'Queer and Muslim:' How a Pinoy Queenslander faces his religion and sexuality

Learn the story of Mar Nur, a proud Muslim and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, originally from Maguindanao and now residing in Australia.

Mar Nur feels that he is able to be more himself in Australia. Credit: Mar Nur

Key Points

• Despite living in Australia, Mar Nur still carries his faith in Islam.
• Mar continues to observe Ramadan and attends mosques in West End, Queensland.
• Mar Nur explores alternative interpretations of Islamic teachings to understand his sexuality, following the lead of some queer Muslim scholars.
• An imam insists that homosexuality is considered haram or forbidden by Allah and the Quran.