Ani Zonneveld
President and Founder of Muslims for Progressive Values
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Ani Zonneveld is a writer, a singer/songwriter, speaker and a human rights defender. She speaks and sings her message of social justice, human rights, and peace from a progressive Muslim women’s perspective. Born and raised Muslim from Malaysia and based out of Los Angeles, she spearheads the progressive Muslim movement both internationally and in the U.S.
Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) is a grassroots, faith-based human rights organization. Founded in 2007, MPV advocates for egalitarian expressions of Islam, for women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, freedom of expression, and freedom of and from religion or belief. MPV promotes these values at the United Nations by challenging human rights abuses in the name of Islam, and by offering an inclusive understanding based on universal human rights and justice.
At the grassroots level, MPV’s services to the Muslim community include inclusive spiritual spaces, youth involvement, interfaith and same-sex marriages, and forums in countering radical thought. MPV promotes these values through its network of chapters and affiliates in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Columbus, Canada, France, Bangladesh, Chile, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, Malaysia, Burundi and Tunisia.
Book Chapters
2015 Contributor, “For Muslims – a 9-11 Wake-up Call”, Author: Barbara Falconer Newhall, Wrestling With God: Stories of Doubt and Faith, pp. 190-203, Patheos Press, 2015.
2013 Contributor,“Expatriate Blues”, Anthology: Critical Muslim 07:Muslim Archipelago, pp.149-158, Oxford University Press.
2012 Contributor,“Islam and America, Better Than Ever”, Anthology: American Dreamers–Optimists, Mavericks, and Mad Inventors Share Their Dreams for Brighter Futures; pp. 241-247, Sharp/Stuff, 2014.
2011 Editor and contributor, Anthology:"Progressive Muslim Identities"answers the often-asked question "Where are the progressive Muslims?" Here, gay, straight, black, white and brown Muslims from the United States and Canada narrate their personal stories. Their powerful voices highlight human dignity, freedom to choose how one lives out one's faith, and the inner strength it takes to do so.
Albums
Solo project; an interfaith concept; “One”; Interfaith songs, collaborators include Redbear, Rev. Noriaki Ito, Kominas and Rabbi Naomi Levi, 2005
Solo project; first female Islamic pop English singer in the U.S.; “Ummah Wake Up”; 2003
Documentaries
2016 Al Imam, Documentary Short: Despite controversy and threats, Muslim singer/songwriter turned spiritual leader Ani Zonneveld takes a stand for justice through activism and a progressive practice of Islam. Oscar Awards qualifying screenings: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival as part of the "Path of Most Resistance"; Big Sky Documentary Film Festival; Cleveland International Film Festival; First Look Film Festival, Montclair Film Festival. You can watch the trailer here.
Awards and Recognition
Pen Name: Zuriani
GRAMMY
2004 - Certification for song contribution “One Friend” Keb’ Mo’ ‘Keep It Simple’ (album)
2001 - Certification for song contribution “I’m Your Mother Too” Keb’ Mo’ ‘Big Wide Grin’ (album)
AIM (Malaysian equivalent of the Grammy); Songwriter and Producer
2004 | Best Pop Album | Siti Nurhaliza (artist) | ‘Emas’ (album title)
2004 | Album of the Year | Siti Nurhaliza (artist) | ‘Emas’ (album title)
1999 | Best Pop Album | Siti Nurhaliza (artist) | ‘Adiwarna’ (album title)
- Album of the Year | Siti Nurhaliza (artist) | ‘Adiwarna’ (album title)
Wrote over 200 songs with over 40 songs published worldwide.
