The Making of a Gay Muslim

Abstract

RELIGION, SEXUALITY AND IDENTITY IN MALAYSIA AND BRITAIN 'This is a pioneering and timely study of how " gay Muslim " identities are shaped in Malaysia and Britain. But this highly readable, cutting-edge ethnography of lived experiences also tackles broader questions about the intertwining of Islam with sexual and ethnic identities, with stigma and persecution, and with legal regulation. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the changing faces of Islam and the controversies in which it is embroiled.' —James A. Beckford, University of Warwick, UK 'This meticulously researched book offers important and fascinating insights into the lives of gay Muslims in Malaysia and Britain. Framed by an engaging storytell-ing approach, the book offers in-depth and thought-provoking narratives that draw the reader into the various aspects of gay Muslims' lives, as they navigate the highly sensitive political, religious, and cultural terrain, and negotiate their intersecting identities. This book balances intellectual rigour and an accessible writing style. It is undoubtedly a timely and important contribution to current debate on the inter-section between sexuality, gender, ethnicity, and religion in a globalised world.'