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started this blog, 2007. today i am a guggenheim fellow, a much lauded filmmaker and author; creator of 3 world firsts: a jihad for love; a sinner in mecca (films) + 112,000 page book. visit parvezsharma.com but this blog is historically important; a partial on the road record; the world's first ever film on islam and homosexuality; fact = "islam trilogy" = 8 million plus eyeballs; yes, death, defying work, but re-taught me gratitude+ humility; karma backbones = dh; sd; at; hva; pa
4.12.07
Suhail's Jihad
A dear friend Suhail Abu al-Sameed has been thrown right into the storm generated by the MJC's Hukum in South Africa-that follows showings of the film there. Suhail became a part of the debate raging around Islam and Homosexuality in that country, from the time we went on The Voice of the Cape. I have known Suhail for years and he is a remarkable and courageous activist who deserves all of our support.
For more details on Suhail coming out to Ulema in Johannesburg go to:
For more details on Suhail coming out to Ulema in Johannesburg go to:
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Ashok Row Kavi posted the following comments on the SAJA (South Asian Journalists Association) public listserve. I have edited the personal ...
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4 comments:
hi parvez, salaam
firstly, congratulations on your wonderful film, your jihad : it seems to be an incredibly courageous and rewarding endeavour.
I don't know if you remember at sheffield there was that 'don't panic, I'm islamic session' : pretty awful, in many repects, I thought. anyway, I was the guy in the audience who had a brief dialogue with you around what the film personally revealed
( in the best traditions of documentary) to me about Islam : I think in particular I emphasised the attention to the principle of ijtihad.
anyway, what I really wanted to address (but didn't realise til afterwards!) was one of your co-panelistas, who was going on about how islam was such a problem for her (and western materialism's propensity for destruction isn't a problem ??). I came to the conclusion that actually for westerners to try and understand Islam is not so much a PROBLEM as a wonderful OPPORTUNITY, the striving to understand can be a bridge between rationalism and spirituality ( which the west has so patently lost, in its overthrowing of institutionalised religion).
anyway, that amongst many other things is what I took from your film : I think it was a film first and foremost about LOVE and I think I just wanted to thank you for making it.
take care, alistair
ps you're right england is decrepid
ps here's a good link for you : a friend who has designed written created an english-arabic dictionary for kids : I recommend it to you !
http://www.lulu.com/content/1491871
Whilst i have flirted with this idea for a long time, the current political/ideological context solidified my aspirations. This Christmas and Eid, please consider engaging in positive action in the smallest of ways-instead of buying more plastic for our children, let us prayerfully teach them a few words of a beautiful language.
'Now, more than ever before, is the time to teach our children, and thus ourselves, the illusionary nature of difference. If we can show them that language, culture and politics do not divide or define us, just maybe their tongues will be better equipped to speak the language of peace.'
I think Suhail is very courageous and I salute him for what he did. I'm happy for him and for everyone who builds up the courage to be open about who they are.
And of course, a salute to you Parvez, you've opened up the door for new discussions and I'm sure you'll make a lot of people rethink what they take for granted. I'm a straight Muslim girl who supports gay rights (just so you know it's not only gay Muslims who appreciate your work!) and I think you're a wonderful human being. My best wishes to you...
your encourage must be saluted! there 're lots of title on gay life to talk. but important is to start!
best regards...
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