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How to Fight Hate Without Becoming Hateful

Shahla Khan Salter | Posted 02.06.2013 | Canada
Read More: MPV Canada, Islam, Shahla Khan Salter, Mpv, Hatred, Muslims for Progressive Values, Queer Muslim, Hate Speech, Freedom of Expression, Canada News
Shahla Khan Salter

At Muslims for Progressive Values we at fight peacefully against those who call themselves Muslim and inflict crimes against humanity. The incitement of hatred, examples of which proliferate our society, does not help our cause, nor humanity as a whole. It does the opposite. Hatred begets hatred

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We're Queer. We're Muslim. Get Used to It.

Junaid Jahangir | Posted 10.31.2012 | Canada Politics
Read More: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Judith Butler, Lgbt Muslims, Social Justice, Muslim, Queer Muslim Activist, Activists, Queer Muslim, Canada Politics News
Junaid Jahangir

Many queer activists rise above their circumstances and assert their voice for justice that is not limited to LGBT issues. Belonging to a vulnerable minority, they understand prejudice and can empathize with "others." Queer Muslim activists, despite facing immense prejudice, continue their work quietly and with dignity. Their work ends up helping the very Muslim communities that so strongly shun them. They truly know the meaning of spiritual chivalry, to practice good without expecting the same in return.

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