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

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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

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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?

krashkart · 02-20-11, 06:13 PM

Would it be wrong to eat a whole box of Lucky Charms while perusing this thread?

Gerald · 02-20-11, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Would it be wrong to eat a whole box of Lucky Charms while perusing this thread?

Reece · 02-20-11, 10:58 PM

Gerald · 02-21-11, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Well,

Takeda Shingen · 02-21-11, 11:32 AM

Since there are no homosexuals in Iran, at least it won't be an issue for them.

Gerald · 02-21-11, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Since there are no homosexuals in Iran, at least it won't be an issue for them.

"Since there are no homosexuals in Iran" Yes, at least not on paper.

Jimbuna · 02-21-11, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

BBC 5 live!

Who are they when there at home?

LOL

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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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