LGBTQ+ 101 Why Are There So Many Letters? | Get Smarter With Blair Imani 

In Surah Hud (Chapter 11), it is mentioned that Prophet Lot was sent as a messenger to his people. He conveyed the message of monotheism and called them to abandon their sinful practices. The people of Lot, however, did not heed his message and continued with their immoral behavior. In Surah Al-Hijr (Chapter 15), it is stated that messengers from Allah were sent to the people of Lot. They arrived in the form of handsome, young men. When Lot saw them, he felt concerned for their safety as the people of his community were inclined towards evil deeds. Lot offered them his protection and hospitality, urging them not to approach evil. In Surah Al-Ankabut (Chapter 29), it is revealed that the people of Lot persisted in their wicked ways, particularly engaging in homosexuality. They openly practiced their immorality and transgressed the boundaries set by Allah. Prophet Lot continued to advise his people, warning them about the consequences of their actions and urging them to fear Allah and change their behavior. However, they rejected his message and mocked him. In Surah Ash-Shu'ara (Chapter 26), it is stated that the people of Lot's city were destroyed by a severe punishment from Allah. They were afflicted by a rain of stones, which is described as a punishment for their transgressions. Lot and the believers who followed him were saved, while the disbelievers were destroyed. The story of Prophet Lot and his people serves as a reminder of the consequences of indulging in immoral behavior and rejecting the guidance of Allah's messengers. It is a lesson in the importance of upholding righteousness and avoiding sinful actions.

It's getting confusing atp since they keep adding more and more letters every time there's a new sexuality or gender identity

As a muslim, your sole existence makes me want to support the traditional christian people. What happened to the western civilization...

(+=straight=just as important) then how come I’m shitted on for being straight and not running with the crowd?

I am gay myself and I love my life everyone is human and it doesnt matter what you are. Our differences are what make us human. Its important to represent everyone because we are all in this together and the straights will not take us down

The word "Smarter" in the title is merely a suggestion

As a cis gender biological male gynosexual I am so happy to see people in my LGBTQIA2S+ community recognizing that the plus sign is for inclusion. So happy to be apart of my LGBTQIA2S+ community! So happy for inclusion and for being seen 🥰

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great video! What is the fabric on the hijab? Periodic table? Somehow that wouldnt surprise me😂 Allies dont need a letter because allies dont get kicked out of homes and jobs - BUT we get a lot of crap for calling out hate. First I get called slurs, then they call me crazy. Imagine using this much energy on denying human rights??? 🤷

Doesnt the "+" negate the need to add more letters? i mean LGBT+ worked and that was fine. Lesbian, Gay, Bacon, Tomato and optional cheese..... i need to stop leaving comments while hungry....

Drop all the letters and just use +. Then lets all learn to get along, unite not divide.

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This is an awesome video! I just want to point out (as an aspec person myself) that aromanticism (little to no romantic attraction) is separate from asexuality! They both fall under the "A" of the acronym, and can be described together with a term like "aspec," but they are their own, separate spectrums and it's important to remember this. People can identify as ace but not aro, aro but not ace, etc. :)

Thank you, Blair! Feeling smarter with every video. Also is that a periodic table hijab?? If so, loooove it!

if its inclusive why is it in one language then.

I love the books and artwork in the background.

I'd live a video on gender not being a binary, thank you!

Great..

I've heard some discourse saying that the 2S should always be at the front of the acronym. Blair, or anyone else in the comments, can someone confirm if this is this case? I wanna be sure I am getting it right ✌💜

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im happy for u that u came out and all but like how can u be a Muslim if u r gay. it would be like if a Muslim ate pork in all his meals like can u explain?

Thank you for the video! Maybe if you need any video ideas you could do one about Two Spirit people? This is the first I've ever heard of them

It might be good to clarify that the sign language Blair uses in this video is ASL (American Sign Language). Fingerspelling can and does differ per sign language, though American fingerspelling is similar to Dutch fingerspelling (I'm Dutch myself), I happen to know British fingerspelling is entirely different from American fingerspelling. I am a hearing person who happens to have learned more about sign language and Deaf culture, so if there are any Deaf or Hard of Hearing Smarties who have more to say on this subject, please add to and correct me wherever necessary. Their voices obviously have more weight than my own in this situation, since I'm hearing.

so weird, you converted to Islam but dont follow it apparently. There is no Queer or gay in Islam. Read the book.

can anyone here tell me what a woman is?

