Muslim Resources

Al-Fatiha Foundation
Al-Fatiha is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice.

Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society

GLAS is a networking organization for Gays and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. They aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide, in addition to combating negative portrayals of Arabs within the Gay and Lesbian community. They also provide a support network for their members while fighting for their human rights wherever they are oppressed.

The D.C. Branch of GLAS
GLAS is an international organization established in 1988 in the USA with worldwide chapters. They serve as a networking organization for Gays and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. They aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide, in addition to combating negative portrayals of Arabs within the Gay and Lesbian community.

Queer Jihad
QJ is not a formal organization. It is a website that focuses on Queer Jihad (Jihad means “to struggle”), which is the queer Muslim struggle for acceptance: first, the struggle to accept ourselves as being exactly the way Allah has created us to be; and secondly, the struggle for understanding among Muslims in general.

Queer Muslims Home Page
This is a page for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Muslims, and for allies. It includes useful resources and mailing lists.