The tragedy in Orlando has prompted both compassion and debate within the Muslim community. The American Muslim community reacted with an outpouring of love and support in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The support came in the form of fundraisers, blood donations, and public statements that firmly condemned the violence that claimed the lives of 49 … [Read more...] about American Muslims Send A Powerful Message Of Solidarity To Orlando Victims
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Muslim and LGBTQ communities stand together against hatred and prejudice after Orlando shooting
Muslim and LGBTQ leaders came together at The 519 community centre, in the gay village, to denounce Islamophobia and homophobia. Muslims and LGBTQ people both know how it feels to be treated badly or even hated sometimes because of who they are. Mostly, these groups have suffered separately. But the tragedy in Orlando brought some members of both communities together on … [Read more...] about Muslim and LGBTQ communities stand together against hatred and prejudice after Orlando shooting
A JOINT MUSLIM STATEMENT ON THE CARNAGE IN ORLANDO
On behalf of the American Muslim community, we, the undersigned, want to extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the barbaric assault that occurred early yesterday morning at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We unequivocally say that such an act of hate-fueled violence has no place in any faith, including Islam. As people of … [Read more...] about A JOINT MUSLIM STATEMENT ON THE CARNAGE IN ORLANDO
American Muslims Supporting Gay Marriage Speak Up
Often thought of as unremittingly hostile to homosexuality, some American Muslims celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision and chided their co-religionists who said judgment day was night. The debate on whether Islam allows homosexuality is hotly contested among American Muslims. … [Read more...] about American Muslims Supporting Gay Marriage Speak Up
New Group to support Muslim LBGT people in Italy: a meeting with Moi
August 29, 2013 Muslim and gay? Impossible! Transsexual and Muslim? Inconceivable! These assertions gave life to Moi (Homosexual Muslims in Italy). We talk to Pier Cesare Notaro, the project coordinator. Beyond prejudice, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Muslims are a reality and too often reduced to keeping silent. They, like all human … [Read more...] about New Group to support Muslim LBGT people in Italy: a meeting with Moi