Television, Radio and Public Interviews
2019
ACLU | Thousands of Voices Are Telling the Supreme Court: Don’t Roll Back LGBTQ Rights | July 3, 2109
Blade | LGBTQ Muslims want increased visibility | July 2, 2019
Mission Local | Pride 2019: Interfaith panel grapples with intersection of LGBT identity and religion | June 18, 2019
From MPV-Philippines - Rappler | On Muslims, Filipino and national(ist) consciousness | June 6, 2019
Dope Magazine | Social Media and Social Justice: Allies or Enemies? You Might Be Surprised | June 2, 2019
CNNl | In a survey of American Muslims, 0% identified as lesbian or gay. Here's the story behind that statistic | May 28, 2019
Erasing 76 Crimes | Victory for critics of Brunei’s death-to-gays law, ‘the antithesis of Islam’ | May 6, 2019
RT (Video) | US to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist | May 1, 2019
Out Magazine | 8 Things You Want to Know if You Actually Want to Help People in Brunei | April 16, 2019
Arabic al-Hura | Report on Celebration of Life (in Arabic) | February 11, 2019
New York Times | The Creeping Liberalism in American Islam | February 18, 2019
The Rainbow Times | Kennedy, Harris, Scott Reintroduce Bill To Amend Religious Freedom Restoration | February 28, 2019
Vimeo | Ani Zonneveld interview with Terrence Ward | February 1, 2019
The Markaz | Inaugural Bustany-Kasem Friendship Forum Dissects the Dangers of Saudi Extremism | February 1, 2019
2018
Los Angeles Blade | Congregation Kol Ami Prays for Pittsburgh | October 31, 2018
In-Sight Publishing | An Interview with Ani Zonneveld | September 22, 2018
The Signal | ‘Mentally, I go through hell’: On Being Queer and Muslim | August 3, 2018
Youth Incorporated | TGMP: A Boon for Queer Muslims | June 25, 2018
DNA India | Breaking Stereotypes: This Initiative for LGBTQIA Muslims Organized a First-Of-Its Kind Iftar | June 24, 2018
Women’s News | Queering Ramadan: Second Annual LGBTQAI+ Muslims and Allies Iftar | June 14, 2018
Pluralist | Brooklyn Lawmaker Wants to Host Gender-Segregated Beach Days| June 11, 2018
Broadly Vice | ‘I Found Home’: Celebrating Ramadan at an Iftar for Queer Muslims | June 9, 2018
The Huffington Post | Trump’s White House Iftar is Missing Major American Muslim Groups | June 6, 2018
Challenging Opinions | Ani Zonneveld on Challenging Opinions (Podcast) | May 28, 2018
The Federalist | Missing from ‘Islamophobia’ Accusations is Recognizing that Muslims do it, Too | May 15, 2018
Quotidiano | Ani Zonneveld: "Io, imam donna contro l'Isis" (Italian) | May 14, 2018
The Lantern | Crowd of Nearly 100 Protest Gun Violence as part of National School Walkout | April 20, 2018
Pew Research Center | Muslim Americans: Immigrants and those Born in the U.S. see Life Differently in Many Ways | April 17, 2018
Youtube | Pew Research Center: "Being Muslim in the U.S." | April 17, 2018
NBC | We’re Going to Stand up for Ourselves | March 12, 2018
SFWeekly | Queer and Trans Muslim Narratives of Resistance, at SOMAarts | February 7, 2018
Youtube | Doug Pagitt, Ani Zonneveld, and Barry Taylor talk about if Religion can be a force for good | February 2, 2018
News2Share | A Close-up Look at the Los Angeles Women’s March | January 21, 2018
Agoura Hills Acorn | Interfaith Celebration of Unity Follows Graffiti Desecration | January 17, 2018
ThinkProgress | Trump’s Islamophobia is Having an Unexpected Result | January 12, 2018
USA Today | Egyptian Parliament Considers Outlawing Atheism | January 4, 2018
2017
VoyageLA | Meet Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values | December 4, 2017
New York Times | Farrah Usmani, Adam Grover | November 26, 2017
Cision | Female Genital Mutilation is Gender Violence against Women and Must be Stopped, America Matters CEO tells UN Panel | November 21, 2017
Wicked Local Cohasset | Listening to other Voices: Ani Zonneveld talks about Connections at Abbey | November 13, 2017
Boston Globe | Muslims Activist to speak at Hingham Monastery | November 10, 2017
