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About Us
The Inner Circle (TIC) was established by a concerned group Muslims in 1996
as an underground social and support group. It started out at the house
of Imam Muhsin Hendricks in the form halqaat (study circles).
These study circles still run on a Thursday night and have proven to be very successful
in helping Muslims who are queer to reconcile Islam with their sexuality.
In 2004 TIC was officially registered as a Not for Profit Human Rights Organization.
Our Core Values
Leadership: [As-shhura wal imaamah] Ensuring accountability, Integrity and Mutual Consultation
Diversity: [Al-mutua'addidah] Promoting equity, Justice and Inclusivity
Patience: [As-sabr] Encouraging humility, Understanding and Nurturing
Authenticity: [Al-haqeeqiyyah] Employing honesty, Integrity, Transparency and Trust
Commitment: [Al-'ahdah] Cultivating dedication, Responsibility and Passion
Creating Safe Spaces: [Al-amnah] Affirming confidentiality, Support and Respect
Interconnectedness: [Al-ukhuwwa wal ittisaal] Engaging through compassion, understanding and Consciousness
Vision
Transforming society into one of inter-connectedness and inclusivity
of different faiths and beliefs around gender and sexual diversity
Mission
To empower and raise conciousness around gender and sexual diversity
by engaging faiths and beliefs, encouraging independent reasoning and collaboration,
espaecially with Muslims who are queer and the local, national and international Muslim community