The StraightWay Foundation was established in the United Kingdom in 2004 as an organization that provides information and advice for Muslims who struggle with homosexual attraction. [1] [2] Its current chairman's name is Mujahid Mustaqim. [3] They believe "that through following God's guidance", one may "cease to be" gay. They teach that the male-female pair is the "basis for humanity's growth" and that homosexual acts "are forbidden by God". [4] NARTH has written favourably of the group. [5]
In 2004, Straightway entered into a controversy with the Mayor of London (Ken Livingstone), and the controversial Islamic cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi. It was suggested that Livingstone was giving a platform to Islamic fundamentalists, and not liberal and progressive Muslims. [6] Straightway responded to this by compiling a document to clarify what they regarded as fundamental issues concerning Islam and homosexuality. [7] They sent Livingstone a letter thanking him for his support of al-Qaradawi. [8] Livingstone then ignited controversy when he thanked Straightway for the letter. [9]
