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Within the current political climate in the United States, Marciano said, there is a lot of discrimination against both the Muslim and GLBT communities.

"It seems like we both have something in common to talk about," he said.

Alam's organization, Al-Fatiha, provides "a safe space for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and questioning) Muslims and their friends" to explore common concerns and explore resources, according to the organization's mission statement.

Even though the organization is eight years old, people within the GLBT-Muslim community are surprised there are Muslims who talk openly about their sexuality, Alam said.