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How Self-Compassion Heals Muslim LGBTQ Identity Conflict

Many Muslim families struggle when a child comes out as LGBTQ. Some respond with silence, fear, or rejection, believing they must choose faith over love. Yet this belief is not Islamic. It goes against the essence of Islam, which is mercy and justice. When religion is used to justify cruelty, it loses its soul. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is described as Rahmat al-lil Alameen, a mercy to all worlds.

Mental health

Philosophy

fromBuzzFeed

2 weeks ago

34 Reasons Formerly Religious People Left The Church And Happily Never Looked Back

People distanced from faith after trauma, moral crises, and conflicts between religious teachings and LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent identities, sometimes finding solace in more accepting communities.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

1 month ago

How this transgender 'American Ninja Warrior' athlete finds strength in sports

Clayton Jay Reeves, an out transgender man, advanced to American Ninja Warrior semifinals and received a callback for season 18 while using visibility to represent and inspire.

LGBT

fromTiny Buddha

1 month ago

Coming Out at 50: Love, Loss, and Living My Truth - Tiny Buddha

Becoming fully authentic can bring late-life love and belonging but can also trigger family rejection, conditional support, and enduring emotional pain.

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fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

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