Muslim Minds To Return To Reason
Commentary by Mike Ghouse Dr. Faizur Rahman, a Muslim scholar from Chennai, India, writes about Mustafa Aykol’s book, “A scholar of Islam implores Muslims to stop deifying received tradition and… Read more »
Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return To Reason, Freedom, And Tolerance Review: Theology Of Tolerance
By A. Faizur Rahman 27 March 2022 https://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/reopening-muslim-minds-a-return-to-reason-freedom-and-tolerance-review-theology-of-tolerance/article65248268.eceA scholar of Islam implores Muslims to stop deifying received tradition and undertake a critical study of their religious past, shedding unyielding legalism… Read more »
Congressional Briefing on Indian Judiciary by Mike Ghouse
In a Congressional Briefing organized by the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) alongside a coalition of 18 organizations, Dr. Mike Ghouse spoke on the Indian Police Service and its carrying… Read more »
Indian judiciary is Complicit in Systemic Violence And Discrimination Against Minorities: Congressional Briefing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (March 25, 2022) – Far from upholding the democratic values of justice and impartiality, the Indian judiciary is complicit in allowing India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)… Read more »
Dr. Muqtedar Khan On Foreign Policy By War Mongers
Brilliant and bold piece. Damned warmongers! The article is followed by critical points in the article. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/unexpected-consequences-russian-invasion-ukraine-201314 Outstanding article; it’s powerful. A few things I really like are here: “Why… Read more »
Kashmir Files – Counter Documentary
***CHALLENGING THE VERACITY OF THE FILM KASHMIR FILES*** You have already read a ton about the film Kashmir Files. I have read the propagandists as well as the critics, but I have not seen… Read more »
Film : Shudra To Khalsa
Review by Mike Ghouse It is an over-dramatized movie with a mixture of facts and fiction. The film’s timing is terrible given the discord in Indian society, leading to further… Read more »
Shab -E- Baraat – A Muslim Festival
THE NIGHT OF ATONEMENT Shab-e-baraat is celebrated on the 15th of Shaban, the 8TH month of the Muslim calendar. Shab e Barat night or the Night of forgiveness is a significant… Read more »
Burqa Judgement
The Karnataka High Court has passed the verdict. “Hijab not an essential part of Islam” Three judges gave the judgment. It is a sad day for Muslim girls accustomed to… Read more »
Defending The Rights Of Atheists
I received an odd question today at the Center for Pluralism, asking me to send material against Atheism. Here was my response. Atheists, once we’re belligerent, and persecuting others, they… Read more »