Muslim Interfaith Marriages

Muslim Interfaith Marriages Interfaith weddings with customized sermons to reflect the religious, social or pluralistic sentimen The marriage license is the legal document of marriage.

ABOUT INTERFAITH MARRIAGES

It is disappointing to many a couples, that their clergy or a parent insists that the other person convert to their faith tradition, some do, and some fake it and some are not comfortable with the idea. The couple is deeply committed to marry, they go ahead and get married any way without the ceremony, but sorely miss out on the integral part of their ceremony, sometim

es leaving a sense of inexplicable incompleteness in their lives. Marriage is between two individuals, and their families and friends are supporters and cheerleaders to celebrate and complete their joy. Mike Ghouse is committed to perform interfaith weddings to complete the joy of wedding ceremony for these couples. He is a member of the American Marriage Ministries, The Ministry is a non-profit organization established in Washington State in 2009 to provide people the ability to celebrated marriages according to their own terms. As a Pluralist, Mike officiates the weddings of such couples, and optionally delivers a sermon to reflect the essence of humanity in respecting the otherness of other, and accepting each other's uniqueness. If the couple prefers to fulfil the religiosity of the parents, relatives and friends, the sermon would be tailored to include reflections and essence of the faith of the couple. Even though the couple may not be religious, they would still prefer to have a semblance of it in the most important moment of their life. Mike is Founder and President of Foundation for Pluralism – www.foundationforpluralism.com and teaches essence of every faith, and he is a member of the American Marriage Ministries, a non-profit established in Washington State in 2009. "We provide all people the ability to celebrate marriage and other religious functions according to their beliefs. We believe that this is an innate human right and is also protected by the 1st Amendment. Our values come from the understanding that all people, whether religious or not, have deep personal values and should be treated with respect, acceptance, and understanding." Marriage is a celebration that brings people together, and we want to extend that ethos further by being a church comprised of a wide cross-section of people that have found common ground in the service of bringing people together. To begin, the legal dimension to officiating a wedding simply involves completing a piece of paper, the marriage license. It is filed for by the couple from their local government prior to the wedding. The role of the minister is to conduct the wedding, have the couple present their marriage license, make sure that the information is correct, and complete the license. The couple then returns the completed license back to its office of issuance. Personally, Mike 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, interfaith, politics and civic affairs. Mike is a frequent guest on Sean 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 at Huffington post, and several periodicals across the world. The blog www.TheGhousediary.com is updated daily. Two books are poised to be released this year on Pluralism in America, and Americans Together building a cohesive America. Details at www.MikeGhouse.net

A Dream Come True Through Marriage**547 Weddings | 4 Races | 76 Ethnicities**During my time at the Food Craft Institute ...
07/29/2025

A Dream Come True Through Marriage
**547 Weddings | 4 Races | 76 Ethnicities**

During my time at the Food Craft Institute in Bangalore, I had the opportunity to meet people from various states and even some international students from as diverse as Japan, Nigeria, and Thailand. Later, while working at Fluor in Saudi Arabia, I interacted with individuals from 44 nationalities around the world. I learned about their cultures, practiced pronouncing their names, and enjoyed their cuisines—all while in Saudi Arabia. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with diverse groups.

Now, America is making me more universal; I have officiated weddings for 77 ethnicities. The most recent couple I married is from Kurdistan and Bangladesh; the one before that was from South Africa and Native America. In total, I have officiated weddings for individuals from 11 different faiths and all races. My dream is to officiate weddings for at least 190 ethnicities, encompassing all cultures on this planet, and to work with professionals from over 35 fields, including medical doctors, scientists, data scientists, pilots, nurses, plumbers, and construction workers.

Connecting with fellow human beings without bias brings me immense joy, and I feel at peace with everyone. I thank my parents for blessing me with an open mind, which makes me comfortable with everyone. Despite the challenges we face, America is God's own country; we are a microcosm representation of the universe. This is what makes America Great - learning to accept and respect the uniqueness of each human being.

