In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

The Al-Fatiha Foundation - LGBTQ Muslims & Friends

extends its heartfelt salaams (greetings & peace)
to participants of

The NYAC Third Annual National Summit

We relate to thee their story in truth: they were youth who believed in their Lord,
and We advanced them in guidance: We gave strength to their hearts
- The Holy Quran: Surah 18: Al-Kahf (The Cave), Ayah 13

The Al-Fatiha Foundation - LGBTQ Muslims & Friends

The Al-Fatiha Foundation is an international organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and
their friends. Al-Fatihas goal is to provide a safe space and a forum for LGBTQ Muslims to address
issues of common concern, share individual experiences, and institutional resources. The Al-Fatiha
Foundation aims to support LGBTQ Muslims in reconciling their sexual orientation or gender
identity with Islam. Al-Fatiha promotes the Islamic notions of social justice, peace, and tolerance
through its work, to bring all closer to a world that is free from injustice, prejudice, and
discrimination.

The Al-Fatiha Foundation Telephone & Fax: (212) 752-3188

405 Park Avenue, Suite 1500 Email: gaymuslims@yahoo.com
New York City, NY 10022 Web: http://www.al-fatiha.org

Al-Fatiha (The Opening) - a community for lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender, questioning Muslims, and their friends!
Existing chapters in New York City and Toronto! New chapters starting soon in:
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Washington DC! J