I am an Islamic Scholar with a background in Classical Arabic and Islamic Sciences obtained at the Jamia Dirasat al Islamiyyah), Karachi Pakistan (1990-1994). I am an Imam (religious leader) and also a human rights activist focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity within Islam. I have done independent research on Islam and sexual diversity, an area that does not often get explored in the Muslim world. I have also designed and facilitated many workshops / trainings on Islam, sexual orientation and gender identity.