The Christian Post | Approximately 1,300 Faith Leaders say Gov’t can force Christian Baker to make Gay Wedding Cake | November 2, 2017
Beyond Chron | “Tip of my Tongue” Premieres in S.F and Reviews from the 20th United Nations Associations Film Festival | October 31, 2017
Middle East Forum | Self-styled ‘Progressive’ U.S. Muslim Groups are Homophobic and Racist | September 27, 2017
Brisbane Times | Postal Survey: Gay Muslims Shake off Conservative Image to Back Same-Sex Marriage | September 18, 2017
ABC Australia | Same-sex Marriage: Why have Muslims been so Quiet in the Debate? | August 31, 2017
BBC Arabic | Sacrifice: A call to control the slaughter of sheep for Eid | August 31, 2017
Claudia Shambaugh Podcast | Ask A Leader: Miso-Islamia, American Politics | August 29, 2017
Your Middle East | Plight of ex-Muslims and Women under Spotlight at Secularism | August 18, 2017
The Huffington Post | Muslims’ LGBTQ Acceptance Must Extend to our own Brothers and Sisters | August 16, 2017
Daily Mail | Muslims for Gay Marriage say the Koran Supports Gay Marriage as he Urges People to Vote Yes in Postal Poll - Even Though Homosexuality Carries the Death Penalty in 10 Islamic Countries | August 13, 2017
Gatestone Institute | Jew-Hating Imams Need to be Removed | August 10, 2017
Mamamia | ‘I’m a Muslim woman against the burqa. But Pauline Hanson’s stunt just wasn’t funny.’ | August 18, 2017
Huffington Post | American Muslims Are Now More Accepting Of Homosexuality Than White Evangelicals | August 1, 2017
Fivethirtyeight | American Muslims Are A Diverse Group With Changing Views | July 27, 2017
LiberalAmerica.Org | Muslims With Progressive Values Make History Taking Part In Concert (VIDEO) | July 13, 2017
The College Fix | Group co-founded by Muslim Student Association kicks out pro-LGBT Muslim group from gathering | July 12, 2017
The American Spectator | Pro-LGBT Muslim Group Kicked Out of Muslim Conference Where Linda Sarsour Spoke | July 12, 2017
Kapten Press | Rupanya Imam Wanita Masjid LGBT Sudah Buka Cawangan Malaysia, Apa Respon Pihak | July 8, 2017
Malaysian Digest | After Malaysian Female Imam Made Headlines, will we Welcome Progressive Values in Islam on our Shores? | July 4, 2017
Notes from WATERtalks | Feminist Conversations in Religion Series “Is Sharia Law Still Relevant?” | June 30, 2017
An interview with Ani Zonneveld in response to a month-long campaign of attacks in Malaysian media The Malaysian Insight | Malaysian female imam hits back at critics Part 1 & Part 2 | June 25-26, 2017
Canberra Times | Canberra 'Meet a Muslim' forums aim to end Islamophobia | June 22, 2017
Zeenews | German Opens its first Liberal Mosque in Berlin | June 16, 2017
The New York Times | Weddings: Ayesha Choudhury, George Gonzales | May 21, 2017
Huffington Post | I'm Grateful for These Unsung Straight Allies of LGBTQ Muslims | May 1, 2017
Huffington Post | Queerness and the Quran are still at odds | May 1, 2017
Telesur | US Muslims and Jews Take a Stand for Trans Rights | March 6, 2017
“Take Two” (KPCC) | “Trump's opponents on immigration: faith leaders” | February 24, 2017
Markaz Review | "Muslim American Artists and Activists Cope with Trump's Dystopian Reality" | Feb 16, 2017
Ed Schultz News and Commentary | Ani Zonneveld on Trump’s Immigration Policy | February 8, 2017
Vancouver Sun | Douglas Todd: Liberal Muslims often under threat in majority-Muslim countries | February 5, 2017
AU News24 | Young Australian Muslims Share Progressive Values | February 3, 2017
Feminist Majority | Interview about SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch | February 1, 2017
RT - Ed Schultz Show | Debate: Is the Muslim Ban Racist? | January 30, 2017
NBC News | Demonstrators, Civil Rights Orgs Rally in Defense of Immigrants, Muslims after Executive Orders | January 26, 2016
Same Same | National Faith Leaders add Support for Marriage Equality as Senate Inquiry gets Underway | January 22, 2017
