Cuz it feels like love.

@hyperempathy / hyperempathy.tumblr.com

I feel like islamophobia in the lgbt+ community, especially from white people, is something that is often overlooked

but as a muslim lesbian...it hurts. it's alienating. you're harming us when you say religion can't coexist with our identities because islam is as much a part of my identity as being a non-binary lesbian is!

there are plenty of legitimate criticisms to be made about white christianity and it's weaponization against the lgbtq+ community, but lumping muslims in with that is so harmful

the same people who persecute lgbt+ people also persecute muslim people, and if you can't see us as your allies or fellow community members, then you have some islamophobic views to work out

and before you tell me that muslims don't accept lgbt+ people, I'd like to mention that I have come out to multiple mujtahids (religious leaders at ismaili mosques) in my lifetime and they have all welcomed me

for every white lgbt+ person who doesn't accept my faith, there is a muslim who accepts my sexuality and gender identity

do better. because this is our community too.

someone in the tags mentioned that jewish lgbt+ people face similar discrimination and yes!! you're so right, islamophobia and antisemitism so often go hand in hand

solidarity between religious minorities is vital, especially when we are intersectional (as is the case with lgbt+ religious minorities)

our experiences are parallel in so many ways and I've experienced some truly wonderful solidarity with jewish lgbt+ people

religious minorities will always have a place in the lgbt+ community, even when we have to fight for it (and we can better fight for it when we rally together)

"friend" being defined here as someone you actually like, hang out with, and can talk to regularly about anything (outside of your family). disregarding people you only know online of course.

please don't be an ass in the notes. as someone who is disabled, mentally unwell, and trans, i'm making this post with other people like that in mind who find more comfort in online spaces. so act accordingly.