Taha (Shia cleric)
Taha | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Shia Muslim cleric |
| Known for | Queer Shia cleric |
| Title | Hujjat al-Islam |
Mullah Taha (Persian: طه) is a gay Shia Muslim cleric from Iran.
He is the son of a cleric, and described his childhood self as being "effeminate". He attended Islamic school at the age of 15, where he realized his homosexuality. And attained the rank of Hujjat al-Islam.
He officiated gay marriages in secret, leading to him being questioned by other clerics and threatened with death. And forced by the Iranian government to flee to Turkey, where he has lived as of 2016.
He continued to perform same-sex marriages for queer Shia Muslim refugees in Istanbul. He stated that he's treated with suspicion from both the Muslim community and the LGBTQ community. He resides temporarily in Turkey, as his ultimate destination is Canada, where he has sought asylum.