More about me

Background of Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse
https://interfaithmarriages.org/muslim-background-of-dr-mike-mohamed-ghouse/

A Lamp That Connects Hearts: Dr. Ghouse — A Radiant Journey of Love, Thought, and Service
https://thejagotimes.com/a-lamp-that-connects-hearts-dr-mike-muhammad-ghouse-a-radiant-journey-of-love-thought-and-service/

Mr. Pluralist of America – by Indian Panorama https://www.theindianpanorama.news/profile/dr-mike-mohamed-ghouse-mr-pluralist-of-america/

Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiant of America
www.InterfaithMarriages.org

INTERFAITH MARRIAGES AT MAGIC KINGDOM, BEACHES, AND ON THE PIERToo many mosquitoes in the backyard of the mansion drove ...
07/27/2025

INTERFAITH MARRIAGES AT MAGIC KINGDOM, BEACHES, AND ON THE PIER

Too many mosquitoes in the backyard of the mansion drove us to walk over to the pier for the marriage ceremony.

The boards on the deck were close together, but there were gaps between them, as is always the case. We were cautious about taking things out of our pockets and holding onto our cell phones. However, when the groom took the rings out of his pocket, they fell into the ocean below. Without hesitation, the bride's younger brother dove into the water and retrieved the ring. At that moment, we all thought about the movie Titanic. Memories are good in life.

Fatima and Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants of America
www.InterfaithMarriages.org

75 ETHNIC WEDDINGS COMPLETED AS OF TODAYThis week, we've expanded our portfolio by adding a few more ethnicities, includ...
07/21/2025

75 ETHNIC WEDDINGS COMPLETED AS OF TODAY

This week, we've expanded our portfolio by adding a few more ethnicities, including South African, Fijian, Korean, and Native American. We now represent a total of 75 ethnicities, encompassing 544 weddings across 11 different faith traditions and all four major racial groups. I plan to officiate at events for 190 ethnicities from 190 nations someday.

America is a microcosm of the world, where you can find people from every ethnicity, language, religion, and race. It showcases diverse geographical wonders, embodying a little bit of everything the universe has to offer. While we may experience ups and downs in the nation's social cohesion, it remains a great country.

After 16 years of celebrating unions, I've noticed that almost every couple who reaches out to me does so through their families and friends. I have officiated the weddings of three sisters in a row. This year, I officiated the third sister's wedding.

I officiated a wedding for a woman in Houston. Three months later, her daughter insisted that I be her officiant. There are many such stories, which I plan to highlight in a book about interfaith marriages.

I also want to express my gratitude to those who have chosen to change their wedding dates out of respect for my schedule. I have become the go-to person for interfaith marriages—more at www.InterfaithMarriages.org

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Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants

The groom, who is Native American, surprised me by wearing an Indo-Pak suit, while the bride is from South Africa. He knew no India or Pakistani, yet he wore the suit.

An interfaith wedding incorporated elements from both Hindu and Muslim traditions, featuring light ceremonies. The bride, who is from Turkmenistan, has a father who is a Christian from Korea and a mother who is a Muslim from Egypt. The groom's father is of German descent, and his mother is an Indian Hindu with Sikh heritage. As a result, we integrated traditions from five different religious backgrounds into the ceremony.

A Korean Christian groom and a Cambodian Muslim bride sat cross-legged on the floor as we officiated the ceremony. Again, the groom wore the Kurta.

A Lebanese Christian man and a Pakistani Muslim officiated at her brother's wedding and then at hers.

THREE DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, AND ICELAND IN THREE DAYS IN A ROW I officiated at three weddings in Sc...
07/09/2025

THREE DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, AND ICELAND IN THREE DAYS IN A ROW

I officiated at three weddings in Scotland, England, and Iceland, and now we are back home and have a few more interfaith Marriages.

I officiated three interfaith Marriages in Scotland, England, and Iceland this last weekend. Now, we are back home and have a few more interfaith marriages to conduct. Today, we had our 539th interreligious marriage.

Fatima and Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants
www.InterfaithMarriages.org

UNDERSTANDING VERSE 2:221 OF THE QURANInterfaith marriages are gaining ground, and the one verse that is constantly disc...
03/19/2025

UNDERSTANDING VERSE 2:221 OF THE QURAN

Interfaith marriages are gaining ground, and the one verse that is constantly discussed is verse 2:221 from Sura Baqarah in the Quran. Some of us are tied to the point of view expressed by scholars from earlier periods of Islam, and some understand it as it applies to them from a timeless Quranic point of view. Quran calls on us to think and reflect, and it means that we must shine on every verse; we must find answers to why God must have said that; God does not want us to be blind believers. "If it is not common sense, then it is not Islam.:

God loves us and expresses this love through his guidance so that we may be free from tensions, pain, misery, and apprehensions. After all, we are his creation, and he wants each of us to live in peace and harmony with fellow beings.

