Deenah al-Aqsa (she/her) (@deenahalaqsa) 's Twitter Profile
Deenah al-Aqsa (she/her)

@deenahalaqsa

Runner-Up - @UKWritingAwards

Programmes Officer for @HidayahLGBTQI

@WeAreQueerAF | @MetroUK | @PinkNews | @LacunaMagazine | @AZMagUK | @TheFemedic

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To kick things off, we're excited to announce that Hidayah Queer Book Club is back again!📚 Join us on Thursday 22nd February for a discussion of Zaina Arafat's 'You Exist Too Much'. Sign up link can be found in our Linktree. #QueerBookClub #HidayahEvents #HidayahLGBTQI

To kick things off, we're excited to announce that Hidayah Queer Book Club is back again!📚

Join us on Thursday 22nd February for a discussion of Zaina Arafat's 'You Exist Too Much'. Sign up link can be found in our Linktree.

#QueerBookClub #HidayahEvents #HidayahLGBTQI
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Yes, we're already thinking about #Ramadan ☪️ Hidayah are hosting a London Iftar on 23 March - come along for arts, crafts, board games and a chance to break fast with fellow queer Muslims in a safe space 🥘 Sign up link can be found in our Linktree #Ramadan2024 #HidayahEvents

Yes,  we're already thinking about #Ramadan ☪️
Hidayah are hosting a London Iftar on 23 March - come along for arts, crafts, board games and a chance to break fast with fellow queer Muslims in a safe space 🥘

Sign up link can be found in our Linktree

#Ramadan2024 #HidayahEvents
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Hidayah Queer Book Club is back!📚 Join us on Thursday 22nd February online for a discussion of Zaina Arafat's 'You Exist Too Much', timings TBC. Head to our bio to sign up⬆️ #QueerBookClub #HidayahBookClub #HidayahUK #QueerMuslim #LGBTQ #Queer #BookCLub

Hidayah Queer Book Club is back!📚 Join us on Thursday 22nd February online for a discussion of Zaina Arafat's 'You Exist Too Much', timings TBC. Head to our bio to sign up⬆️

#QueerBookClub #HidayahBookClub #HidayahUK #QueerMuslim #LGBTQ #Queer #BookCLub
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In order to celebrate the launch of Hidayah US as an official nonprofit in the United States, Hidayah is partnering with student groups to host "Care, Connect, Growth". The event is in DC on Feb 17th, and you can sign up here: ow.ly/5Gn650Qwe7W #QueerMuslim #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

In order to celebrate the launch of Hidayah US as an official nonprofit in the United States, Hidayah is partnering with student groups to host "Care, Connect, Growth". The event is in DC on Feb 17th, and you can sign up here: ow.ly/5Gn650Qwe7W

#QueerMuslim #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#Ramadan2024 is fast approaching, and we are holding an iftar in central London! Sign up for our in-person event on 23/3/24 here: tinyurl.com/HidayahIftar Tickets start at £10 for #QueerMuslims. But if you're #LGBTQ Muslim and can't afford this, contact [email protected].

#Ramadan2024 is fast approaching, and we are holding an iftar in central London! Sign up for our in-person event on 23/3/24 here: tinyurl.com/HidayahIftar

Tickets start at £10 for #QueerMuslims. But if you're #LGBTQ Muslim and can't afford this, contact events@hidayahlgbt.co.uk.
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I will be at this insha Allah - make sure to sign up! Also remember that if you are a queer Muslim who can't afford the ticket, get in touch at [email protected] and we can figure something out. Again the signup link is tinyurl.com/HidayahIftar Tell your friends!!!

