LGBTQ Muslim Resource List:
A companion to OUTMuslim's List of International Support & Advocacy Organizations. Featuring Local mosques, advocacy organizations, social groups, and more!
NORTH AMERICAN ORGS
Masjid an-Nur al-Isslaah (Light of Reform Mosque)
Washington D.C.
Local Washington D.C. Masjid run by Imam Daayiee Abdullah of the MECCA Institute. Progressive Muslim space in a mixed-gender, LGBTQIA+ affirming environment
Contact daayiee@gmail.com
Third Coast Queer Muslims of Chicago & the Upper Midwest
Chicago, IL
facebook.com/thirdcoastqueermuslims
A social group for LGBTQIA+ Muslims of Chicago and the Great Lakes region.
Queer Muslims of Boston
Boston, MA
https://qmob.wordpress.com/
facebook.com/QMOBoston
queermuslimsofboston@gmail.com
QMOB builds community for Queer and Trans Muslims in the Greater Boston area. They are inclusive of all individuals who identify as Muslim and LGBTIA, Queer, or Questioning. We are committed to increasing the visibility of Queer Muslims as a group, while respecting the need for privacy of individual members.
Haven The Inclusive Muslim Union of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.facebook.com/havenimup/
havenimup@gmail.com
Mission: To create an accessible and inclusive space for Muslims to connect socially, spiritually, and culturally.
Vision: A regular program where attendees are given space to comfortably express themselves and engage with each other on a community level.
Values: Equality and accessibility for all sectarian, sexual, and gender identities.
NOOR: LGBTQIA Muslims of Seattle
Seattle, WA
https://www.facebook.com/seattleqtm/
http://noorseattle.tumblr.com/
seattle.qtm@gmail.com
An all-inclusive LGBTQI (and Questioning) confidential meeting space for individuals in the greater Seattle area that have ever identified as Muslim* We aim to build a supportive and conscious community through solidarity. We view solidarity as unity amongst folx with the common interest of removing the isolation our identities often cause.
el-Tawhid Juma Circle / Toronto Unity Mosque
additional locations in Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary (Canada) and Atlanta & Columbus, OH (United States)
http://www.jumacircle.com
info@jumacircle.com
(Email for location/address)
The el-Tawhid Juma Circle is a compassionate focused, inclusive, Islamic mosque space. We are an LGBTQ affirming, Gender Equal, Place of Healing and Learning.
The MUSLIM ALLIANCE FOR SEXUAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY
http://www.muslimalliance.org
info@muslimalliance.org
PO Box #33881
Washington, DC 20033-3881
MASGD works to support, empower and connect LGBTQ Muslims. They seek to challenge root causes of oppression, including misogyny and xenophobia. MASGD aims to increase the acceptance of gender and sexual diversity within Muslim communities, and to promote a progressive understanding of Islam that is centered on inclusion, justice, and equality.
MASGD hosts a retreat for LGBTQ Muslims and their partners each May.
MUSLIMS FOR PROGRESSIVE VALUES
http://www.mpvusa.org/
Contact: info@mpvusa.org
(323) 696-2678
1626 N. WILCOX AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Muslims for Progressive Values’ (MPV) mission is to embody and be an effective voice of the traditional Quranic ideals of human dignity, egalitarianism, compassion and social justice.
Has communities in 15 cities globally, 7 of which are in the United States
OUTMuslim
www.outmuslim.org
outmuslim@gmail.com
1315 Walnut St Suite 320, Philadelphia, PA 19107
OUTMuslim is a non-profit organization which aims to create wider visibility of queer-identifying Muslims, and supports local efforts to create safe spaces.
MECCA INSTITUTE
http://mecca-institute.org/contact/
daayiee@gmail.com
Mecca Institute
P.O. Box 26022
Washington, DC 20001
USA
MECCA Institute is an inclusive and progressive online Islamic seminary, and serves as an online
center of Islamic learning and contemporary Islamic research for those seeking more expansive and inclusive interpretations of Islamic texts
International Resources:
SALAAM CANADA
www.salaamcanada.info
c/o The 519 Church St Community Centre
519 Church Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Salaam: Queer Muslim Community (“Salaam”) is dedicated to creating space for people who identify as both Muslim and queer/trans. We acknowledge the diverse experiences of our community and support queer/trans people who identify with Islam ritually, culturally, spiritually, or religiously. Salaam is a volunteer-run organization that advocates for social justice and addresses the intersecting issues around homophobia, transphobia, and Islamophobia/racism.
Al JANNAH (UK)
https://www.facebook.com/Al-Jannah-LGBT-Muslim-Organisation-UK-75201783254/
Al-Jannah i group based in Scotland, UK.
It is an online community website for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Muslims, South Asians and Desis.
Confederation of Associations LGBTQIA Euro-African or Muslim (France)
www.calem.eu
Contact: Imam Ludovic-Mohamed ZAHED Info@calem.eu
Tel: 0 (033) 667087066
Since 2008, CALEM (co)supervised dozens of publications, trainings, and public events, in different languages, in more than thirty countries (Europe, but also North Africa, Middle East, Caucasus, South Africa, Americas, South East Asia). CALEM received the SOS Homophobia in 2010, was supported by the European Council in 2012, was an advisor to the British court of justice to the status of refugees, was advisor to the French government regarding the law on marriage for all, and advisor to the constitution of ILGA Africa (Biggest LGBT NGO worldwide).
IMAAN UK
https://imaanlondon.wordpress.com/
Contact: imaanlgbtq@gmail.com
159 Mile End Road
London E1 4AQ
The leading LGBTQ Charity in the UK. Formed in 1999 Imaan offers social support meetings and faith activity for Muslims who identify as LGBTQ and those who are questioning.
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