The Quran is about God’s wisdom for his creation to live in tranquility. God is selfless like mothers, as it says in the Quran that his love is more than the love of a mother. 70 was a metaphorical number used in Bible to mean infinite, I am sure the guidance is in every holy book of every religion.

Full article - https://interfaithmarriages.org/understanding-the-verse-2221-of-quran-sura-baqarah/

Muslim Intrafaith & Interfaith WeddingsOn Sunday, October 20th, I had the honor of officiating my 467th wedding. Among t...
10/22/2024

Muslim Intrafaith & Interfaith Weddings

On Sunday, October 20th, I had the honor of officiating my 467th wedding. Among these, 415 were interfaith marriages, beautifully blending among nine different faiths, including Atheists and their various denominations.

It was a joy to officiate at the 52nd Muslim Nikah ceremony for a couple from the Nation of Islam. I am pleased to note that I have engaged with a full spectrum of (Intra-faith) Muslim groups, including Sunni, Shia, Bohra, Ismaili, Ahmedi, and others. I've completed a full circle in this journey with the Nation of Islam.

Each wedding is customized through extensive consultations with the couple and their parents. We ensure that everyone agrees and aim to deliver a seamless and smooth ceremony in just 30 minutes, allowing you to concentrate on the joy of the occasion.

I approach the essence of all religions with equal respect, believing that no religion is superior to the other. They all offer divine guidance for living in peace and tranquility.

Many individuals have read my book, *American Muslim Agenda*, and reached out to me for insights into Islam—the progressive vision that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) shared with humanity.

While they express a desire to adopt Islamic values, I push them back, reassuring them that conversion is unnecessary, their faith is equally good, and I share some of their values with them. Nonetheless, 53 individuals have chosen to subscribe to Islamic ideals over the past 15 years. This week, I will be officiating another conversion, this time for a woman who wants to be a Muslim.

For further reading, consider this article: "Who is a Muslim and what is Islam." https://interfaithmarriages.org/who-is-a-muslim-and-what-is-islam/

For more information, testimonials, and videos, please visit the following sites:

Drs Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants of America\
www.InterfaithMarriages.org
www.MuslimWeddingOfficiant.org
www.Ceremoniasenespanol.com

FEELS GOOD TREATED WELL.I recently officiated my 464th interfaith wedding in Raleigh, NC, on Sunday, October 12, 2024. A...
10/16/2024

FEELS GOOD TREATED WELL.

I recently officiated my 464th interfaith wedding in Raleigh, NC, on Sunday, October 12, 2024. About 100 people attended the wedding. My joy was to meet both the families of the bride and groom, who were from Bengaluru and spoke Kannada. I missed Idli, Vada, Dosa, Sambar, and bisi bele bhat served for lunch as I flew in from Chicago from the 463rd wedding. It was a Turkish wedding.

During the ceremony, I had the opportunity to conduct a mini-workshop on Pluralism. This workshop posed two questions regarding different life situations: "What is my loss?" and "What is the essence?" We explored topics such as worship in various religions, differing clothing styles (like the hijab and bindi), workplace harmony, and more, all within a seven-minute timeframe. We can achieve greater understanding and clarity by reflecting on our attitudes, which can sometimes be biased.

In the picture, a woman guest at the wedding expressed her desire to take a photo with her family and me to promote the concept of Pluralism. It truly feels terrific when people treat you like a celebrity.

Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants
www.InterfaithMarriages.org
www.MuslimWeddingOfficiant.org
www.Ceremoniasenespanol.com

WEDDING on THE TOP OF NEW YORKI have officiated weddings in every imaginable venue, from apartments, condos, parks, rive...
09/08/2024

WEDDING on THE TOP OF NEW YORK

I have officiated weddings in every imaginable venue, from apartments, condos, parks, riverside, oceans, tops of the hills, and 12000' tall Estes Park Mountain, Magic Kingdom, and small 12-seater planes. Today was the 454th wedding on top of a building in New York with the Empire State Building in the background.

