happens in every pluralistic society where people of different faiths, races, and ethnicities interact—in colleges, workplaces, libraries, restaurants, on planes, buses, or trains. In this article, I
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Polygamy and Its Cultural Contexts Some religions and cultures still approve polygamy. For instance, what if a boy initially marries a girl and later takes a second wife? Polygamy is not allowed in Western societies, but it is permitted in many Muslim societies. In Hindu culture, the practice is often overlooked rather than formally accepted.
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