The Huffington Post | Yes, People of Faith can Absolutely Support Planned Parenthood | January 20, 2017
Advocate | Queering Islam | January 18, 2016
Estee Chandler on Middle East in Focus (KPFK 90.7 FM) | Challenging Intolerant teachings within Muslim communities | January 8, 2017
NBC News | Muslims for Progressive Values is Challenging the Mainstream Narrative | January 5, 2016
2016
Tick Talk Take | Interview with Evangelical Christian Doug Paggit | November 29, 2016
The Guardian | ‘Marriage Equality will give hope’: the faith leaders backing same-sex union | November 18, 2016
Sojourners | Queer Muslims Find Solace and Solidarity in Cape Town | October 25, 2016
AfkInsider | LGBT Tourism: African Muslims Find Inspiration in Cape Town for ‘Compassion-Centred Islam’ | October 25, 2016
Patheos | Commentary on ITV’s Documentary ‘Islam’s non-Believers’ | October 13, 2016
Vice | Have Queer Muslims Gained Acceptance in their Communities since the Pulse Shooting? | October 11, 2016
Gay News Network | Victorian LGBTI Groups Receive $500,000 in Funding | October 5, 2016
Vice | Why are there so few Resources for Gay Muslims Online? | 27 September, 2016
Broadway World | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom to Host pre-Show conversation at the Taper | September 21, 2016
Egyptian Streets | Muslims for Progressive Values: Promoting Progressive Islam in Modern Societies | September 17, 2016
KPCC | #IllWalkWithYou: Downtown LA March Spotlights Safety for Muslims | September 11, 2016
The Huffington Post | Critics Must Join Progressive Muslims for Effective Change | September 1, 2016
Huffpost Living | 5 Ways Muslims can Support LGBT Acceptance | August 25, 2016
Atlanta inTown Paper | Black Lives Matter Rally Planned for August 27 in Decatur | August 23, 2016
The Huffington Post | Unpacking 5 Muslim Beliefs on Homosexuality | July 25, 2016
ABC Radio International | Islam in Australia: It’s complicated | July 22, 2016
Human Rights Campaign | After Orlando, HRC co-Sponsors Event Tackling Islamophobia | July 12, 2016
FOX TV | Interview with MPV leader discusses homophobia in Muslim community | July 17, 2016
FOX TV | Founder of group 'Muslims for Progressive Values' discusses homopobia in the Islamic community | July 17, 2016
Human Rights Campaign | After Orlando, HRC co-Sponsors Event Tackling Islamophobia | July 12, 2016
Foreign Policy | Death Toll Rises to 41 after Bombings at Istanbul Airport | June 29, 2016
Ian Master's 5 pm Briefing | Ani Zonneveld on Homophobia, Wahhabism, and Foreign Policy | June 16, 2016
Phoenix New Times | Muslim Activists on Right and Left Say Islam must be Reformed to Avoid Future Orlando-Like Massacres | June 15, 2016
Creative Loafing | Atlantans say ‘We are Orlando,’ demand Pulse shooting not contribute to Bigotry | June 15, 2016
Slate | Queer and Progressive Muslims fighting homophobia before and after Orlando | June 14, 2016
Los Angeles Times | How the Orlando Attack could mark a Shift for Gay Muslims | June 13, 2016
The Huffington Post | Orlando, Mon Amour: Stand against Terror and Hate | June 13, 2016
Philly Voice | Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Muslims Speak Out: Reflections on the Orlando Shooting | June 13, 2016
The Malay Mail Online | Muslim group urges US Mosques to condemn Florida Shooting | June 13, 2016
The Root | ‘All I Could Do Was Cry’: LGBTQ Muslims React to the Orlando, Fla., Massacre | June 13, 2016
NY Mag | 'My Heart Just Sank': Talking to Muslim LGBT Activists About Orlando | June 13, 2016
Philly Voice | Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Muslims speak out | June 13, 2016
Fellowship of Reconciliation | Paul Ryan supports campaign to stop Islamophobia while backing Trump's hate-fueled bid for president | June 3, 2016
Human Rights Campaign | Muslim Organization Teaches LGBTQ Inclusion Through Storytelling | May 26, 2016
Human Rights Campaign | HRC and Muslims for Progressive Values Host Special Performance and Workshop | May 16, 2016
