The Ishmael Tree In Solidarity With Muslims For Progressive Values

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - June 27, 2016 - PRLog -- The Ishmael Tree, a boutique publishing house in New York City, has partnered with Muslims for Progressive Values, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (www.mpvusa.org) to raise awareness, educate, and develop advocacy for LGBTQ Muslims through donated proceeds from the purchase of the romantic novel, My Body is a Suitcase by Ferhat Kazanci, a Turkish born LGBTQ Muslim.

In the aftermath of the tragic events of Orlando's Pulse Nightclub, Muslim and LBGTQ Communities have been negatively cast into the media spotlight to, once again, face brutally unfair judgment by Society-In-Fear condemning Muslims as religious terrorists and LGBTQ as unhinged and depraved. With the unfolding details of the Orlando Shooter's possibly being closeted LGBTQ and a non-practicing Muslim, we are compelled to provide services to those in need of advocacy and education to establish support channels of communication, help, and counseling to avoid traumatic situations.

The romantic novel, My Body is a Suitcase, a best seller in culturally rich Turkey, is a beautiful expression of love through simple proverbs. Ferhat is an inspiration and an active member of his community. To purchase and support, please visit The Ishmael Tree's Facebook Page  www.facebook.com/ishmaeltree and use the "Buy Now" feature in the FaceBook store where buyers can pay with PayPal, Amazon, and credit or debit cards. Only proceeds from sales through The Ishmael Tree Facebook store will go directly to this initiative. Together, we will raise awareness and educate to peacefully eradicate Hate.  A salaam alaikum.