Gay Muslims are peaceful
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expressandstar.com
Speaking in light of the recent terrorist attacks, these are the words of one of the few openly gay Muslim men, who is planning to marry his partner this month.
In what’s believed to be the first same-sex marriage involving a Muslim, Jahed Choudhury, of Darlaston, has been shunned by his family and friends for being gay.
According to Mr Choudhury the situation only got worse – he was assaulted by fellow Muslims in the street where he lived and ‘fag’ was sprayed on his front door. The mosque he had been attending for the 15 years no longer allowed him. Feeling ostracised, Mr Choudhury attempted to kill himself.
Mr Choudhury says he now has post traumatic stress disorder meaning he struggles to face people alone and cannot work.
He is now set to take a significant step forward for both the Muslim and LGBT communities when he gets married at Walsall Registry Office.
He added: “We’re going to have a big party in Darlaston afterwards and go to Spain for a week on holiday.
“I want to say to all people going through the same thing that’s it’s okay – we’re going to show the whole world that you can be gay and Muslim.”
