StraightWay Foundation
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The StraightWay Foundation is a Muslim ex-gay organization based in the UK. They provide information and advice for Muslims that have same-sex attractions. They believe that through following Allah's guidance, one may cease to be a homosexual. They teach that the male-female pair is the basis for humanity's growth and that homosexual acts are forbidden by the Creator.[1] NARTH has written favorably of the group.[2]
In 2004, Straightway entered into a controversy surrounding Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, and the controversial Islamic cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi. Many Muslims accused him of favoring Islamic fundamentalists, and not liberal and progressive Muslims.[3] Straightway responded to this by compiling a document to clarify fundamental issues about Islam and homosexuality.[4] They sent Livingstone a letter thanking him for his support of the controversial cleric.[5] Livingston then ignited controversy when he thanked Straightway for the letter.[6]
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- ^ The StraightWay Foundation Homepage Retrieved 2007-04-06
- ^ Help for Same-Sex Attracted Muslims
- ^ Sohaib, Saeed. "London mayor stands firm despite sustained campaign", April 2005.
- ^ Statement on Homosexualist Campaign against Muslim Scholar
- ^ Waugh, Paul. "Ken in Row Over Anti-gay Link", 3 March, 2005.
- ^ Caroline Fourest and Fiammetta Venner. "Ken le rouge vire au vert islam", 30 March 2005. (French)
