الليلام الكُتُبُ بَسَاتِينُ العُلَماءِ
IMAM ALI (A.S.) SAID:
BOOKS ARE THE GARDENS OF SCHOLARS.
Ghurar al-Hikam, page no. 54
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Books can be a beautiful way to connect with perspectives and stories that resonate with your own journey. Here are some recommendations:
Memoir and fiction by queer Shia authors:
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A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi: A memoir by a queer Shia author, offering a heartfelt exploration of identity and faith.
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Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali: A children’s book by a queer Shia author, celebrating cultural heritage and individuality.
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All the Parts We Exile by Roza Nozari: A memoir by a queer culturally Shia author and artist, weaving family history and personal exile into a journey of self-discovery
Book by Shia Muslims:
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Books by Ziba Mir-Hosseini: A Shia scholar whose works delve into gender, law, and Islam.
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Women with Mustaches and Men without Beards: Gender and Sexual Anxieties of Iranian Modernity by Afsaneh Najmabadi: A fascinating exploration of gender and modernity in Shia contexts.
Book about gender, sexual orientation and Islam:
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Homosexuality in Islam: Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims by Scott Siraj Al-Haqq Kugle: Queer Sunni scholar blends queer Muslim experiences, Quranic insights, and historical context to show that Islam can embrace and affirm LGBTQ folks.
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Islamic Law and Muslim Same-Sex Unions by by Junaid Jahangir & Hussein Abdullatif: Two Muslim scholars break down classical legal opinions and real-world stories to make the case for a more welcoming, inclusive view of same-sex partnerships in Islam.
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Books by Amina Wadud: While not Shia, her insights as a Muslim scholar are profoundly relevant and illuminating.
These books offer valuable perspectives on identity, faith, and the intersection of culture and sexuality. Whether you’re seeking personal narratives, scholarly analysis, or children’s literature, this collection provides a diverse range of voices and experiences.