Qur’aan Conference, an American event

Qur’aan Conference, an American event

From times immemorial Religion has been “abused” and “misused” to someone gain, usually for controlling others. Are we going to let that happen? As Americans, we can pull ourselves together and not fall for the temptations to divide ourselves. No American has to live in fear of the other, nor live in anxieties or discomfort.

All our faiths reinforce the creed of "One Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all.” Details at http://www.quraanconference.com/

Mike Ghouse is a speaker on Pluralism and Islam offering pluralistic solutions to the media and public on issues of the day. His blogs and sites are listed at www.MikeGhouse.net

A busy week about Muslims and Islam

This has been a hectic week for me.

I have two more interviews scheduled this week, including one on Sunday with the Dallas Morning News about Islamophobia.

A Muslim challenges Pastor Jeffress, Jones, Phelps and Robertson
http://quraan-today.blogspot.com/2010/09/rev-robert-jeffress-challenged-on.html

Muslims, Hindus and Jews are going to hell.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/091310-pastor%2C-muslims-meet-to-discuss-quran

Pastor, Muslims Meet to Discuss Quran

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/091310-pastor,-muslims-meet-to-discuss-quran

Qur'aan Burning; an appeal to Muslims
http://quraan-today.blogspot.com/2010/09/quraan-burning-appeal-to-muslims.html

Christians and Muslims meet

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/christians-and-muslims-meet

Texas Faith: What religion stories should the media focus on?http://religionblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/09/texas-faith-the-media-and-reli.html

UnitydayUSA

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/religion/stories/DN-unityday_13met.ART0.State.Edition1.358b243.html

UnitydayUSA-2010

YOU ARE INVITED!
It is a purposeful event to bring Americans together and to stand up for the safety, security and cohesiveness of America. It’s open to all and it’s free, check out the details at: http://www.unitydayusa.com/


Invitation to 6th Annual
UNITY DAY USA -2010
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Unity church of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230

SEPTEMBER JOYS AND SORROWS

Happy Rosh Hashanah, L'shana tova!
Happy Ramadan – Ramadan Mubarak!
Happy Paryushan – Michami Dukadam
Happy Janmashtami - Krishna's birth celebrations
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi – May your obstacles be gone
Sorrows of 9/11, Pakistan and Guatemalan Floods

Unity day is a blessing
http://www.unitydayusa.com/

Thank you
Mike Ghouse

Sean Hannity website reads thus...

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

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Hour 1	Is Obama becoming unhinged?
Hour 2	Michael Barone, Scott Rasmussen and John Zogby
Hour 3	Jay Sekulow and Michael Ghouse
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http://www.hannity.com/show/2010/09/07

Is Obama Becoming Unhinged?
A freshly charged Sean Hannity took the national airwaves after a restful holiday weekend – ready for the next 56 days before Election Day. Sean started the show by commenting on President Obama's remarks at a Labor Day rally in Wisconsin. Obama lashed out at Republicans, accusing them of being unwilling to cooperate with his socialist agenda. "When it comes to just about everything we've done to strengthen our middle class, to rebuild our economy, almost every Republican in Congress says no. Even on things we usually agree on, they say no. If I said the sky was blue, they say no. If I said fish live in the sea, they'd say no," Obama said at the rally. "The president is really becoming unhinged," Sean said incredulously. "Republicans are saying 'no' to your debt, 'no' to your reckless deficits, 'no' to health care, 'no to cap and tax and 'no' to yet another proposed failed stimulus plan. This president simply cannot take any criticism!" said Sean.

Political Tsunami For Democrats
Michael Barone, senior Political Analyst for the Washington Examiner and pollster John Zogby spoke with Sean in the show's second hour about the possibility of Republicans regaining control of the House. Barone and Zogby both felt that it's entirely possible for Republicans to gain the necessary number of seats to win the majority in the House. "Sean I'm feeling kinda bad in the pit of my stomach for a lot of Democratic members of Congress who I've gotten to know over the years...because they're gonna lose," Barone commented. Zogby told Sean that "this is the greatest advantage we've seen for Republicans since I've been doing this. The Democratic enthusiasm just isn't there right now. The only negative news I see for Republicans is that most people are simply voting against Democrats rather than voting for Republicans."

