It weaves original interviews with Muslim activists into a compelling composite picture which showcases the importance of the solidarity of support groups in the effort to change social relationships and achieve justice. Living Out Islam documents the rarely-heard voices of Muslims who live in secular democratic countries and who are gay, lesbian, and transgender. I wanted to help other people to get there. I was completely comfortable saying to the world that I'm gay and I'm Muslim. But I've managed, because of my in-depth relationship with God, to reconcile the two. "I realized that I'm not alone?these people are going through the very same things that I'm going through. This, according to Muhsin, is why he had to act. Islam and homosexuality are seen by many as deeply incompatible. Muhsin is one of the organizers of Al-Fitra Foundation, a South African support group for lesbian, transgender, and gay Muslims. 2015 Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award presented by the Stonewall Books Awards of the American Library Association
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