Ludovic Zahed, born in Algiers, describes himself as a French Muslim who is Gay and a feminist. He is the founder of HM2F, the association for gay Muslims of France. He wrote "Le Coran et la Chair," about Islam and homosexuality. One of his aims is to enable a place of worship open to all, where everyone of any sexual orientation or ethnicity may pray together. A Frenchman, Ludovic Zahed is married to South African Qiyaammudeeen Jantjies-Zahed. They were married in Capetown South Africa and they now live as a married couple in the Paris suburbs. They are both practising muslims and see their relationship harmonious with Islam. He says that neither homophobia nor misogyny respect islamic ethics.
Ludovic Zahed portrait in his home, June 5th 2013 Paris, France