First LGBT-friendly mosque opens in France

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http://www.pri.org/stories/politics-society/religion/the-first-lgbt-friendly-mosque-opens-in-france-12311.html

Published 08 December, 2012 10:30:00


The front of a Quran - the Islamic book of text. Some believe that the implications of Islam on homosexuality aren't from the Quran, but from interpretations of Islam. (Photo courtesy of Crystalina via Wikimedia Commons.)


In Europe and the United States, Muslims, including a group called Muslims for Progressive Values, are pushing for making mosques more inclusive -- to serve all people. Some say this could be the beginning of a reformation of Islam.

The first gay-friendly mosque opened last week in a Paris suburb.

Located within a small room inside a Buddhist monk’s home, it’s the first mosque that reflects a progressive Islamic revolution underway across Europe.

Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed, the founder of the mosque and a gay-rights activist, says creating an inclusive mosque open to Muslims and non-Muslims, including those who part of the LGBT community, is reflective of an alternative form Islam in France.

“Islam is a philosophy of life, a spiritual quest. It has nothing to do with controlling sexuality,” he said.

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1. Awesome. I hope all mosques eventually become more liberal. nt