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Salaam!
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Welcome to the home of the “I am not Haraam” project - a blog created for LGBTQIA+ Muslims by LGBTQIA+ Muslims.

Haraam is an Arabic word used in Islam to mean “forbidden”. This project has been started as a way for LGBTQIA+ Muslims to stand up and proclaim that we will not allow our existence as LGBTQIA+ Muslims to be erased any longer. We are not kafirs, we are not deviant, our existence is not a sin. This is our space to say: WE ARE NOT HARAAM.
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Call for submissions
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We’re calling for any Muslim who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum to submit to this blog. Allies and supportive families of LGBTQIA+ Muslims are also welcome and encouraged. The theme for submissions is quite simply, “I am not haraam” (or “my son/daughter/lover/sibling is not haraam”).
We’d like you to share what it means for you to be an LGBTQIA+ Muslim. You can tell us about your struggles, your everyday life, anything that makes you, you!
Submissions can take any form; text posts, audio posts, art work, poetry, video etc.

How do I submit? You can submit by clicking on “submit” at the top of the page or by emailing iamnotharaam@gmail.com

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to message us.
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Please note: This is a positive space for LGBTQIA+ Muslims. We will not publish or respond to any negative or hateful remarks. We will not respond to any message asking us to justify our existence as LGBTQIA+ Muslims.

hiranyaksha:
“ Eid and Pride occurring at the same time??? It’s likelier than you think.
Happy PrEIDe yall.
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hiranyaksha:

Eid and Pride occurring at the same time??? It’s likelier than you think. 

Happy PrEIDe yall. 

(via hiranyaksha-deactivated20220613)

— 5 years ago with 27647 notes

loonyloomy:

Just wanted to share this coming out story from a guy I saw on First Dates. He came out to his dad when he was 20, and then his mum when he was 21, after trying very hard to hide that part of himself and never really discussing anything like that in their household. Hearing his mother’s response after he explained all that was really gratifying. To all Muslim LGBT+ people, As-Salaam-Alaikum <3

— 5 years ago with 259262 notes
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controversialtay:

My episode “Faith & Sexuality” discussing being an unapologetic Black queer religious Muslimah with Miles McKenna of Hella Gay is now officially up on Fullscreen! Go check it out.

(via life-via-fo-eyes)

— 5 years ago with 700 notes
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dylanmarron:

Hey friends, I’m back with a new video series called EXTREME(LY QUEER) MUSLIMS.

As a queer video maker who has made many videos denouncing Islamophobia, I’ve noticed that some people don’t understand why I support a religion that “doesn’t support me.” I wanted to tackle this complicated issue from a more personal angle.

All throughout pride month & Ramadan I’ll be releasing videos that highlight and celebrate queer Muslim voices. 

EXTREME(LY QUEER) MUSLIMS. Every Monday in June. Right here.

— 5 years ago with 1015 notes
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dylanmarron:

Full episode HERE

Exreme(ly Queer) Muslims. Every Monday in June.

— 5 years ago with 6883 notes
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delilahmidnight:

Happy Pride and Ramadan Mubarak to my fellow queer Muslims! May this month bring you all the blessings in the world no matter what state of your journey you’re at. Remember always that Allah (SWT) created you perfectly exactly as you are, and that no one can shut you out of your religion–your faith is yours and yours alone.
Be proud of every part of your identity, and live with love in your heart. Ameen.

@iamnotharaam @queermuslims @queerummah @queermuslimproject @lgbtqmuslimyouth

Ramadan Mubarak!

— 5 years ago with 190 notes

homojabi:

Happy Pride month and Ramadan Mubarak to all the LGBT Muslims out there! Now is the time to celebrate both of your identities and to take pride in being both Muslim and LGBT inshAllah! Remember that you are not haram and that no matter what anyone says, your existence is not impossible or a contradiction. May Allah SWT grant you ease and happiness this month and every month!

— 5 years ago with 4541 notes
everyoneisgay:
“  Longest Days, Sacred Nights | A Mixtape Everyone Is Gay’s May Mixtape, in partnership with Masjid Al-Rabia, is titled “Longest Days, Sacred Nights,” & centers on the celebration of Ramadan for queer and trans communities!
“ “It’s...

everyoneisgay:

Longest Days, Sacred Nights | A Mixtape

Everyone Is Gay’s May Mixtape, in partnership with Masjid Al-Rabia, is titled “Longest Days, Sacred Nights,” & centers on the celebration of Ramadan for queer and trans communities! 

