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Dgn Nama Allah..Aku Perjuangkan Gay, Lesbian, Bisex, Transgender! Pic post 181#

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Ani Zonneveld is co-founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, which is committed to equality of genders, repudiation of militarism and violence and the need for "critical engagement with Islamic scripture."

Battling for gay rights, in Allah's name
Outspoken California activist advocates a more liberal interpretation of her faith

updated 10/24/2011 5:41:36 AM ET 2011-10-24T09:41:36


LOS ANGELES - Like other aspiring reformers before her, Ani Zonneveld takes positions that make her unpopular with her religion's spiritual leaders, in this case America's Islamic elders.

Not only does she lead prayers — a task normally reserved for men — but she is an outspoken advocate for gay, bisexual and transgender Muslims. Later this year, she plans to officiate at the Islamic wedding of a lesbian couple, which is perfectly acceptable by her reading of the Quran.

“The community we are building is very different from most of the mosques you would walk into,” said Zonneveld, a 49-year-old Malaysian-born singer-songwriter. “We are very inclusive of all Muslims, gay Muslims, mixed-faith couples. … We also don’t segregate (the genders) when we pray, and we allow women to lead prayer. Our values are very egalitarian and we really live those values out.”

Muslims for Progressive Values, which Zonneveld co-founded in 2007 with Pamela Taylor, a feminist American Muslim, is based on 10 principles.

They include a commitment to equality of genders and for LGBTQ (or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) people, repudiation of militarism and violence and the need for “critical engagement with Islamic scripture.”

Some of the group’s aims dovetail with those of other emerging Muslim groups that challenge the orthodoxy they say is preached in the majority of U.S. mosques. But the nonprofit’s embrace of the LGBTQ population is unique, even among these reform-minded groups.

The American Muslim population, estimated at between 3 million and 6 million, is diverse, including immigrant populations from all over the world as well as U.S.-born faithful and converts. Nearly half said they attend mosque at least once a week, according to a 2011 Pew survey, while many worship privately or infrequently. According to the survey, 37 percent believe there is only one way to interpret the religion. Some wear traditional garb, like head coverings, and grow beards, but more do not.

Parsing the Quran
Even so, unlike the Protestant world, where debate over Biblical interpretation has led to varying positions on homosexuality, few mosques and Muslim organizations question the orthodoxy that homosexuality is banned.

This position on homosexuality typically cites the Quran’s references to “the people of Lut” — the residents of Sodom and Gomorrah, who were said to have been destroyed by Allah, presumably because of their 'perverted' sexual practices. In at least six majority Islamic countries, homosexuality is considered a capital crime.

The most influential Muslim religious organization in the United States has taken a position similar to that of the Vatican.

"Homosexuality is a moral disorder. It is a moral disease, a sin and corruption,” Muzammil Siddiqi, former president of the Islamic Society of North America, has written. “No person is born homosexual, just like no one is born a thief, a liar or murderer. People acquire these evil habits due to a lack of proper guidance and education.”

Siddiqi did not return calls requesting an interview.

That does not mean that homosexuals are shunned, said Shakeel Syed, executive director of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, an umbrella organization for mosques and Muslim organizations with approximately 500,000 members.

“Islam doesn’t cast out anyone," said Syed. "No one will condemn them. LGBTQ people can do whatever they feel is right in their own way and we respect that. But if one seeks sanction from the faith, they will be disappointed.”

When the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in 2008, the council issued a release expressing “deep dismay” at the decision. “We believe that the (ruling) is a violation of God’s law as clearly given in the Quran and the Bible,” it said.

But such statements do not mean the mosques are full of homophobes, said Arsalan Iftikhar, a human rights lawyer and author of the book “Islamic Pacifism, Global Muslims in the Post-Osama Era.”

“Generally speaking, although most Muslims would concede that homosexuality is not allowed within mainstream Islamic teachings, I also believe that most Americans of all religions would also say that LGBTQ Americans should not be discriminated against in any manner because of broader civil rights implications,” Iftikhar said via email.

Same chapter, different interpretation
There are Islamic scholars who say that the passages in the Quran about the people of Lut can be interpreted in different ways. Among them is the nation's only gay imam, Daayiee Abdullah, who has studied the Quran in Arabic and in Chinese and English translations.

"Traditional interpretation is that the Lut story talks about homosexuality — that (comes) from people who are reading it from a heterosexual normative," said Abdullah, who has worked for more than a decade to help other gay Muslims deal with the apparent conflict between their sexual preference and their religion.

Abdullah's interpretation of Lut is that Allah destroyed the people not because they were engaging in consensual homosexual sex, but engaging in something closer to gang rape, just one facet of what he says was a particularly cruel society.

He also said that attitudes among the general population of American Muslims toward gays have softened in the last decade, but most still do not fully accept the lifestyle.

