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Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed on his memoir and establishing Europe’s first queer-friendly mosque

On the English-language publication of his memoir, publicly gay Muslim Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed discusses his long journey in reconciling Islam and homosexuality

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Book calling for gay people to be killed discovered in Yorkshire school library

School leaders told Ofsted during their inspection the book was there for "research purposes".

Culture Sexuality

‘Fear of being gay drove me to manic perfectionism’

Amrou Al-Kadhi reveals how suppressing their sexuality led to unhealthy coping mechanisms they are still trying to unlearn.

Culture Film & TV

Judge Rinder tears into Stanley Johnson over burka comment – WATCH

Robert Rinder vented his fury at the father of prime minister Boris Johnson during Channel 4's election coverage.

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Four Malaysian men caned for having gay sex

Activists are concerned about the worsening climate for the gay community

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Qatar claims LGBTQ fans ‘welcome’ at 2022 World Cup despite death penalty for local queer people

Homosexuality is punishable with up to seven years imprisonment in Qatar - and death for native Muslims.

Culture Sexuality

‘We can’t allow events in Birmingham to turn LGBTQ people and Muslims against each other’

Building bridges - not walls - is the only way to fight bigotry, writes Mobeen Azhar.

Culture Sexuality

Mashrou’ Leila frontman Hamed Sinno on LGBT lessons row: ‘There are schools of Islam that are OK with being gay’

The Middle East's biggest gay rock star talks personal demons and global freedom in Attitude's 25th anniversary issue.

Culture Sexuality

‘Members of the LGBT community must stand behind Muslims and victims of Islamophobia’

Having endured prejudice and bigotry for so long, gay people have a responsibility to support those who endure the same, writes Owen Jones.

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Muslim group invites local LGBT community to end of Ramadan celebrations

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Meet Australia’s first openly gay Islamic cleric

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British former Islamic extremist who came out as gay shares his incredible story

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Gay porn producer Michael Lucas says Islam ‘vomits’ on gays

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Founder of Europe’s first inclusive mosque: “Being gay and Muslim is like trying to decide which arm to cut off”

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Muslim leaders file complaint over ‘Islamophobic’ Pride in London banners

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Gay Muslim man marries partner in beautiful ceremony

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‘As a couple we’ve faced both homophobia and Islamophobia, but we’re still here 25 years later’

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Pakistani activists plan to build trans-friendly mosque in capital city of Islamabad

Culture Film & TV

Gay Muslim gang film ‘My Brother the Devil’ to be screened in London next month

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Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed on his memoir and establishing Europe’s first queer-friendly mosque

Book calling for gay people to be killed discovered in Yorkshire school library

‘Fear of being gay drove me to manic perfectionism’

Judge Rinder tears into Stanley Johnson over burka comment – WATCH

Four Malaysian men caned for having gay sex

Qatar claims LGBTQ fans ‘welcome’ at 2022 World Cup despite death penalty for local queer people

‘We can’t allow events in Birmingham to turn LGBTQ people and Muslims against each other’

Mashrou’ Leila frontman Hamed Sinno on LGBT lessons row: ‘There are schools of Islam that are OK with being gay’

‘Members of the LGBT community must stand behind Muslims and victims of Islamophobia’

Muslim group invites local LGBT community to end of Ramadan celebrations

Meet Australia’s first openly gay Islamic cleric

British former Islamic extremist who came out as gay shares his incredible story

Gay porn producer Michael Lucas says Islam ‘vomits’ on gays

Founder of Europe’s first inclusive mosque: “Being gay and Muslim is like trying to decide which arm to cut off”

Muslim leaders file complaint over ‘Islamophobic’ Pride in London banners

Gay Muslim man marries partner in beautiful ceremony

‘As a couple we’ve faced both homophobia and Islamophobia, but we’re still here 25 years later’

Pakistani activists plan to build trans-friendly mosque in capital city of Islamabad

Gay Muslim gang film ‘My Brother the Devil’ to be screened in London next month

Omar Sharif Jr: ‘Refugees are more than just facts and figures’