Author Archives: Mike Ghouse

About Mike Ghouse

Dr. Mike Ghouse is a public speaker and the Executive Director of the Center for Pluralism in Washington, DC. He is committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. More about him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeghouse/

Diwali Message: Furast Ke Pal – a moment of your time.

Dr Mike Ghouse. On this happy occasion of Diwali, the best gift you can give to your parents, spouse, siblings, children, relatives, and friends is the “Fursat Ke Pal.” That… Read more »

I Voted Today, Nov 3, 2020

A question for you, if one of the candidates wins by one vote, would that be your vote? You still have time till 8 PM tonite. A few surprising positions… Read more »

Islamic Value – Civil Dialogue

Taken from the book American Muslim Agenda by Dr. Mike Ghouse Chapter 16. Islamic Value No. 12 Civil Dialogue Sura “Kafirun” is an epitome of Civil Dialogue. One of the… Read more »

Islamic Value – Free Will

Taken from the book American Muslim Agenda by Dr. Mike Ghouse Chapter 16: Islamic Values No. 11 Free Will Free will is one of the most essential values of humanity,… Read more »

Islamic Value – Pluralism

Taken from the book American Muslim Agenda by Dr. Mike Ghouse Chapter 16: Islamic Value No. 10 Pluralism The idea of Pluralism is new to Muslims, but it is not… Read more »

IAMC Letter to Kulkarni and my response

Please read the previous two essays listed below as related articles to understand the following essay. Khalid Azam, thanks for sharing the letter to Kulkarni, and I read through it…. Read more »

Right-wing Indians and India’s Future

Mike Ghouse First of all, they do not represent the values of India, Indians, Hindus, and Hinduism. They will spend time and energy to ally with extremists elsewhere on the… Read more »

Racism & Anti-Semitism are diseases.

RACISM | ANTI-SEMITISM ARE DISEASES To paraphrase the words of Jesus and Muhammad, I would say, “Forgive them lord, for they know not.” What we need to do is work… Read more »

Kulkarni’s promise

Kulkarni’s Promise & My Commentary Sri Preston Kulkarni is running for the US Congress from Congressional District 22 from Houston, Texas. I have taken an u-turn based on his firm… Read more »

Americas voice Dr. Mike Ghouse with David Brody

MY FIRST TV SHOW with AMERICA’S VOICE After a three-year gap, I am back on national TV and excited to join America’s voice as a commentator. America’s Voice is a… Read more »