Blair this is amazing!!! I am going to watch this with my parents, they’re trying very hard to learn for a family member who recently came out to us and your videos and lessons have been so helpful. So grateful for you!! ❤️

Which color or letter stands for being a proud straight while male? I thought you people were inclusive, don’t be hypocrites now.

Thank you for this handy video to sand to people who are confused about the acronym! I'm part of that "+"! I'm non-binary (meaning my gender exists outside of the man-woman binary) and panromantic (meaning I can feel attraction to people of any gender).

Thank you for your guidance 😊

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Yay demanding other to accept you. I love it.

YAAAAASS! Love this!!!

Hi Blair! It’s ur cousin u met at ur wedding Anisah!

This the most absurd attempt at manipulating reality to fit an extremely small minority of the population. Also putting sexual orientation and gender identity under the same umbrella is a gross oversimplification of unrelated human conditions. I didn't know people this anti-intellectual existed until I saw that asinine video about "food neutrality" and to call this BS "Get Smarter...." is an insult to humanity and objective reality.

I hadn't heard the 2S part before. I'm asexual. It took me about 40 years to figure it out and a few more to realize it's OK and that I belong in the LGBTQ+ community. Though I do occasionally have people telling me I don't belong.

Not much point to the plus.

This is completely wrong. Fine, be bisexual, be whatever you want to be, but don’t change the word of God. You can’t just pick and choose what u thinks works for u and what doesn’t. In Islam, it is NOT a sin to have sexual desires for the same gender as these are the whispers of shaytaan, just don’t act upon it .It’s very scary what ur doing, Islam is such a beautiful simple religion and you’ve made it so complicated. People are looking up to u and ur giving out the wrong information. If ur so confident about homosexuality being okay in Islam, where’s the proof? Give me an ayah, a Hadith which supports ur statements . This is what the prophet Lut (as) said to his people at his time of prophethood: 7: 81-82: "You approach men with lust instead of women. No, you are a people who go beyond the limits." What else can I say..... may Allah guide us all......... very strange times we’re living in......

this is so well made! you sound so natural in these videos. ❤️❤️

This video was so helpful!! It means a lot to learn about the our community! Thank you for educating!!

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"IA2S" did not matter five years ago. All of a sudden they matter now?

who got smarter from this ?

Thank you so much for this video! I'd love to know more about LGBTQIA2S+ history! :)

Hell go ahead and add the whole damn alphabet atp honey💀💀💀

Just so you know, when signing the number two, your palm should be facing your body with the back of your hand facing whomever you’re signing to. Otherwise, great video 🙏🏳️‍🌈

I would love to see you do a video debunking the xx/xy gender binary!

Hi, @Blair! I so appreciate being able to get smarter with you :) I would love to hear from you on how to be inclusive of transgender and gender nonconforming people during observances like International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Sharing this like crazy 💜

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I’m so angry that I can’t like a video twice

Its LGB always has been and always will be ,thats biology everything else is ideology.

Thank you for creating such a wonderful resource!

Hi im a gay demi boy and I thank you for posting things like this to grow awareness to the lgbtqia+ community! 🥰💙

Madness

Love getting smarter here!!! Love your hijab as well!!!

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Lol you're not Muslim. 🤣😂

U stand for nothing u fall for everything... I could hear the argument that those in the alphabet community deserve equal rights but in 2022 now u want they want to add minor attracted people or people identifying as a cat. Where does it stop!! Absolutely disgusting. Where's the rage in the alphabet community.

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lesbians can be male, this is comedy gold!

No wonder our country is in decline.

This is just weird!

Wow human beings are interesting. Lol

“Lgbt” while wearing a hijab. Shame on you!

This is what the Lord said to me about the widely-known story in the bible Sodom and Gomorrah. He said, "satan in an attempt to stop the Promised seed (Jesus,Gen. 3:15) went into those cities causing man to sleep with man, which can't produce any seed. If you knew what you are dealing with and the consequences of your actions you would stop immediately.

Land of confusion.

you need to see a doctor

This is trolling now, how long are they going to make their acronym? Just come up with one word that encompasses all these groups, I suggest "lefties" or "commies."

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