Workshop: Navigating LGBTQ Issues in the Muslim Community: Policy, and Engagement. Sh. Mustafa Umar

AMJA 20th Imams' Conference - Houston - Texas 2024
Workshop: Navigating LGBTQ Issues in the Muslim Community: and Engagement.
Sh. Mustafa Umar
1. Responding to Progressive Muslims & Articulating Islamic Views: Learn how to articulate Islamic perspectives on LGBTQ issues clearly and fearlessly, while being mindful of legal implications. How to respond to those who want to reinterpret the story of Lut and “accept” Queer practices as part of Islam.
2. Social & Political Navigation: How should we interact with coworkers or friends who are queer? Can a Muslim have a queer friend? Should we use pronouns? Should Muslims support LGBTQ “rights” and endorse politicians who advocate for such views? Should they remain neutral or active oppose LGBTQ ideology. Is being opposed to “LGBTQ rights” a form of discrimination and oppression which will lead to increased Islamophobia?
3. Youth Engagement: When and how to talk to kids about the LGBTQ movement? What direction society is taking in schools, media, and socially. Should we protect our children by keeping them isolated or expose them?