Terry Jones: "Burn A Koran Day"
Terry Jones, a controversial Florida preacher, started a firestorm of debate on Facebook when he called for people around the world to set fire to copies of the Koran. General Patraeus warned that the images of burning the Koran could endanger the lives of U.S. troops. Sean invited Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice and Michael Ghouse to the program to discuss the issue. "This will do nothing," Michael Ghouse said, "the right thing to do is pray for their good will." Sekulow concurred, adding, "This is an unnecessary act of provocation. This, in my view, is a very bad publicity stunt."

Show Guests:

Jay Sekulow

Jay Alan Sekulow (born June 10, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American attorney and radio talkshow host. He currently serves as Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a conservative religious organization founded by evangelist Pat Robertson to oppose the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as serving as Chief Counsel of the European Centre for Law and Justice.

John Zogby

John Zogby (born 1948) is an American political pollster and first senior fellow at The Catholic University of America's Life Cycle Institute. He is the founder, president and CEO of Zogby International, a polling firm known for both phone polling and interactive, Internet-based polling.

Mike Ghouse

Mike Ghouse is a speaker, thinker, writer, optimist and an activist of Pluralism, Justice, Islam, India and Civil Societies. He is a conflict mitigater and a goodwill nurturer offering pluralistic solutions to issues of the day. His work is reflected at 3 websites & 22 Blogs listed at mikeghouse.net

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Out to Jerusalem

Middle East Peace Initiative.

A bunch of us from the United States will be visiting Israel on a peace conference, from Dallas Bishop Mark Hernandes, Dr. Karen Hollie and myself will be visiting there from August 20th through 25th.

God willing, I will be breaking my fast at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, all of that will be updated on my Ramadan Exclusive listed on my site, and the trip will be updated on the Foundation for Pluralism and my site.

We will be touring these facilities. Holy Land Tour: Jordan River Valley, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Nazareth, Mt. Carmel and Druze Holy Site.

Old City Holy Sites Tour: Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Golgotha, Via Dolorosa, Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock, Gethsemane Holy Ground and Church, Bethlehem
We will be free on the 25th and I will make an effort to visit the Bahai Shrine in Haifa, Israel.

"The Universal Peace Federation is sponsoring the MEPI series in order to provide support for world leaders in their conscientious efforts to address and resolve critical global problems. Recognizing the profound significance and power of religion as a force for peace in our troubled world, MEPI brings together the family of faiths, providing a model of interfaith service and leadership characterized by mutual respect, harmony and cooperation, for the sake of peace."

"In August of 2000, UPF’s Founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, spoke at the United Nations and proposed the establishment of an interfaith council within the UN system. Over the past ten years significant steps have been taken toward that goal. However, much work remains to be done in order to make the dream a reality. The International Interfaith Consultation will provide an opportunity to assess the UPF Founder’s proposal and work toward recommendations that may be presented to the United Nations when the General Assembly opens on September 21 in New York."

I have ben a part of these initiatives since 2005, when I had the honor of meeting Rev and Mrs. Moon in person. I am proud to be a part of this organizations. I am particularly moved by His holiness Reverend Moon, who has built up a kingdom of goodness with a powerful mission; living for others.

Mike Ghouse is a speaker on Pluralism and Islam offering pluralistic solution to the media and the public on issues of the day. His work is spread in 22 blogs and 3 websites listed at http://www.mikeghouse.net/

Mike Gousha?

I was watching Obama talk on ground Zero http://news.yahoo.com/video/politics-15749652/21414942#video=21414337 then a whole lot of links popped with my name on it.

Then one name that popped "Mike Gousha"... I thought it was a mistake, but there is one TV Anchor with that name.
http://news.yahoo.com/video/politics-15749652/21414942#video=21414526

Ground Zero Blog

This issue is engaging the American Public, both for and against; in this blog I will save the links of articles that come across my knowledge as a reference for the researchers. We have to find solutions for co-existence and sustainable harmony. OPPOSING: Right wingers from Republicans, Jews, Christians, Hindus, and Left winger liberal Muslims are in it together. FAVORING: Moderate Americans, Religious leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and others are in support of this center. DAY LIGHT: It is clear as daylight; indeed, it is a political opportunity for the losing right wing republicans, hang on to any thing to create chaos and disharmony and then BS Americans that they will solve the problems.

http://groundzeromosque.blogspot.com/

Intra faith work among Muslims

My fasting and my prayers are my personal business, however, to encourage diversity and understanding of others. God has created each one of us and expects to know each other. Knowledge leads to understanding and understanding to acceptance of a different point of view and respecting the otherness of other amounts to honoring God, for it is he who has created diversity intentionally. Indeed, knowing each other mitigates conflicts and nurtures goodwill resulting in peaceful societies. (Reference Quraan 49:13).

http://ramadanexclusive.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-iftaar-schedule.html

Ramadan is about Humility

True fasting is self-purification; and from this, a rich inner life brings about values such as justice, generosity, patience, kindness, forgiveness, mercy and empathy - values that are indispensable for the success of the community. Consciousness of behavior and vigilance over action are the most profound dimensions of fasting: the fasting of the heart focuses on the attachment to the divine.

