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Monday, October 15, 2012

Standing up for Malala in Dallas, Texas

Standing up for Malala Yousufzai in Dallas, Texas

url- http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2012/10/standing-up-for-malala-in-dallas-texas.html

Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other Diaspora came together to stand up in solidarity with Malala at FunAsia Center tonight at 8:00 PM.

The event was organized by John Hammond, Sharriq Hamid and Shabnam Modgil of Fun Asia Center, a model center in Dallas that brings Desi communities together. This is a good business idea that is worth emulating across the United States and the world. Details are at www.Funasia.net

The man who came after every one was gone with his own candles,
Dr. Arif Jamal and Mike Ghouse were the other two left on the ground

Shabnam Modgil opened the event followed by an array of speakers including, Sharriq Hamid, Tina Sharma, Dr. Mona Shah, Ghulam Jangda, Nadeem Zaman, Dr. Ayyub, Anjum Anwar, myself and John Hammond.

The following is an outline of my talk:

Malala has become a catalyst for a change that Pakistan was looking for decades; her suffering will bring a new beginning, new sawera (morning) and a new azm (determination) to Pakistan. It was heartwarming to note that 50 Key Muslim Scholars issued a statement condemning the extremism displayed by a looney; the support for Malala is increasing by the day. The candle light vigil is not only observed in Pakistan, but throughout the world, including India, Canada and the United States.

To honor this unity of people from different faiths and nationalities, let me share the religious greetings from different faiths, as we are gathered here tonight, all greetings are designed to acknowledge the stranger with a desire to connect and a possible friendship. Whether it is Namaste, Salam, Shalom, and Satsriakal or peace, it is has the same ingredient in it. You are welcome to recite quietly, in chorus or don’t have to participate.

Every human is built to feel good with unity, and tonight, we are witnessing it again, people put all the barriers down and have joined in for Malala. Thanks to every one of you who repeated the following greetings in chorus;

Baha’i - Allah'u'Abha
Buddhism - Buddha Namo

Christian - Peace to you

Hindu - Namaste

Jain - Jai Jinendra

Jewish- Shalom
Muslim - Salaam
Native American - blessings of mother earth
Sikh- Satsriakal

Wicca - To goodness we bow

Zoroastrian - Hamazor Hama Ashobed.

Pakistan has endured extremism, and it reached its peak when a teenage girl was threatened not to seek education, and was shot and she is hurt. Prophet Muhammad had said to go the far ends of the earth to learn. My friends, this catalytic event is for changing the course of history in Pakistan.

God has promised in Quraan that when things get worse, he will send a prophet, messenger, a peacemaker or an event to restore the goodness. Krishna in Bhagvad Gita promises that whenever adharma (un-righteousness) takes over the society, he will appear and restore the dharma (righteousness). This is that moment to restore trust and safety for every Pakistani, and hope it can be built where no Pakistani has to live in fear of the other.

The solution does not lie in matching their extremism with our in-tolerance towards them, there is no end to that, what we need to find is a way to have a dialogue with them, they are obviously misguided from some source, we need to go that source with them and remove it from the root, and with their consensus, and not through oppression. It can be done.

Let’s keep building this momentum, the world is with Malala, I am the very best for Pakistan and her people.

Two days ago, another event was organized and it is summarized at Malala, we stand with you and your commitment to education http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2012/10/malala-we-stand-with-you-and-your.html

Mike Ghouse is committed to building a Cohesive America and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. He is a professional speaker, thinker and a writer on pluralism, politics, civic affairs, Islam, India, Israel, peace and justice. Mike is a frequent guest onSean Hannity show on Fox TV, and a commentator on national radio networks, he contributes weekly to the Texas Faith Column at Dallas Morning News and regularly atHuffington post, Smirking Chimp and several other periodicals across the world. The blogwww.TheGhousediary.com is updated daily and MikeGhouse.net indexes all his activities.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Good things are happening in India Pakistan Relations;

http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2011/11/good-things-are-happening-in-india.html

If we want a positive change that the majority of us inherently want, we have to stoke the goodness in each one of us. I hope these acts of goodness start piling up one by one and build a momentum towards resolving our conflicts and figuring out prosperity to each one of our citizens.

This highlights a major factor in nation(s) building - you take on step forward to nurture goodwill, the other is bound to take a similar step, please don’t stop the momentum if the others do not match... keep doing, some day others will come around. National policies should not be based on pushing the other down, but lifting them and raising along with them with the lift.

The fodder for the politicians is hate and anti-India or anti-Pakistan propaganda, because there are a few immoral chamchas out there who clap for their false destructive heroism, the idiots want to do more damage. Please do not encourage the ones who gain nothing and don’t let others prosper either.