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Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Hidayah🤍☪️ may you all have a blessed, restorative month 🤍 #Ramadan #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #QueerMuslim

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Hidayah🤍☪️ may you all have a blessed, restorative month 🤍

#Ramadan #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #QueerMuslim
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As we say Ramadan Kareem/Mubarak, my heart turns to Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Kashmir, Xinjiang, and all Muslims around the world under occupation, facing genocide, in prison or detention, facing attacks, starvation, denial of religious and other freedoms. We fast for you, too. 🤲🏽

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We asked our volunteers for their favourite quote to share with you this Ramadan; today's is from Surah al-Ma'idah, verse 32 courtesy of our Programs Trustee Deenah 🧡 #Ramadan2024 #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #QueerMuslim #LGBTMuslim #HidayahUK

We asked our volunteers for their favourite quote to share with you this Ramadan; today's is from Surah al-Ma'idah, verse 32 courtesy of our Programs Trustee Deenah 🧡

#Ramadan2024 #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #QueerMuslim #LGBTMuslim #HidayahUK
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I don't think people understand how close Gaza is to Tel Aviv. Without checkpoints & other oppressive measures, its around 1 hour, maybe a little more. In that relatively short distance, one side is facing a genocide, with no space safe, and the other is still living a somewhat

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I'm so stoked for Manchester Pride this year - our entry is based on the theme #BuzzingToBeQueer and focuses on the significance of the bee! outsavvy.com/event/19189/ma… Signup link is here, but as always, if you can't afford the ticket price, contact us on [email protected]

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Queer Book Club is back! We're reading a debut poetry collection by queer Muslim poet Sanah Ahsan: 'I Cannot Be Good Until You Say It'. Sign up to our online event (11/7/24) If you buy it from The Bookish Type, you get 20% off! #bookclub #queermuslim outsavvy.com/event/20349/qu…

Queer Book Club is back! We're reading a debut poetry collection by queer Muslim poet Sanah Ahsan: 'I Cannot Be Good Until You Say It'.

Sign up to our online event (11/7/24) If you buy it from The Bookish Type, you get 20% off! #bookclub #queermuslim

outsavvy.com/event/20349/qu…
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I am really excited about this - this book by the wonderful Sanah Ahsan has been on my to-read list for a while. Be sure to sign up for this online book club in July that I'll be running, and please email us at [email protected] with any questions! outsavvy.com/event/20349/qu…

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We've seen lots of towns celebrating #Pride for the first time this year and we're loving it 🥰 But if you'd like to get involved, why not join us at #ManchesterPride in August? We'll be marching in the parade, eating, connecting and celebrating 🥳 outsavvy.com/event/19189/ma…

We've seen lots of towns celebrating #Pride for the first time this year and we're loving it 🥰

But if you'd like to get involved, why not join us at #ManchesterPride in August? We'll be marching in the parade, eating, connecting and celebrating 🥳 outsavvy.com/event/19189/ma…
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What does Farah mean to you? #FindYourFarah "Happiness is the ability to be my authentic self, surrounding myself with people who love and accept me." A beautiful testimonial from one of our social media volunteers💖🏳️‍🌈 #Pride #Pride2024 #QueerMuslim #LGBTMuslim

What does Farah mean to you? #FindYourFarah 

"Happiness is the ability to be my authentic self, surrounding myself with people who love and accept me." A beautiful testimonial from one of our social media volunteers💖🏳️‍🌈

#Pride #Pride2024 #QueerMuslim #LGBTMuslim
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🚨BREAKING: Seventy scholars and experts in race and racism from around the world, including leading experts on racism from universities in the United States and Britain, have condemned the prosecution of Marieha Hussain in an open letter published today.

🚨BREAKING: Seventy scholars and experts in race and racism from around the world, including leading experts on racism from universities in the United States and Britain, have condemned the prosecution of Marieha Hussain in an open letter published today.
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#FindYourFarah this #Pride 🏳️‍🌈 "What makes me happy as a queer Muslim is finding my tribe" - a wonderful message from our Events Trustee Deenah 🧡 #Pride2024 #LGBT #LGBTQ #QueerMuslim #LGBTQMuslim

#FindYourFarah this #Pride 🏳️‍🌈

"What makes me happy as a queer Muslim is finding my tribe" - a wonderful message from our Events Trustee Deenah 🧡

#Pride2024 #LGBT #LGBTQ #QueerMuslim #LGBTQMuslim
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On the other side of town, the Reclaim Pride march is taking place through the city centre - which is being held against some of Manchester Pride’s sponsors. Manchester News MEN