StraightWay Foundation

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]

See also
  • LGBT and Islam

References
  1. Habib, Samar (2010). Islam and Homosexuality. ABC-CLIO. p. 217. ISBN 9780313379031. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  2. Badgett, Lee; Frank, Jeff (2007). Sexual Orientation Discrimination: An International Perspective. Routledge. p. 222. ISBN 9781135987657. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. Whitaker, Brian (2011). Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East. Saqi. ISBN 9780863564598.
  4. The StraightWay Foundation Homepage Retrieved 2007-04-06 Archived December 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Help for Same-Sex Attracted Muslims
  6. Sohaib, Saeed (April 2005). "London mayor stands firm despite sustained campaign".
  7. Statement on Homosexualist Campaign against Muslim Scholar
  8. Waugh, Paul (3 March 2005). "Ken in Row Over Anti-gay Link". Archived from the original on 11 February 2009.
  9. Caroline Fourest and Fiammetta Venner (30 March 2005). "Ken le rouge vire au vert islam" (in French).
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