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.…
A Contemporary Perspective on Interfaith Marriages Interfaith marriages are increasingly becoming common, and Quran 2:221 from Surah Al-Baqarah is frequently referenced in these discussions. Interpretations vary — some follow traditional scholarly views, while others seek timeless Quranic wisdom as it applies in our lives. The Quran urges us to think and reflect, not follow blindly.…
The Wedding Ceremony took place across the pond, in the barn – the barn is about 30′ tall inside and held about 100 people. The Bride and Groom’s friends represented America and its many races and religions. Indeed, my vision for America is that we all connect and “know” each other. It is my dreamland,…
Welcome to America the land of open minds. I thank the Lord for making me an instrument of bringing his creation together, one couple at a time, creating harmony and peace among them. Over the years, I have officiated Inter-faith, inter-racial, and inter-ethnic and now it is a joy to officiant the inter-cultural wedding.Over 200…
Muslim Wedding Officiant Our Services Venues Videographers Photographers DJs Caterers Bridal Wear Flower Arrangement Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse is a Social Scientist, Public Speaker, thinker, author, newsmaker, and Interfaith Wedding Officiant. He is deeply committed to Pluralism in Religion, Politics, Societies, Human rights, and religious freedom. He is the founder and president of the Center for…
We Officiate Muslim and Interfaith Marriages Allah is the Arabic word for God. He is the Rabbul Aalameen (Quran1:2), the universe’s causer, maintainer, and recycler. He installed the love chip in individuals as if it were a GPS implant in every human being, bringing two souls together. That is you and your fiancée among the…
Muslim Wedding Officiant Our Services Venues Videographers Photographers DJs Caterers Bridal Wear Flower Arrangement Our professional activities – Muslim wedding officiant, MPV, Muslims nikahs. Recent Event A Rabbi and I officiated a Muslim-Jewish wedding, which went seamlessly. Working with Rabbis, Pastors, Pundits, and people of other faiths has been a pleasure. However, most of the…
Best Wedding Officiant This morning, I officiated a Vietnamese-Burmese, Buddhist Muslim wedding. It’s pure joy to see different people come together and live harmoniously. You don’t have to be like-minded to live in harmony, but learn to accept and respect each other for who you are. These young couples are creating a new paradigm. I…
Dr. Zafar Iqbal. In my stay of about five decades in North America, I have experienced changes in the lifestyle, food habits, and social and cultural practices of immigrants from the Subcontinents. Like most first-generation immigrants, the South Asian populations settling in their newly adopted land worked hard to adhere to the family traditions they…
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…