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The Integrated Leadership Module – level 1 is a 60-hour training was designed to assist queer Muslims in:
A self-integrated queer Muslim is someone who:
This workbook aims to:
The ultimate goal of the training is to:
The training environment:
The training is conducted in a quiet, tranquil and secluded place. Participants maintain a circle throughout the entire training to engender intimacy and safety which is necessary for the uninterrupted and uninhibited flow of sharing and bonding.
The training environment is extremely important for this course. The training environment must be private, quiet, minimal to no distractions in the room such as paintings, too many open windows, loud sounds of machinery etc. The training room should ideally have a carpet since much of the group work is done on the floor. 60% of the work in this course is process-work and therefore the participants must be close to nature so that they are able to take a walk or reflect in nature as they process some of the information and their emotions.
Training techniques:
The training incorporates experience-based learning and therefore the sharing of real-life stories will be encouraged. Since this can evoke emotions, PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL PROCESS WORK is incorporated. It involves critical reflection on SCRIPTURAL CONTENT to reconcile with the lived experiences of queer Muslims.
Although imparting knowledge and skills are important aspects of the training, learning about behaviour, triggers and responses are equally important. Hence, the training has a holistic approach to acquiring new knowledge and the practical application of learning.
Queer Muslims experience the pain of rejection, loneliness and abuse, but so do others. Pain is part of life’s experience. In managing our pain, the training will help to identify triggers of pain, how to take ownership of the experience and how to find new ways of responding.
The training techniques are supported by Quranic guidance that engenders an understanding of Islam as a compassion-centred faith.
Understanding the place which people are speaking from and the pain behind their words is a great way of making sense of what is being communicated, why it is being communicated and how to respond to it. A technique that will be applied in this training is 3D observations, sharpening the participant’s ability to actively listen, acknowledge feelings and manage responses.
The content you can expect to engage with in this training:
On being queer & Muslim
Deepening the understanding of queerness and Muslimness. Participants are invited to share their narratives and to map the values that are sacred to them in upholding their queer and Muslim identities. Participants will draw parallels between their values and that of Islam. They arrive at a renewed understanding of what it means to be queer and Muslim.
Understanding the Self & the Tribe
An important aspect of self-acceptance is to understand the reality of the self, the tribe, its culture and how these influence what we believe and who we become.
Understanding Islam as an all-inclusive & compassion-centred faith
Before participants can reconcile their sexual orientation and / or gender identity with Islam, they have to understand Islam as an all-inclusive and compassion-centred faith and unlearn the misconceptions about Islam. Participants experience the essence of Islam as peace, justice, compassion & forgiveness.
Contemporary Muslim understanding of Islam & SOGI
Participants engage with the homo-transphobic arguments of religious leaders. They discuss strategies on how to deal with negative messaging from their communities. The participants develop context-specific ways on how to respond to it. Exercises will be given on how to identify triggers and manage responses.
Muslim sectarianism & Extremism
A study of Muslim sects and extremist behaviour is important in understanding why orthodox Muslims are vehemently opposed to homosexuality. Here the participant gets to understand the powers that control religious thinking, mosques and institutions.
The Mukhannathun
A study of queerness between 7th – 9th century Arabia and the prophetic response to it.
The Quran, Hadith & SOGI
Participants engage Islamic texts to understand the theological arguments against queer people. A researched interpretation of these texts are presented to the participants and they discuss how to use this new information to protect them and to provide informed responses to their families & communities.
Consolidating the learning
Participants consolidate the learning and building their arguments. Tools are provided to build a theologically framed argument. Participant presents their arguments to the group.
We provide psycho-spiritual and social support to Muslims who are marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity and belief. ♥
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