How to Accept Yourself As an LGBT Muslim
A minority within a minority; that is how the LGBTQ+ Muslim community in England view themselves, a community in fear for their lives and their safety in their own homes with their own families. Drew, Shelina, Syed, Hana and Khakan are five Muslims with strong determination to raise awareness and support for their community. Drew, Shelina, Syed, Hana and Khakan are five Muslims with strong determination to raise awareness and support for their community. They share their stories of coming out. 6 Young People Share What Being a Queer Muslim Means to Them
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or any other sexual orientation or gender identity is difficult enough on its own, but being Muslim as well can cause one to struggle with reconciling their identity with Islam and Allah. Believers is a series running throughout April, examining different facets of faith and religion among young people. But, being queer and being Muslim are not mutually exclusive, and for Uppal, their identity fits with their faith like a puzzle piece. I’m a gay Muslim from Russia and I’m in a severe mental
I look around my room and above my desk, I see pictures of me at Manchester Pride sporting a T-shirt with ‘ Queer, Muslim & Proud’ written on the front. Zula Rabikowska. They shared stories of hope, fear, discrimination, love and acceptance. El
Hello, I’m a 23M gay Muslim from Russia studying in London. I’m hiding that I’m gay throughout my whole life and I never acted on it - I was trying my best to live a celibate life which just postpones my problem constantly. I hear the quiet scurries of my mum downstairs beginning to prep the food for Christmas Day. I sit in peaceful silence in my room like I do every time after praying. 
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El-Farouk Khaki is a human rights and social justice advocate, and refugee lawyer. He is founder of Salaam: Queer Muslim Community (); and co-founder & imam of el-Tawhid Juma Circle (). El-Farouk spearheaded the presentation SOGIEG (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression & Gender) and HIV status based refugee claims. A public and media speaker on issues including Islam, LGBTIQ. Last Updated: June 24, References. To create this article, 35 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time.
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