The StraightWay Foundation was established in the United Kingdom in 2004 as an organization that provides information and advice for Muslims who struggle with homosexual attraction.[1] [2] Its current chairman's name is Mujahid Mustaqim.[3] They believe "that through following God's guidance", one may "cease to be" gay. They teach that the male-female pair is the "basis for humanity's growth" and that homosexual acts "are forbidden by God".[4] NARTH has written favourably of the group.[5]
In 2004, Straightway entered into a controversy with the Mayor of London (Ken Livingstone), and the controversial Islamic cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi. It was suggested that Livingstone was giving a platform to Islamic fundamentalists, and not liberal and progressive Muslims.[6] Straightway responded to this by compiling a document to clarify what they regarded as fundamental issues concerning Islam and homosexuality.[7] They sent Livingstone a letter thanking him for his support of al-Qaradawi.[8] Livingstone then ignited controversy when he thanked Straightway for the letter.[9]