Many people might not think to put "queer" and "Muslim" in the same sentence. The two identities, some think, are like water and oil. But despite being left unrecognized, queer Muslims exist, and I am proof. In my journey to better understanding my identity, seeing and learning from other queer Muslims have been incredibly validating and reassuring. So, just to remind you that we're here, we're queer, and we're not going anywhere, I compiled a list of queer Muslim heroes:
