Film on Muslim Homosexuals

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The NY Times is reporting on an upcoming (2006) film about Muslim homosexuals. I think it’s a necessary film, because the reality is that they do exist, and how do we as a religious community deal with them, especially when the issue of religion and homosexuality is getting more important internationally as it becomes a wedge issue in the US.

I like his last point, an obvious one, about a vocal minority hijacking the faith.

Unfortunately, it will be this same vocal minority who will scream “Zionist conspiracy,” and “Jews trying to destroy Islam,” because of his work with a Jewish director. I of course see it as bridge-building over common areas of concern.

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10 thoughts on “Film on Muslim Homosexuals”

  1. Salaam,
    I havent heard of this movie before. But i’ll check it out. Eventhough I believe homosexuality is haraam, I don’t like it when Muslims deny Islam to homosexuals. Who are we to do that?

  2. Not a surprise. It is known that every ethnic or geographical group has homosexuality. the many ways it may play out in Islam will be interesting to see. It is interesting that such notice is given from a noteworthy source, in a time of tolerance towards homosexuality, but also at a period where Muslims are under attack or scrutiny, as well as having many inqiuries into our practice of Islam (good and bad).

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  7. ASSALAMO-ALAIKUM SISTERS AND BROTHERS!
    As a Muslim and a man who has been challenged through out his life by his sexuality, “In the Name of Allah” is timely. It’s not exactly the subject that can be bantered casually around the Masjid.
    Since my Shahada two years ago, I have made every effort to come to a deeper understanding of what Allah wants for me and from me in this respect. It has not been easy. It was only a few days ago that I had the courage to punch Muslim Homosexuals and Bisexuals into Google.
    Insha Allah, May He leads us all to the understanding that I believe is at the core of Islam.
    ASSALAMO-ALAIKUM
    Your Brother Warren

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