A Jihad for Love

A Jihad for Love

Watch this episode now on 4oD Muslim men, in silhouette

Parvez Sharma's compassionate and moving exploration of Islam and homosexuality provides a refreshing look at a very sensitive and often taboo topic.

All of the men and women in the film are courageous and defiant about their sexuality, despite many having been beaten, raped, imprisoned and threatened with death.

The film took six years to make, much of the time spent by Sharma gaining the trust of those featured, who come from countries as diverse as Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and France.

And the title is quite deliberate; as Sharma says, 'A very loud minority has hijacked my religion and its pulpits. Jihad represents a life struggle... our struggle is one of faith and understanding.'

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First Shown

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Tuesday 03 March 2009 10PM More4

Last Shown

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Wednesday 04 March 2009 12.50AM More4

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  1. Whilst i'm not a Muslim, I am gay and I found this documentary inspiring and beautiful. Excellent work.
    Posted by Jamie on 23/10/2009 02:19:52
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  2. There is clearly a strong need for more widespread documentaries of this type. I am not a muslim (my partner is) and I respect his faith -but I find even though he has a kind & giving nature he has been taught not to deviate from any teachings of the Qur'an. It is a pity that some Imams cannot try to look more towards the 'Ijtihad' as mentioned in this film so it can help a more forward thinking society find peace to lead their own lives whilst also carrying out good deeds to all, as I believe was God's intention for us all (regardless of race,religion or sexual orientation).
    Posted by cvb01 on 05/10/2009 16:06:05
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  3. The only thing west is stuck up to is to prove islam is bad .... but the more they do it the more it helps islam... this is how it goes.....
    Posted by Muniam on 30/08/2009 08:12:30
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  4. i missed it - where can i get perhaps the dvd...
    Posted by nashida on 09/08/2009 12:58:06
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  5. this is a good programme however extremely poor representation ov what the west would call, "JIHAD".
    Posted by Farooq on 18/07/2009 10:52:20
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  6. Why is this programme not available to watch on 4OD?
    Posted by Michelle on 17/07/2009 01:55:26
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  7. I was a great programme and I had really enjoyed it there should be more of those programmes
    Posted by nawal on 07/07/2009 20:35:53
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