“It’s hot. The days are (too) long. The haraam police are out in full force. It’s still twenty minutes to Maghrib and you are HANGRY. If you hear “not even water?” one more time today you might snap for good. 

Don’t snap! Dance! Let’s have some fun instead! Be extremely queer and/or extremely trans and celebrate the beautiful parts of this holy month and this beautiful Summer. Friends, family (the given and chosen), good food, camaraderie, and a drive to look inside the self and try to be better people. 

Ramadan can be magical! The world can be exhausting. Take a little time to uplift one another and celebrate the holiday. Here’s a little something to get you through the day–‘zinester & blogger Punkjabi has put together a Queer & Trans Ramadan Mixtape to glitter-bomb those Ramadan doldrums and start us out on these Longest Days and Sacred Nights. Salaams, y'all!”

- Mahdia Lynn, Director of Masjid Al-Rabia

Songs curated by @punkjabizine, and cover illustration by Elise Schuenke!
Link to the Spotify Mixtape here!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more resources for LGBTQ communities celebrating Ramadan, in collaboration with Masjid Al-Rabia.

— 5 years ago with 619 notes
Anonymous asked: Are there any blogs that are dedicated to MoC? I'm 24yrs old girl living in the gulf, looking for a gay guy who would like to go for MoC. Its been so hard to find someone on tumblr so if anyone has any info that can help it would be much appreciated! I need this, guys. Reply to this post or reblog. I am not haraam.


Answer:

iamnotharaam:

I think I’ll start a tag for Marriages of Convenience from now on.

A warning for all advertising for MoC, just keep in mind that online spaces can be easily infiltrated, and I know it’s hard to not be desperate in our situations, but please tread with caution. May Allah protect you all and lead you to safety and love

Salaam siblings, there is now an optional tag on the submissions page for Marriages of Convenience

[below is a screenshot of the submissions page, with an arrow pointing to the newly added tag for MoC]

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— 5 years ago with 66 notes
#marriage of convenience 
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waveyukhti:

Ramadan isn’t just for the pure ones, it’s for the broken ones, the ones who have found themselves so far from faith, the ones who have forgotten the beauty of Islam. It’s for everyone, to find themselves in this beautiful month, to let go of what’s keeping them from seeing the real beauty of this religion. And even if it’s only for 30 days, I pray that your soul is deeply touched by its beauty.

(via thebeautyofislam)

— 5 years ago with 2662 notes
ace-muslim:
“ Ramadan mubarak! May Allah accept our prayers, fasting, and other acts of worship and service during this month. May He make it easy for us and grant us blessing and greater faith.
A special shout-out to other converts, asexual and...

ace-muslim:

Ramadan mubarak! May Allah accept our prayers, fasting, and other acts of worship and service during this month. May He make it easy for us and grant us blessing and greater faith.

A special shout-out to other converts, asexual and other queer Muslims, and any other Muslims who may be observing this month in solitude (as I am). Turn to Allah and He will comfort and strengthen you.

Ramadan Mubarak to all our followers! Peace and blessings be on all of you for this holy month

— 5 years ago with 191 notes
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Anonymous asked: Are there any blogs that are dedicated to MoC? I'm 24yrs old girl living in the gulf, looking for a gay guy who would like to go for MoC. Its been so hard to find someone on tumblr so if anyone has any info that can help it would be much appreciated! I need this, guys. Reply to this post or reblog. I am not haraam.


Answer:

I think I’ll start a tag for Marriages of Convenience from now on.

A warning for all advertising for MoC, just keep in mind that online spaces can be easily infiltrated, and I know it’s hard to not be desperate in our situations, but please tread with caution. May Allah protect you all and lead you to safety and love

— 5 years ago with 66 notes
#marriage of convenience  #Anonymous 
Anonymous asked: 23yo bi man who has found a University here in Malaysia where a lot of people are open and accepting. I got to meet and be friends with other lgbtq+ people here. After struggling with my sexuality for all my life I'm finally happy I found a place where I can be comfortable with being myself. I am not haraam. I'm proud to be both Muslim and bi. I'm a happier person once I accepted that.


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— 5 years ago with 51 notes
#Anonymous 
Anonymous asked: ramadan mubarak to everyone!!


Answer:

Ramadan Mubarak dear! :)

— 5 years ago with 34 notes
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