Zaman Vandaag | 'Islam en Rechten van Homo's Gaan Prima Samen' | May 13, 2016
People's World | We asked a Muslim: Women’s rights in Islam | May 12, 2016
ABC Australia | The Secret Mosques Opening Their Doors To Gay Muslims | April 28, 2016
The Huffington Post | What Allah Means To Muslims | April 19, 2016
Thom Hartmann Radio Show | Creating a 21st Century Shari'a Law | April 18, 2016
Mufta.org | Transgender Muslims in America Fight Bigotry on Two Fronts | April 15, 2016
Fallen State | Muslim Feminist Ani Zonneveld: Islam is "as American as Apple Pie" | April 6, 2016
Huffington Post | These People Are Showing That Islam Is Compatible With Women’s Rights | March 17, 2016
Religion Dispatches | Australia: Muslims Against Homophobia Will March at Sydney Mardis Gras | March 5, 2016
The Gospel Herald | Comedian Bill Maher On Islamaphobia: 'The More You Know, The More You'd Be Afraid' | February 5, 2016
Real Time with Bill Maher | Stand With Progressive Muslims | January 29, 2016
2015
VOA News | US Muslims Say Recent Hate Crimes are Distressing, Not Surprising | December 24, 2015
The Young Turks | Ani Zonneveld: A Moderate Muslim Speaks Out | December 15, 2015
Minnesota Public Radio | What's it like to be Muslim in America? | December 14, 2015
PBS SoCal | Why Southern California Muslims are frightened by ISIS | December 11, 2015
Independent Journal | Muslim Imam Goes on Fox to Talk Trump’s Muslim Ban and Says the Last Thing You’d Ever Expect | December 11, 2015
BizPac Review | Muslim Leader Agrees with Trump; Says Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Keep US Safe | December 10, 2015
The Age | Muslims don't need Western cultural supremacists to tell them what Islam needs | December 9, 2015
Fox News with Sean Hannity | Muslim Community Leader Supports Trump's Proposed Ban | December 9, 2015
Huffington Post | How the Right and the Left Are Getting San Bernardino Wrong | December 7, 2015
Huffington Post | Conservative Muslims Must Stop Backing Preachers of Hate | December 7, 201
Sverige Radio | Hon vill se muslimer ifrågasätta konservativa tolkningar | November 24, 2015
Life After God | Interview with Ani Zonneveld | November 18, 2015
VoiceAmerica | Inner Revolution in Islam | November 5, 2015
Russia Today (RT) | The Big Picture | November 3, 2015
Moroccan World News | Ani Zonneveld’s Visit to Morocco Creates Controversy over Woman Imam | November 3, 2015
KCRW | To the Point: Some Muslims Call for a Boycott of Saudi Arabia | October 5, 2015
CNN | Time to Boycott Saudi Arabia | September 30, 2015
Religion News Service | National religious leaders support Planned Parenthood | September 28, 2015
Dhaka Tribune | ‘We are all born with God’s creative expression’, says Ani Zonneveld, Founder of MPV | September 18, 2015
The Huffington Post | Does Islam Scare You? If So, Here's Why | September 16, 2015
The Daily Beast | Topless Protesters Expose Radical Islam’s Real Boobs | September 15, 2015
Human Rights Campaign | LGBT Muslims in the U.S. Muslim Narrative | September 11, 2015
Phoenix New Times | Transgender Woman Barred from Tempe Mosque unless She Dresses as a Man or can "Prove" She's a Woman | August 28, 2015
Russia Today (RT) | The Big Picture | August 19, 2015
Barbara Falconer Newhall | Does Islam Scare You? If So, Here’s Why | July 30, 2015
Minnesota Public Radio | Why Islam is on the Rise Worldwide | July 23, 2015
Sputnik | US Should Back Moderate Muslims to Deter Homegrown Extremism | July 20, 2015
Alturi | Ani Zonneveld of Muslims for Progressive Values on Homosexuality in Islam | July 19, 2015
Public Radio International | She's an Imam in LA and Doesn't Have Patience for a Strict Interpretation of Islam | July 17, 2015
BBC World Service | Heart and Soul: Breaking the Mold | July 12, 2015
Russia Today (RT) | The Big Picture: Are Muslims the New Black? | July 11, 2015
Bustle | These Young American Muslims Are As Overjoyed About Gay Marriage Being A Legal Right As You Are | June 29, 2015