"It used to be that people thought being gay and Muslim was an oxymoron," he said. "Now, they will concede that there are people who are gay and Muslim, but (that) they should not do the sex thing. They should get married. But that puts innocent women into a position where they are in a loveless relationship. It forces people not to have a sexual part of their life. And God gave sex to people for enjoyment."

'How can you just let it slide'
Zonneveld said her activism grew out of frustration with other American Muslims for being either too willing to accept the word of conservative imams or unwilling to speak out.

“If there is a homophobic sermon at Friday prayer … nobody would stand up and say, ‘I’m sorry that’s an appalling sermon,’” said Zonneveld. “But I can’t sit with a community where it is acceptable to be homophobic …. How can you just let it slide?”

Muslims for Progressive Values is intended to provide a space to worship and a voice to Muslims who don’t necessarily agree with American Muslim leaders often seen as speaking for the entire flock.

Zonneveld, a lifelong Muslim, spent part of her childhood in Germany and Egypt, then attended college in Illinois. She became a professional singer and songwriter and now works with well-known artists, including include blues singer Keb’Mo and Melissa Manchester. Her husband is from Holland and their 13-year-old

p/s Kelahiran Msia tuh.........
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Post time 25-10-2011 11:56 AM | Show all posts
Anwat macam mana? Demi Allah dia perjuangkan hak meliwat orang lain ka tidak Demi Allah?

Ini kita nak tau.
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:14 PM | Show all posts
Anwat macam mana? Demi Allah dia perjuangkan hak meliwat orang lain ka tidak Demi Allah?

Ini k ...
kasmela Post at 25-10-2011 11:56

Keep it simple Kas.....

Buat saja posting yang menunjukan tahap keintelektualan pejuang Isle sebenerrr e.g "Kalau dia Islam kenapa dia tak bertudung?"
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:17 PM | Show all posts
Reply 3# Maideen.

hahaha...jangan lupa bukak topik "Israk Mikraj! Adakah ianya khayalan cuma?huh? huh? Jawab!"

takbirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:20 PM | Show all posts
Reply  Maideen.

hahaha...jangan lupa bukak topik "Israk Mikraj! Adakah ianya khayalan cuma?huh?  ...
kasmela Post at 25-10-2011 12:17


Kita harus kembali kepada ajaran Islam sebenerrrrrrr......
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:25 PM | Show all posts
ya ampun..rosak umat sorang ni
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:25 PM | Show all posts
Keep it simple Kas.....

Buat saja posting yang menunjukan tahap keintelektualan pejuang Isle  ...
Maideen. Post at 25-10-2011 12:14


kalau dah main demi Allah tu Maideen...tu dah kira sumpah dah tu..Anwar mana main sumpah2 ni..dia main china Doll je..
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:26 PM | Show all posts
ya ampun..rosak umat sorang ni
cak! Post at 25-10-2011 12:25


Sapa yg rosak cak...anugerah tuhan ko tu ke?..
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:29 PM | Show all posts
setiap perbuatan itu ada pembalasanNYA

nauzubillahminzaalikkk
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:31 PM | Show all posts
Apa ada pada sumpah-sumpah . Dah perangai pun macam sesumpah . Moga2 di akhirat nanti dapat layanan first class dalam api neraka
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:31 PM | Show all posts
Sib baik Maideen dah tanya soklan maut :"Kalau dia Islam kenapa dia tak bertudung?"
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:32 PM | Show all posts
ni adik beradik sis in islam lah nii, liberal islam kunun
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:32 PM | Show all posts
Tengok muka dia pun aku seram . Kejadian 2 alam
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:36 PM | Show all posts
Post Last Edit by amira_safia at 25-10-2011 12:41

Zuriani nama pompuan ni, dia nilah pencipta lagu, pernah cipta lagu untuk ct norhaliza ada lagi 2-3 artis juga ...
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:37 PM | Show all posts
kalau dah main demi Allah tu Maideen...tu dah kira sumpah dah tu..Anwar mana main sumpah2 ni..di ...
Anak_Nogori Post at 25-10-2011 12:25
Dia tak bersumpah diatas nasihat ulamak luar negra AN........
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:37 PM | Show all posts
ni zuraini yg buat lagu kumilikmu siti norhalijah tu kan?
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:37 PM | Show all posts
Mohon pencerahan.
Ini komposer Zuraini kan?
Pernah compose lagu untuk Siti-Ku Milikmu.
Nauzubillah. Ajaran manalah dia bawak ni.:@
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:38 PM | Show all posts
Inilah tanda akhir zaman......
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:40 PM | Show all posts
Reply 17# xtremexfactor

Bagi dia ajaran Islam sebenar.
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Post time 25-10-2011 12:40 PM | Show all posts
Sapa yg rosak cak...anugerah tuhan ko tu ke?..
Anak_Nogori Post at 25-10-2011 12:26


nak konar pi mana ni? dlm ni citer pasal sapa?
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