The essence of Ramadan is to become Humble
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2010/08/the_essence_of_ramadan_is_to_become_humble.html

Happy Indepdence day to Pakistan

I wish a very happy Pakistan Independence day to all my Pakistani friends.

Now, it is your turn to bring independence to the millions who are going through trauma from the floods. My prayers to all those who have lost their lives and pray for the survivors to trust in the almighty for help to come.

We the people of the subcontinent also need to gain freedom from bias towards each other on religious, nationalistic or ethnic basis. We need to be free and achieve the Mukti, Nijaat, Nirvana, Moksha, Salvation and real freedom from our own littleness.

Years ago, when I was doing my radio from August 1 through 15th, we learned all about the culuture, history, civilization, geography, religions, local customs and cuisine of the Subcontinent, i.e,. India, Paksitan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. And I recall on the 14th August, we had the Indians, Bangladeshis, Nepalese and Sri Lankans sing a line or two of the Pakistani National songs and the same was done on August 15, India's independence day.

Here is what is needed now:

Dallas Pakistanis: There is a group that helps with bore wells in Dallas, they did the work in Darfur, Congo and Somalia. If you need access, let me know.

Louisville Friends: There is a man in Louisville who has invented fast clean water producing machines, he took a truck load of them to Haiti and he can be of great assistance.

Ayesha and I have coordinated information flow from Karachi during the earthquake in Kashmir and now she is active with the flood tragedy. Here is her note.

Flood Relief: Pakistani NGOs need Support-Cash or Kind Donations.
by Ayesha Hasan on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 9:17pm

If you’re willing to contribute, or know somebody who is then please contact the following organizations for Cash or *Kind (please scroll down) Donations.

Support can also be provided by donating the following commodities Please do not donate old/expired items.

Please make sure items are properly packed.

1. Clothing: Shalwar Kameez in various sizes for men, women and children

2. Shoes

3. Bedding

4. Tents

5. Jerricans (large plastic cans that hold 20 liters of water or other liquids)

6. Crockery & Cutlery preferably of steel

7. Buckets

8. Soaps

9. Towels

10. Rice

11. Sugar

12. Flour

13. Cooking Oil

14. Tea, Milk (tetra packs or powder)

15. Drinking Water

16. Sealed Food Items: Glucose Biscuits



Medicines:

1. Water Purification Tablets

2. Vaccines

3. Pain killers

4. Cough Syrup

5. Glucose

6. Antibiotics e.g. tetnus, amoxil, gentamycin.

7. IV cannulas- most common are 18,22,24- Butterfly cannulas: these are for children

8. IV Drip sets

9. IV drips: normal saline

10. Local anesthetics (injections)

11. Cotton bandages

12. Crepe Bandages

13. Guaze Pads

14. Cotton

15. Surgical instruments


1. Khwendo Kor (KK)

http://www.khwendokor.org.pk/


Donation in Pakistan:

Bank: HABIB BANK LIMITED

Account Title: Khwendo Kor

Account Number: 1697-00056724-01

Branch Code: 1697

Swift Code: HABBPKKA007

Branch Address University Town, Peshawar



Contact Info:

Head Office House # 130, Street # 4, Sector K-3, Phase-3, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Pakistan

Tel: +92-91-5822255, 5818589

Fax: +92-91-5829026

E-mail: info@khwendokor.org.pk



2. Voice of the Civil Society (VOTCS)

http://www.voiceofthecivilsociety.com/Home-.html



Donation in Pakistan:

Account name: Volunteers, Voice of the Civil Society

Account no: 1549-79001393-03

SWIFT CODE: HABBPKKAA007

Branch Code: 1549

Habib Bank Limited Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 5, Karachi



Donation in U.S.:

SunTrust Bank Lincoln Road

Miami Beach Branch

ABA Routing #063102152

Account #1000096055453

Account: Volunteers Voice of the Civil Society AKA VOTCS



Contact Info:

VOTCS – Pakistan, House no 7/2, Zulfiqar Street 4, Phase 8, D.H.A., Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: +92.21.5464446

Email: info@votcs.com, samina@votcs.com, irum@votcs.com





VOTCS, North America, Inc.

