Growing up without filters of religion, nationality, race, or ethnicity, couples of South Asian descent marry for only love Ishq par zor nahīñ hai ye vo ātish ‘ġhālib’Ki lagāe na lage aur bujhāe na bane Love is not in one’s control, this is that fire rousedIt cannot be willed to ignite, nor can it be…
On June 12, 2017, it will have been 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Americans should in fact be allowed to marry a partner of whatever race they want. Since then, many American couples have availed themselves of that right, although white people remain much less likely to marry another race than people of…
By Our Representative In an email alert to Counterview, a senior Washington DC-based activist has said that recent trends suggest, when India is regressing, the diaspora in the US is fast progressing ahead with having interfaith marriages. In the long haul, the more we are united, the lesser the friction between the peoples and greater the…
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The full article is in my book, The “American Muslim Agenda – Muslims building a cohesive America.” available on kindle and Amazon. Two more books are on the horizon – Pluralism in America and Standing up for others. By Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse The sole intent of this essay is to shape and preserve the…
India is perhaps the first nation in the world with a record of interfaith weddings. The Great King Akbar married a Hindu princess and both kept their religions. India has been a beacon of hope – However, with the rise of jingoist nationalists, and silent approval of harassment of Interfaith couples, India witnessed severe setbacks…
This is good to hear – despite the villains threatening interfaith marriages in India, people still marry – 589 interfaith marriages this year in New Delhi is a good sign. No one can stop any two people from getting married. Love has no bounds! Courtesy – India Post NEW DELHI: Nearly 19,250 marriages were registered in the…
Men have not outgrown their ‘need’ to control others, particularly their women. They want their women to be subservient to their whims, even in America, and in all faith traditions. It is what the men wish that happens. The societies are still misogynistic, and I hope it will change. I am pleased to share the…
The article follows a comment by Dr. Mike Ghouse; “Compatibility” was the main reason for marriages to last, but it was wrapped up in the same “religion” and same “culture and ethnicity.” The previous societies assumed that compatibility exists only among people of the same faith, and within the same ethnicity. That was indeed true…
like this part in particular, ” All of the events over the weekend were outdoors and the couple put very specific pandemic guidelines in place — requesting that every eligible guest be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 before arrival and send proof of vaccination in advance of the weekend. For guests who could not be fully…