We are Maruf.
The platform for
queer Muslims.
Queer Muslims often find themselves at the crossroads of their various identities. In this, they face challenges to how they identify themselves. On an individual level or structural way. On the one hand, they are rejected because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or sex characteristics. On the other hand, they are excluded because of their ethnicity, race, religion or beliefs.
This is why Maruf is here. We are here to support queer Muslims and stand for an open society free from all forms of exclusion.
News & Views
Stories of queer Muslims
It has had a healing effect on my soul to learn in such an intimate setting.
Nabira
"Every meeting felt like a warm bath; I felt very comfortable. It gave me a lot of new insights. Because you are in a similar boat with the group, you feel very connected to each other. It has had a healing effect on my soul to learn and reflect in such an intimate setting about subjects you don't think about in your daily life. For me, QMEP has been the beginning of a comprehensive process. The seed has now been planted. It now needs to grow further."
Gradually I found out that I came there to be able to be myself.
Omar
"The process of self-acceptance can be long and hard. Being able to talk about it with peers can make it much easier. When I signed up for QMEP, I had already accepted myself for years, as a gay guy. At the beginning I thought I came there primarily to meet others. Gradually I discovered that I came there to be myself. Finally there was a place where you didn't have to explain anything. Most of all, I was able to make new friends thanks to Maruf."
For years I thought I could not be a Muslim because I am a lesbian.
Meryem
It is not easy for a converted Muslim woman like me, young and queer, to find people who can and want to help you with your process. For years I thought I couldn't be a Muslim because I am a lesbian. After embracing the faith, I was left with so many questions that I couldn't really accept any part of my identity. Maruf gave me a helping hand to understand and accept myself, a voice to be heard from, a great group of new friends, and HOPE.
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