British gay Muslims seek Islamic weddings

Gerald · 02-20-11, 11:35 AM

British gay Muslims are joining the global fight for equality and seeking gay Islamic marriage. The BBC's 5 live Investigates speaks to one couple about their 'nikah' - a Muslim matrimonial contract - and asks how they balance their sexuality with the Islamic faith.

"We met about three years ago, at an iftar - a breaking of fast during Ramadan.

"I think a lot of Muslims find that time of year very spiritual and very enlightening, and so I think that's why our relationship developed, because we spoke about our faith."

"Eventually we went on a date."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12486003

Note: 20 February 2011 Last updated at 07:38 GMT

Tchocky · 02-20-11, 11:52 AM

Fully expected this thread to be troll-bait.

Gerald · 02-20-11, 11:54 AM

Maybe,maybe not,

Sailor Steve · 02-20-11, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Fully expected this thread to be troll-bait.

I have to admit, at first glance the title does look like a joke.

Gerald · 02-20-11, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I have to admit, at first glance the title does look like a joke.

Steve! It was the sentence also, there are some people ,who would like that kind of bait.

STEED · 02-20-11, 11:58 AM

BBC 5 live!

Who are they when there at home?

nikimcbee · 02-20-11, 12:01 PM

allah akhbar! wink wink, nudge nudge...say no more!

bookworm_020 · 02-20-11, 05:52 PM

A pink or rainbow Jihad?

Jimbuna · 02-21-11, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

BBC 5 live!

Who are they when there at home?

LOL

Schroeder · 02-21-11, 01:10 PM

Hmm, this is the advertising I get on Subsim while watching this thread:

Maybe we should send it to them to bring them back to the light?

Takeda Shingen · 02-21-11, 01:14 PM

A lounge with no alcohol. Doesn't that sound like fun?

Gerald · 02-21-11, 01:18 PM

Is not the meaning of it...

Reece · 02-21-11, 07:06 PM

I'm just too sexy with these new shoes!!

Oh that's just so bad!!

Gerald · 02-21-11, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

I'm just too sexy with these new shoes!!

Oh that's just so bad!!

Jimbuna · 02-22-11, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

I'm just too sexy with these new shoes!!

Oh that's just so bad!!

Your legs could do with a little bit waxing Reece

02-20-11, 11:35 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	British gay Muslims seek Islamic weddings British gay Muslims are joining the global fight for equality and seeking gay Islamic marriage. The BBC's 5 live Investigates speaks to one couple about their 'nikah' - a Muslim matrimonial contract - and asks how they balance their sexuality with the Islamic faith. "We met about three years ago, at an iftar - a breaking of fast during Ramadan. "I think a lot of Muslims find that time of year very spiritual and very enlightening, and so I think that's why our relationship developed, because we spoke about our faith." "Eventually we went on a date." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12486003 Note: 20 February 2011 Last updated at 07:38 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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02-20-11, 11:54 AM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Maybe,maybe not, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	BBC 5 live! Who are they when there at home? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Hmm, this is the advertising I get on Subsim while watching this thread: Maybe we should send it to them to bring them back to the light? __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

02-21-11, 01:14 PM	#11
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	A lounge with no alcohol. Doesn't that sound like fun?

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Is not the meaning of it... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I'm just too sexy with these new shoes!! Oh that's just so bad!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*