690 NE 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137 USA

Tel: 1-786-367-6559

Contact Person in U.S.: Samina Ghafoor Punjwani: spunjwani@aol.com



3. Concerned Citizens Society of Pakistan (CCP)

http://www.ccp.org.pk/



Donation in Pakistan:

Bank Al-Habib

A/c No.0065-0081-001555-01-6

Title: Concerned Citizens Society of Pakistan (CCP)



Please Note: while remitting any fund please make sure to write PURPOSE OF REMITTANCE and sender complete name and address (not P.O. Box in address). The deposit can be made in any branch of Bank Al-Habib anywhere in the country.



Donation in U.S. DOLLARS:

Nostro Account Title: HABIB AMERICAN BANK NEW YORK, NY 10016 UNITED STATES

SWIFT ID: HANYUS33XXX

FED ABA NO: 026007362

OUR BANK NAME: BANK AL HABIB LIMITED, KARACHI

PAKISTAN OUR SWIFT ID: BAHLPKKAXXX

OUR NOSTRO ACCOUNT NO: 20729933

ULTIMATE CREDIT TO: M/S.CONCERNED CITIZENS SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN

ACCOUNT NO: 0065-0081-001555-01-6



Donation in POUND STERLING GBP:

NOSTRO ACCOUNT TITLE: HABIBSONS BANK LIMITED, LONDON, U.K.

SWIFT ID: HSBLGB2LXXX SORT CODE: 40-50-83

OUR BANK NAME: BANK AL HABIB LIMITED, KARACHI, PAKISTAN

OUR SWIFT ID: BAHLPKKAXXX

OUR NOSTRO ACCOUNT NO: 21003565

ULTIMATE CREDIT TO: M/S.CONCERNED CITIZENS SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN

ACCOUNT NO: 0065-0081-001555-01-6



Donations in EURO:

NOSTRO ACCOUNT TITLE: COMMERZBANKA.G. FRANKFURT, GERMANY

SWIFT ID: COBADEFFXXX

IBAN CODE: DE82500400000880712501

OUR BANK NAME: BANK AL HABIB LIMITED, KARACHI, PAKISTAN

OUR SWIFT ID: BAHLPKKAXXX

OUR NOSTRO ACCOUNT NO: 400880712501

ULTIMATE CREDIT TO: M/S.CONCERNED CITIZENS SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN

ACCOUNT NO: 0065-0081-001555-01-6



Contact Info:

Mobile: +92-3084318767

Email: concernedpakistan@gmail.com

Email: info@ccp.org.pk



4. Omar Asghar Khan Development Foundation (OAKDF)

http://www.oakdf.org.pk/



Donation Info:

Account Title: Omar Asghar Khan Development Foundation

Current Account #: 0030445261000455

Bank: MCB Bank (1028), Super Market, Islamabad-Pakistan

SWIFT Code: MUCBPKKAMCC

All cash contributions are tax exempt

Tax exemption #6043/RTO/ATD/2008-09 dated 12 May.2009



Contact Info:

2-B, Parbat Road F-7/3, Islamabad-PAKISTAN

Telephone: ++92 51 2611092/4

Fax: ++92 51 2611090

Email: info@oakdf.org.pk





*Support can also be provided by donating the following commodities Please do not donate old/expired items.

Please make sure items are properly packed.



1. Clothing: Shalwar Kameez in various sizes for men, women and children

2. Shoes

3. Bedding

4. Tents

5. Jerricans (large plastic cans that hold 20 liters of water or other liquids)

6. Crockery & Cutlery preferably of steel

7. Buckets

8. Soaps

9. Towels

10. Rice

11. Sugar

12. Flour

13. Cooking Oil

14. Tea, Milk (tetra packs or powder)

15. Drinking Water

16. Sealed Food Items: Glucose Biscuits



Medicines:

1. Water Purification Tablets

2. Vaccines

3. Pain killers

4. Cough Syrup

5. Glucose

6. Antibiotics e.g. tetnus, amoxil, gentamycin.

7. IV cannulas- most common are 18,22,24- Butterfly cannulas: these are for children

8. IV Drip sets

9. IV drips: normal saline

10. Local anesthetics (injections)

11. Cotton bandages

12. Crepe Bandages

13. Guaze Pads

14. Cotton

15. Surgical instruments