Memories: Last day folks had to literally be separated to head to airport. So much love and community was created. lgbtmuslimretreat

Recovery check-in and support meeting brought 6+ queer Muslims together. His/herstory. Allah loves us all! We are of the Divine. lgbtmuslimretreat

Disabled queer Muslim woman led prayers this weekend. LGBT Muslims leading the revolution for equality and social justice. lgbtmuslimretreat

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I broke down 3 times this weekend. If the world could witness the love that we created... I know the Divine was present with us and not w/ those that hat

Really missing each and every one of the 77 queer Muslims that came together this past weekend. Community, spirit, conversation, love. lgbtmuslimretreat

They left as quickly as they came here. From Allah we come and to Him we must return. lgbtmuslimretreat

Perfumed = performed iPhone lgbtmuslimretreat

Imam Daayiee perfumed a same gender marriage at the last day of lgbtmuslimretreat 40+ folks witnessing the union before Allah. History!!

"This retreat has literally changed my life. I prayed for the first time today after 5 years." - participant lgbtmuslimretreat

Thank you to AAPIP's Queer Justice Fund for their generous support. lgbtmuslimretreat

"Building Alliances Across Progressive Communities" Ben NQAPIA Sung Intersections Yarehk MPVUSA

It's hard to believe that 20+ of folks were 13 yo or younger at Al-Fatiha's inception in 1998. lgbtmuslimretreat

First Airport Drop-Offs = Sad Faisal :-(

Evening of Sharing: Talent / No Talent Show. Our community is so amazing and beautiful. Words cannot express the joy! lgbtmuslimretreat

"My vision for a future is where there are mosques across the US that are queer-inclusive and treat women w/ dignity" El-Farouk Khaki lgbtmuslimretreat

"Building a Community: Our Vision, Challenges & Opportunities" plenary. lgbtmuslimretreat

"I cannot grasp the concept of not having access to medicine" - participant from Canada. lgbtmuslimretreat

"We have (HIV) meds because it a gift from Allah." - Jamilah: Islam & HIV session. lgbtmuslimretreat

A queer couple who are in an open relationship but they can't watch a new episode of Glee w/anyone else. lgbtmuslimretreat

Using Islamic methodology to create non-heteronormative models of sexual relationships. Liberation at work. lgbtmuslimretreat

Sessions on Managing Islamiphobia and Fabulousness and What's God Doing In My Bedroom lgbtmuslimretreat queermuslimsandandrock

I'm wearing my "Queer + Muslim = Fabulous" t-shirt. Msg me if you wanna buy one :) lgbtmuslimretreat

After a night out in town folks are all on time for the first plenary. lgbtmuslimretreat

"What would our communities looks like if they experiences our radical love?" -Fatimah Loren lgbtmuslimretreat radicallove

Fatimah Loren, musician extrodinaire performing. 77 queer Muslims. 4 countries. 12+ ethnicities. Praise Allah. lgbtmuslimretreat

16 queer Muslims discussing "problematic verses in the Quran" lgbtmuslimretreat historyinthemaking we'vecomealongwaybaby

We are creating our own history/herstory. Queer Muslims love the Divine and no one can come in between that! lgbtmuslimretreat

Islamic Prayer 101 - 20+ folks in this session. History in the making. lgbtmuslimretreat

Queer + Muslim = Fabulous lgbtmuslimretreat

3 queer students who I met at different colleges have come. It's such a special feeling seeing these young folks here. lgbtmuslimretreat

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Is there anything more beautiful than seeing two people who went to the same mosque growing up finding each other again at a queer Muslim retreat!? lgbt

The Divine is present all around us. If the world could witness the love, pain and reflection present our societies would look so different. lgbtmuslimretreat

Dr. Kugle talking about Attaining Happiness as LGBT Muslims. lgbtmuslimretreat

50+ queer Muslims hearing about Gender 101. We've come a long way baby! lgbtmuslimretreat

Retreat has officially started. London, Utah, NYC, TX. Yay!! lgbtmuslimretreat

Flights delayed + late buses + missing travelers = very stressed out Faisal :-) lgbtmuslimretreat isittuesdayyet

Ready... Set... Go.... lgbtmuslimretreat

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You know you're a hard core fundie activist when you wake up at 6 am because of nightmares about peoples travel being delayed. lgbtmuslimretreat welcom

LGBT Musilm Retreat Updates

Salaam,

For those that can't make the LGBT Muslim Retreat, we'll be posting periodic updates from the gathering.

The program can be found at http://www.lgbtmuslimretreat.com/resources/Program%20Book%20-%20Schedule%20of%20Events.pdf

You can follow us on twitter by searching for hash tag #lgbtmuslimretreat

Or check out our blog at http://lgbtmuslimretreat.blogspot.com.

-Faisal

First 4 of 75 participants have arrived. All flights delayed. A sign? We hope not :) At least London folks left. C u soon! lgbtmuslimretreat