Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed
From QueerBio.com
Country
France, Algeria
Birth - Death
1977 -
Occupation
Religion
Description
Gay Muslim Imam who founded a gay-friendly mosque and support group 'Homosexual Muslims in France' (HM2F). Considered the first French Muslim to marry a same-sex partner. AIDS activist. Preparing his doctoral thesis on Islam and homosexuality. Author of the book 'The Koran and the Flesh' (Le Coran et la chair, 2012). HIV positive.
See Also
- Muslim, Imam and Islamic LGBTQ Leaders
- Pioneers of the LGBTQ Religious Community
- Global LGBTQ HIV/AIDS Activists
Further Reading/Research
- http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2012/nov/26/paris-gay-friendly-mosque
- http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/gay-muslim-imam-brings-message-of-tolerance-to-europe-a-985863.html
- http://www.france24.com/en/20120402-islam-homosexuality-muslim-gay-marry-france-ludovic-mohamed-zahed
- http://www.gaynewstoday.com/gay-imam-helps-young-muslims-balance-religion-sexuality-the-san-diego-union-tribune/
