Muslim parents and their children are heading into the new school year with much anxiety about actions that have taken place across the country to change policies and curricula related to gender identity and sexual orientation. The exact details vary widely from one county or state to another.
Youth in North America and beyond are heavily connected to social media. By all kinds of research methods, this connection is problematic and has negative consequences physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
Quickly changing laws and norms related to sexuality and relationships make it difficult for Muslim parents to put off having tough conversations about LGBTQ issues with their children.
As the LGBTQ community becomes increasingly visible and active in all public spheres, including education and entertainment, the Muslim community in the U.S. must reflect on how to ensure our rights as a conservative religious minority are respected.
We live in a world where practicing Muslims grapple with the complexities of navigating interactions with the LGBTQ+ community and the shifting societal landscape surrounding the acceptance of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and same-sex unions.
Muslim adults are currently working through the process of understanding Islamic guidance on the matter of homosexuality and how to address the nuances of it in our workplaces, communities, and families.