Welcome to our podcast, Istame'a | Listen, a safe space for sharing queer Muslim stories. <br /><br />In our four-part series hosted by Rabia Mirza, we’ll be sharing raw, honest and personal stories from queer Muslims. We’ll explore what it’s like to come out, how we navigate the stigma of shame and examine the blurred lines between religion, sexuality and culture. <br /><br />This series is brought to you by Hidayah, one of UK’s fastest growing organisations supporting LGBTQI+ Muslims. Our mission is to ensure the voices of queer Muslims are heard and understood. To share your stories, get in touch here: <a href="https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk/contact" rel="noopener">https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk/contact</a><br /><br />To join our community, follow @hidayahlgbtqi on Instagram and Twitter and @hidayahlgbt on Facebook.

Istame'a | Listen: Queer Muslim Stories
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to our podcast, Istame'a | Listen, a safe space for sharing queer Muslim stories. <br /><br />In our four-part series hosted by Rabia Mirza, we’ll be sharing raw, honest and personal stories from queer Muslims. We’ll explore what it’s like to come out, how we navigate the stigma of shame and examine the blurred lines between religion, sexuality and culture. <br /><br />This series is brought to you by Hidayah, one of UK’s fastest growing organisations supporting LGBTQI+ Muslims. Our mission is to ensure the voices of queer Muslims are heard and understood. To share your stories, get in touch here: <a href="https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk/contact" rel="noopener">https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk/contact</a><br /><br />To join our community, follow @hidayahlgbtqi on Instagram and Twitter and @hidayahlgbt on Facebook.
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Publishing Since
2/5/2020
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Recent Episodes

March 9, 2020
Episode 4: The Concept of Coming Out
We share what it’s like coming out as queer and Muslim and the obstacles that come with it. Maria, Almass and Sameer talk about their experiences and give their advice.

March 2, 2020
Episode 3: Religion vs Culture
We discuss the blurry lines between religion and culture in Islam and how this impacts the queer Muslim community. Hear honest stories from our guests Mubeen, Khalil and Sunny.

February 24, 2020
Episode 2: Stigma of Shame
We explore where the stigma of shame comes from for queer Muslims. Shelina, Sara and Mohammad go in depth about how they overcome this in their own lives.
5 total episodes available
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- What is Istame'a | Listen: Queer Muslim Stories?
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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