The bride's father was from Yemen but grew up in Indonesia. He was an anesthesiologist who had served our nation well. The bride's grandfather received the Purple Heart for his distinguished service in the US Army. Everyone in the family was a doctor.

We all gathered on top of the building; everything was organized well. However, the rain started pouring, so we grabbed as many chairs as possible and ran to their unit on the 12th floor. The rain stopped, so we went back up again, and all agreed to stand as the place was wet.

The Nikah+ ceremony lasted 30 minutes as planned. Mothers and fathers were participants, not spectators. Every traditional word recited in Arabic was translated and explained in English. The ceremony included a dash of humor.

I traveled in Amtrak and loved it. There is something nostalgic about trains. I went to work, high school, and college by train. So many memories are associated with trains.

My mother, my siblings, and I traveled in the Narrow Gauge train from Yelahanka to Chikbalapur and Chintamani, about 35 miles, but it took a day. My mother had a metal trunk that we put our clothes in. It was heavy, and either I carried it on my shoulders or the porter carried it for us.

Drs. Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants of America
www.InterfaithMarriages.org
www.MuslimWeddingOfficiant.org

ONE NATION UNDER GODRecently, I had the honor of officiating a unique wedding in New York. The groom's parents were Sikh...
09/08/2024

ONE NATION UNDER GOD

Recently, I had the honor of officiating a unique wedding in New York. The groom's parents were Sikh and Hindu, while the bride's parents were Muslim and Christian. The ceremony beautifully incorporated elements from all four religions, a testament to the unity and shared values of the couple and their families. These weddings, with their diverse faith traditions, are a powerful demonstration of people coming together under the divine guidance of their respective creators.

It's heartening to note that 419 couples, despite their diverse races, ethnicities, and religions, have chosen to unite as one nation under God. This is a powerful testament to the unity that transcends our differences.

Additionally, 35 marriages were between individuals of the same race, religion, and ethnicity.

In today's wedding, the groom was French, and this is a familiar story in Canada and the US, where people from diverse backgrounds come together in marriage.

I admire the bride's parents for their open-mindedness. They didn't impose their cultures and religions on their children but instead instilled in them the values of their faiths, which the couples followed wholeheartedly.

In America, parents trust their children to make decisions that bring happiness to everyone. While religion holds significance, it has also become deeply personal. Religion doesn't serve as a barrier; as the poet Iqbal wrote, "Religion does not create barriers between humanity."

Drs. Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants of America
www.InterfaithMarriages.org

MOTHER TERESA - SYMBOL OF LOVEOne form of love is risking your life to care for others, sacrificing your life's pleasure...
08/28/2024

MOTHER TERESA - SYMBOL OF LOVE

One form of love is risking your life to care for others, sacrificing your life's pleasures for the good of others. She has been an inspiration in my life. There was a time in history when lepers were chased out of towns and villages and left to live in misery. Then came Mother Teresa, who sincerely loved humanity and cared for them in her Ashram. I associate the word "Love" with Mother Teresa. She sincerely loves humanity and cares for them in her Ashram. I associate the word Love with Mother Teresa.

Mike Ghouse

WEDDINGS FOR ALL PROFESSIONSIt has been a joy to officiate 452 weddings. Nearly 50% of the couples were doctors, psychia...
08/26/2024

WEDDINGS FOR ALL PROFESSIONS

It has been a joy to officiate 452 weddings. Nearly 50% of the couples were doctors, psychiatrists, and lawyers. 30% were data analysts, software engineers, and Nurses, followed by teachers, military personnel (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Green Beret, Navy Seal, and Coast Guard—except the Marines), construction workers, plumbers, electricians, politicians, pottery makers, agriculturists, and many others. I am about to officiate a wedding in a prison.

With over 15 years of experience in interfaith, in*******al, and intercontinental marriages, I have become a go-to person for questions about weddings between all faiths (8), no faith, races (4), and various ethnicities (over 50). I have officiated weddings from all continents except Antarctica and the South Pole, encompassing many cultures.

Fatima & Mike Ghouse
Wedding Officiants of America
www.InterfaithMarriages.org
www.MuslimWeddingOfficiant.org
www.Ceremoniasenespanol.com

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