Huffington Post | Conservative Muslims Harm Themselves Through Heterosexist Outbursts | June 29, 2015
The Malay Mail Online | ‘Un-Islamic’ to Criminalise Homosexuality, Muslim Group with Malaysian Links Says | June 28, 2015
The Malay Mail Online | Muslim Group with Malaysian Links Praises US Court’s Decision to Legalise Gay Marriage | June 27, 2015
Malay Mail online | Un-Islamic’ to criminalise homosexuality, Muslim group with Malaysian links says | June 28, 2015
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technology | Faith Leaders Seek Safe Abortion for Rape Victims in Conflict Zones | June 16, 2015
National Secular Society | Government Urged to Tackle Sharia ‘Courts’ and Religious Tribunals by Women’s Rights and Secular Campaigners | June 10, 2015
Erasing 76 Crimes | Finding LGBTI allies among Muslims, Catholics and More | June 10, 2015
Bustle | Religious Leaders Urge Obama To Fund Abortion For Women Raped In Conflict — But The Helms' Amendment Stands In Their Way | June 6, 2015
Christian Today | Religious Leaders Call on US to Support Abortions for ISIS and Boko Haram Rape Victims | June 5, 2015
New York Times | Religious Leaders Urge U.S. to Fund Abortions for Rape Victims in Conflicts Abroad | June 4, 2015
Religion News Service | Faith Leaders Want US to Fund Abortions of Women Raped by Terrorists Overseas | June 3, 2015
ALOUD | Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here: Untold Stories from the Fight Against Muslim Fundamentalism | April 2, 2015
Dagbladet | Norsk muslim: - Jeg skal gifte meg i kirken | May 20, 2015
Cheek Magazine | Chez nous, il peut y avoir un femme imam ou un imam gay | May 10, 2015
The Daily Beast | The U.S. Muslim Honor Brigade Strikes Again | April 21, 2015
The Sundial | Panel Evaluates Balance between Faith and Sexuality within Minority LGBTQA Community | March 27, 2015
Huffington Post | Moderate Muslims Are Everywhere, Just Not in the News | March 25, 2015
Thom Hartmann Radio (with video) Show | Where are the Progressive Muslims? | March 18, 2015
Russia Today (RT) | The Big Picture | March 17, 2015
Ian Masters Radio Show | A Progressive Muslim’s Open Letter to the New Saudi King | February 23, 2015
The Los Angeles Times | Downtown L.A. Mosque Imagines Empowered Role for Muslim women | January 30, 2015
New York Daily News | Guest column: Michelle Obama, by Unveiling her Hair, Stands up for Human Rights in Saudi Arabia | January 28, 2015
Open Democracy | To Take a Stand is More Important Than to Take a Distance| January 23, 2015
Jewish Journal | As L.A.’s Muslims Condemn French attacks, a Gap on What’s to Blame | January 22, 2015
On The Media | Countering Radical Islam | January 16, 2015
Common Dreams | 'Failure of Conscience': Groups Urge Congress to Fund Social Well-Being, Not Fossil Fuel Industry | January 13, 2015
2014
Advocate.com | The Religious People Who Give Us Hope for Religion | December 24, 2014
Advocate.com | Lesbian's Muslim Dad Inspires With Example of Love, Acceptance | November 29, 2014
Advocate.com | What Does Islam Really Say About LGBT People | November 17, 2014
Advocate.com | L.A. Panel Features Prominent Pro-LGBT Religious Figures | November 14, 2014
CASES | The 44.78%: Percentage of Women in Saudi Arabia | November 14, 2013
Joaquin Reyes | An Interview with Ani Zonneveld, Founder of Muslims for Progressive Values | November 6, 2014
CASES | Human Rights Condition in Saudi Arabia, the Case of Raef Badawi | September 26, 2013
Huffington Post | A Ten-Point Plan for Defeating ISIS and Muslim Fundamentalism | September 19, 2014
Wild Goose | Ani Zonneveld on 9/11 and Islam Today | September 11, 2013
Huffington Post | Muslims Stand Against ISIS, Too | August 27, 2014
Associated Press | Muslim Movement Accepts Once-Taboo Causes | August 2, 2014
Al Jazeera America | Coming out: Growing up Gay and Muslim in America | July 3, 2014
The Progressive | Progressive Muslim Group Fights Two-Pronged Battle | May 7, 2013
