The StraightWay Foundation was established in the United Kingdom in 2004 as an organization that provides information and advice for Muslims who struggle with homosexual attraction.[1][2] Its current chairman's name is Mujahid Mustaqim.[3] They believe "that through following God's guidance", one may "cease to be" gay. They teach that the male-female pair is the "basis for humanity's growth" and that homosexual acts "are forbidden by God".[4] NARTH has written favourably of the group.[5]
In 2004, Straightway entered into a controversy with the Mayor of London (Ken Livingstone), and the controversial Islamic cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi. It was suggested that Livingstone was giving a platform to Islamic fundamentalists, and not liberal and progressive Muslims.[6] Straightway responded to this by compiling a document to clarify what they regarded as fundamental issues concerning Islam and homosexuality.[7] They sent Livingstone a letter thanking him for his support of al-Qaradawi.[8] Livingstone then ignited controversy when he thanked Straightway for the letter.[9]
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References edit
- ^ Habib, Samar (2010). Islam and Homosexuality. ABC-CLIO. p. 217. ISBN 9780313379031. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Badgett, Lee; Frank, Jeff (2007). Sexual Orientation Discrimination: An International Perspective. Routledge. p. 222. ISBN 9781135987657. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Whitaker, Brian (2011). Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East. Saqi. ISBN 9780863564598.
- ^ The StraightWay Foundation Homepage Retrieved 2007-04-06 Archived December 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Help for Same-Sex Attracted Muslims
- ^ Sohaib, Saeed (April 2005). "London mayor stands firm despite sustained campaign".
- ^ Statement on Homosexualist Campaign against Muslim Scholar
- ^ Waugh, Paul (3 March 2005). "Ken in Row Over Anti-gay Link". Archived from the original on 11 February 2009.
- ^ Caroline Fourest and Fiammetta Venner (30 March 2005). "Ken le rouge vire au vert islam" (in French).