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What if Jason Collins Was a Muslim?

Khaled A. Beydoun | Posted 05.10.2013 | Religion
Read More: Lgbt Muslims, Muslims, Islam, Jason Collins Coming Out, Jason Collins, Islamophobia, Gay Muslims, Muslim Americans, Homophobia, Religion News
Khaled A. Beydoun

"Gay and Muslim American," for both Muslim and non-Muslim Americans, reads like an oxymoron. Yet, is a largely harmonized yet hidden identity that characterizes the experience of many Muslim American men and women.

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Indonesia Offers 'World-First' Home For Transgender Elderly

Agence France Presse | Kevin Ponniah | Posted 04.22.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Waria Indonesia, Transgender-Asians, Transgender, LGBT Asians, Indonesia, Waria, Lgbt Elderly, Elderly Lgbt People, Lgbt Muslims, Transgender Issues, Transgender-Housing-Nondiscrimination, Indonesia-Transgender, Indonesia Transgender Elderly Home, Lgbt Housing, Gay Voices News

A dozen elderly women are gathered inside the pink house, set on a narrow dirt road in a dusty suburb of Jakarta. Together they sew, bake and chat.On ...

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Lesbian Muslim Unveiled: The Quest For Progressive Islam Values

SheWired | Nazly Siadate | Posted 01.29.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Lgbt, Islam, Lesbian Muslims, Sexuality and Religion, Gay Muslims, Mosques, Gay Acceptance, Anti-Gay, Gays and Lesbians, Lgbt Muslims, Muslims for Progressive Values, Race and Religion, Gay Voices News

A good friend of mine and I were in a heated debate at Starbucks—naturally—over whether or not it’s possible to reconcile Islam with the LGBTQ c...

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Gay Muslims: The Elephant In The (Prayer) Room

F. Yusef | Posted 02.02.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Gay Muslims, Muslims Homosexuality, Islam Homosexuality, Muslim Gays, Lgbt Muslims, Gay Voices News
F. Yusef

Now that we've established, I hope, that sexual orientation isn't a choice, Muslim communities need to stop sweeping the topic under the carpet and start providing the right kind of support and advice. We Muslims need to be doing far more to support the LGBT individuals among us.

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Good Tidings To All: LGBTQs Still Looking For Holiday Celebrations

Ankita Rao | Posted 02.18.2012 | Religion
Read More: Religion and Sexuality, Lgbtq Holiday Worship, Park Avenue Christian Church, Gay Christians, LGBT Issues, Lgbt Holidays, LGBT Christians, Gay Muslims, LGBT Jews, Gay Jews, Lgbt Muslims, Gay Mosque, Gay Synagogue, Religion News
Ankita Rao

Despite increased awareness, parties and worship services have not always been welcoming to the LGBTQ community. But advocacy groups, cultural organizations and mainstream religious institutions have stepped in.

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Eid: Being LGBT And Muslim

El-Farouk Khaki | Posted 01.07.2012 | Religion
Read More: Eid-Ul-Adha, Islam, Lgbt Eid, Religion and Sexuality, Eid, Lgbt Muslims, Lgbt Eid Ul Adha, Being Lgbt and Muslim, Religion News
El-Farouk Khaki

For many LGBT Muslims, Eid is a time of sadness, guilt and isolation when they must either hide their orientation, or face rejection, condemnation and isolation from family, faith and community.

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