Living Out Islam: Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims

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Living Out Islam This page intentionally left blank Living Out Islam Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2014 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kugle, Scott Alan, 1969Living out Islam : voices of gay, lesbian, and transgender Muslims / Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-4448-2 (hardback) — ISBN 978-1-4798-9467-3 (pb) 1. Homosexuality—Religious aspects—Islam. I. Title. BP188.14.H65K84 2013 297.086’64—dc23 2013023734 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Also available as an ebook ...