Orange County Register | Muslim Group Posits Harmony with Western Values | April 20, 2014
Darkwood Brew | Ani Zonneveld on Crossing Denominations in Islam: A Darkwood Byte | February 28, 2014
Jewish Journal | Interfaith program joins Muslims and Jews in prayer | February 26, 20142013
Sveriges Radio | Kvinna leder progressiva muslimer i bön | January 4, 2013
2013
International Museum of Women | Making Progress | April 2, 2013
Fait-Feligieux.com | Rien dans le Coran n'interdit à une femme d'être imame | February 17, 2013
She Wired | A Lesbian Muslim Unveiled - Moving Forward with Muslims for Progressive Values | January 28, 2013
Lendare | SD slåss mot väderkvarnar | January 7, 2013
2012
Radio France | Échappées en religion (3/3) : "L’Islam inclusif, une mosquée pour tous" | December 26, 2012
Fait-Feligieux.com | Un Manifeste de l'islam Alternatif | December 12, 2012
GLAAD | First Gay Mosque Opens In Paris | December 7, 2012
The Take Away | Paris Opens Europe's First Gay-Friendly Mosque | December 5, 2012
The Take Away with John Hockenberry | Paris Opens Europe's First Gay-Friendly Mosque | December 5, 2012
Reuters France | Une mosquée ouverte aux homosexuels près de Paris | November 29, 2012
Au Feminine | Wonder Women: Les 7 De La Semaine | November 27, 2012
Egyptian Dream TV with Wael Elebrashy | Women-Led Prayers | November 5, 2012
Doug Pagitt Radio | Doug Pagitt talks with Ani Zonneveld about the need for an American Islam | August 30, 2012
Huffington Post | Progressive Muslims Launch Gay-Friendly, Women-Led Mosques In Attempt To Reform American Islam | March 29, 2012
2011
Huffington Post | Muslim Christmas Celebrations Recognize Jesus In Islam | December 16, 2011
Los Angeles Times | Thinking outside the 'Muslim bubble’ | September 3, 2011
Catholic Online | ‘Liberal’ Muslims support ‘gay rights’ movement? | October 25, 2011
NBC News | Battling for gay rights, in Allah’s name | October 24, 2011
Gay Culture Education | There is Room for Gay People in Islam | July 27, 2010
Published Articles
2019
WEHOville | The Sultan of Brunei’s Sharia Law is the Antithesis of Islam | April 1, 2019
Muslim World Today | Religious Freedom for Who? | January 16, 2018
2016
LA Magazine | A World Without Muslims: A look into L.A.’s future in Trump’s anti-Muslim America | September 1, 2016
Huffington Post | Reality Check: What American Muslim Organizations Really Did for the LGBTQI Community | June 19, 2016
The World Post | These People are Showing that Islam is Compatible with Women's Rights | March 16, 2016
2015
Ahewar | The Governance of ISIS and Much of the Muslim World Are Uncomfortably Similar - in Arabic | September 18, 2015
The Huffington Post Korea | ISIS와 무슬림 세계의 거버넌스는 불편할 정도로 비슷하다 | August 22, 2015
The Huffington Post Germany | Die Führerschaft von ISIS und von vielen muslimischen Ländern weisen erschreckende Ähnlichkeiten auf | August 20, 2015
The Huffington Post | The Governance of ISIS and Much of the Muslim World Are Uncomfortably Similar | August 18, 2015
Al Jazeera America | Open letter to Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz | February 20, 2015
Open Democracy | Freedom of expression: A Sacred Right | January 9, 2015
2014
Open Democracy | Progressive Muslims in a world of ISIS and Islamophobes | December 8, 2014
Huffington Post | Fighting for the Soul of Islam | October 29, 2014
Huffington Post | Why Do Progressive Religious Institutions Support Conservative Muslims? Part 1 | July 4, 2014
Huffington Post | Museum of Intolerance | April 23, 2014
2013
Huffington Post | They Did Not Die, We Died, The World's Conscience Died | August 26, 2013
Huffington Post | Muslims! Are You Awake Yet? | April 26, 2013
Huffington Post | Marriage Equality is Islamic and American | March 12, 2013
Huffington Post | Selling Children is Against Islam | January 25, 2013
AslanMedia.com - Ummah Wake Up | Columnist | 2011 – 2013
Endorsements
Reza Aslan
Congressman Keith Ellison
Keb’ Mo’
Thom Hartman