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CAUSER

About 75% of the world believes that you and I were born through a system that someone has created. There is always a cause for us to come into being; indeed, there must be a causer for causing the creation. That causer is known by many names.

What are the different names?
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INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE of WEDDINGS

Every day, our language evolves to become more inclusive and universal. The traditional view of marriage as solely between a man and a woman is expanding to include the union of two individuals or two souls, as per the language of the Quran (30:21). This shift towards inclusivity is a positive step for our society.

وَمِنۡ ءَایَـٰتِهِۦۤ أَنۡ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنۡ أَنفُسِكُمۡ أَزۡوَ ٰجࣰا لِّتَسۡكُنُوۤا۟ إِلَیۡهَا وَجَعَلَ بَیۡنَكُم مَّوَدَّةࣰ وَرَحۡمَةًۚ إِنَّ فِی ذَ ٰلِكَ لَءَایَـٰتࣲ لِّقَوۡمࣲ یَتَفَكَّرُونَ ۝٢١

Different translations and my understanding:

Asad, "And among His wonders is this: He creates for you mates out of your own kind. so that you might incline towards them, and He engenders love and tenderness between you: in this, behold, there are messages indeed for people who think,"

Safi, "And among His signs is that He created spouses for you from among yourselves, so that you may find peace with them, and He has placed affection and mercy between you. In this there are signs for people who think."

Bakhtiar, "And among His signs are that He created for you spouses from among yourselves, that you rest in them. And He made affection and mercy among you. Truly, in that are certainly signs for a folk who reflect."

My understanding

Sometimes, it is easy to understand creation from a computing point of view. In today's count, there are approximately 8.3 billion humans, and each person can connect with 8.3 billion minus one. What brings two individuals together? The Quran says God places love and compassion for two people together to live in peace and tranquility. It is as if God plants a chip in two hearts to come together. As long as they respect the otherness of the other and accept God-given uniqueness, they live in tranquility for a lifetime or until the chip remains intact. The Quran offers much to those who can question and reflect on life and all its bounties.

Drs. Fatima & Mike Mohamed Ghouse
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FEAR OF GOVERNMENT

The 4th of July has come and gone, marking the 248th year since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Ironically, we fear our elected government officials, as they are supposed to “derive their power from the consent of the governed” but often violate this principle.

The government aims to foster societies in which every human feels safe and secure regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or other identification.

The looming presidential election is a source of significant concern for all Americans. The choice between Biden and Trump is far from ideal, as both seem to disregard the principles of the Declaration of Independence. They appear to prioritize their interests over those of the people who elected them, akin to dogs loyal to whoever provides them with the bones. Biden needs to step down; we have had enough of him; we certainly do not want Trump, as he will be creating chaos and not peace within. We need a peaceful America that focuses on prosperity and lets people have the freedom our Constitution assures.

The US Supreme Court's decision is dangerous, as it gives a model of immunity to violators worldwide. Courts around the world look up to the US Supreme Court for a sense of justice, and now the same courts will grant immunity to tyrants like Netanyahu, Modi, and others. Should the violator go scot-free?

Our leaders must heed the example set by George Washington, who declined to seek a third term. He was not power hungry; he came, served, stabilized the nation, and left. Unlike him, both these candidates seem determined to cling to power. What kind of legacy will they leave behind? Will America become a place where some feel safe and secure while others are threatened?

America’s greatness has come because of our freedoms; neither candidate cares for human rights and freedom. It is a shame if we reelect them.

Additionally, looking at our allies like the UK, Israel, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and several others, they were all governed by power-thirsty individuals who did not care about their people but cared about their whims. Fortunately, two corrections are happening to restore common sense centrist governments now. The public in India and the UK have kicked out the extremist leaders, and we hope the people of Israel, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia will follow suit.