Next time one spills hate for India or Pakistan, be blunt and ask them - does this feed your family? Does this make your heart purer? If it is an older man, ask him, if he is ever going to flush out the sewer from his heart?

Thank God, out of the 100,000 Indians and Pakistanis in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, you can count on an insignificant number of about a dozen of them with sewage filled hearts. I pray that they flush it out and start enjoying the life. It is never too late and I would clap for those who are committed to bring goodness.

We have to continue to do the good, there is hope in it and there is goodness in it for all. Let us become the Ambassadors of peace whether the other acts good or not. We need to be free from ill-will, let the politicians feed of that...

Here are the three things this week:

1. Pakistan Says, India played a big role in support for the UN Seat -http://mikeghouseforindia.blogspot.com/2011/11/pak-says-india-played-big-role-in-its.html

2. Historical Hindu temple reopens after 60 yrs in northwest Pak - http://mikeghouseforindia.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-hindu-temple-reopens-after.html

3. Pakistan Ambassador Celebrates Diwali - http://mikeghouseforindia.blogspot.com/2011/10/pakistan-ambassador-breaks-new-ground.html

4. Moment of Humanity after 46 years http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2011/08/moment-of-humanity-after-46-years-of.html

Mike Ghouse is a speaker, thinker and a writer and presents pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. All his work is indexed at www.MikeGhouse.net.

INTRODUCTION

Mike Ghouse is committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions to media and to the public on important and complex issues of the day and is available to speak in a variety of settings such as schools, seminars, conferences, and places of worship, or the work place.

Mike is a frequent guest on Fox News, (The Hannity Show), and has been interviewed on nationally syndicated Radio shows along with Dallas TV, Print and Radio networks and occasional interviews on NPR. He is a member of the Texas Faith panel of Dallas Morning News and writes on issues facing the nation every week. He has spoken at international forums including the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, in Melbourne, Australia, Middle East Peace Initiative, in Jerusalem, the International Leadership conference, in Hawaii, and in Washington

The Foundation for Pluralism champions the idea of co-existence by respecting and accepting the otherness of those different from ourselves. The World Muslim Congress is committed to nurturing the pluralistic ideals embedded in Islam. Heavily involved in both, Mike Ghouse is committed to building cohesive societies and has produced outstanding public events to bring Americans together of different religions, ethnicities and races on common grounds of building a safe and secure America.

He is a speaker, thinker, collaborator and a writer on the subjects of Pluralism, the interfaith movement, cohesive societies, Islam, India, hope and world peace. Over 1000 articles of Mike’s have been published worldwide and two books are poised to be released this summer. His work is reflected in 4 websites and 27 Blogs indexed at http://www.mikeghouse.net/
C
oncerned by the divisiveness, he saw the need to bring Americans together and founded America Together Foundation committed to building a cohesive America, indeed it is in response to ACT America which is bent on pitching one American against the other. We will be holding series of educational programs, conferences and workshops to address the issues that divide us such as Civil Right, GLBT, Quraan, Abortion, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Racial Profiling and Stereotyping.

The Annual Unity Day USA is in its 7th year now, it is a purposeful event to bring Americans together, on this Unity Day, we the people of the United States of America of every faith, race, ethnicity, culture and background will gather to express our commitment to co-existence, unity, prosperity and wellbeing of our nation.

Thanksgiving Celebration is in its 15th year showcasing cultural diversity.

The 5th Annual Reflections on Holocaust and Genocides is to learn and to acknowledge and reflect upon the terrible things we have inflicted upon each other and commit to avert such tragedies. Through this event non-Jewish people have consciously learned about Holocaust for the first time, it was also for the first time that people of 14 faiths came together to join in to commemorate the Holocaust that commemorated within the Jewish Community for years. They are not alone anymore in their anguish, we are all in it together with them, and it is a Muslim initiative to effect a positive change.

The programs, seminars and workshops conducted by the Foundation for Pluralism have become a part of the America Together Foundation. While the Foundation for Pluralism continues championing the idea of co-existence through respecting and accepting the otherness of other, the commitment to nurturing the pluralistic ideals embedded in Islam through the World Muslim Congress continues.

Mike is a speaker, thinker, collaborator and a writer on the subjects of Pluralism, the Interfaith Movement, Cohesive Societies, Islam, India, Hope and World Peace. Over 1000 of his articles have been published worldwide and two books are poised to be released this summer. His work is reflected in 4 websites and 27 Blogs indexed at http://www.mikeghouse.net

To engage Mike in a dialogue, conference or a talk, write to Ghousespeaks@gmail.com and email dedicated for this purpose or you can call him on a short notice at 214.325.1916