Islam and homosexuality - even Muslims feel it's okay to be gay?

Question

An interesting article from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/07/us/07gaymuslim.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th

Despite the hardcore objections to homosexuality in Islam, even some Muslims continue to live gay lives. What do you think it says that people reject the common interpretation of God's / Allah's supposed law despite how strongly many religious people and groups try to uphold it? Even in the face of vehement insistence that homosexuality is wrong, even very religious Muslims continue to practice homosexuality. Could there be some merit to the idea that the major religions have misinterpreted how the supreme being feels about homosexuality? How do you think people reconcile their faith with their sexuality?

Answer 1

No, Muslims who follow their religion do not feel it is OK to be gay. This article has about 3 men who claim to be Muslims. What this says is that western media has influenced these people into feeling that homosexual acts are OK. There is no misinterpretations in the Quran or other Islamic text which would lead one to believe homosexual acts are OK...

Answer 2

Ok, to start with do not ever concentrate to the men and women round you who're slim minded and do not even realize what's homosexuality all approximately.They will simply preserve on pronouncing, this is a selected way of life whilst correctly it's not and it would on no account be selected. certainly, way of life is a ways special from sexual orientation.I do not know when you already knew this factor however, what you could have proper now could be a gay orientation. Take word that you're no longer ill; that's, you don't want any remedy for the reason that the time period "remedy" is meant for ill individual. Believe it or no longer, it's natural and it has already been validated by way of many scientific gurus. If you internalize this predicament, you discover out many matters approximately it. Actually, there are special varieties of remedy invented in USA such because the reparative process; however many gay guys learned that it does no longer paintings and it would on no account be strong.. They are very a lot precise for the reason that in keeping with many scientific gurus, no one can difference his/her sexual orientation. Truly, it's quite what you're and you'll be able to on no account aid your self to take your emotions out and be instantly. You are only a human, you're no longer an angel or whatever. Thus, you are not able to do whatever approximately your sexual orientation. I realize the way you believe proper now, however what you want is recognition to your self in spite of of the truth that you're Muslim. I realize that this factor may be very giant deal in Islam. But, NOBODY KNOWS WHAT ALLAH IS THINKING ABOUT.Maybe for a few motive, he created you and the opposite men and women such as you for the reason that He has a intent. There's plenty of men and women such as you even in Islam...however the factor is they're simply scared to come back out for the reason that they do not wish to be condemn...Look, men and women are the person who condemn homosexuals, NOT GOD! You can constantly hold your devout perspective. Straight men and women does no longer always comply with that they don't seem to be sinner. In reality, there are lots of gays who're a lot more well than instantly men and women. Finally, simply take it convenient...do not hate your self for being like that...You faith has not anything to do along with your sexual orientation...In reality, many contemporary Islam do take delivery of this predicament for the reason that it's quite a sexual orientation. I recommendation you additionally to learn many books approximately this specially within the internet site of American mental arrangement. You will discover many matters approximately homosexuality there...I wish it is helping you!

Answer 3

Problem with finding people as representatives of your faith is that you can find any laymen to represent the whole religion. We often see US Media going to the non-practicing ill knolwedged "muslims" for their opinions rather then one who knows what he's talking about.

homosexuality is an immoral sin that has gotten mankind nothing but suffering and death. Aids was unheard of before this practicing started to become popular. All 3 abrahamic faiths (judaism, christianity, islam) condemn this act. Even the story of the two cities destroyed serves as warning of how God feels about this.

Great point made by the poster above about aids and his classmates dieing. If it was ok to do then why are ppl doing of aids rather then being healthier. Just look at the natural inclination of mankind. You have a male and a female, it's only natural you would go with nature and mate with your mater rather then go jiggy with same gender.

Answer 4

Homosexuality is a major NO-GO in Islam. The angels of Allah(SWT) destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of this so-called life style.

A little story, which is true- Between my last year in HS and graduating OCS (about 2-3 years), the guys in the choir I was in, who were homosexual all died, one right after the other of AIDS. It was really weird how by the time I graduated OCS, 6 people died from AIDS who attended the same church I attended.

People do what they do- Only Allah (SWT) can judge them. I'm just not that way.

Answer 5

All the comments imply that homosexuality is some sort of choice that the "sinners" supposedly make on a daily basis. Being gay is as much a choice as being straight is--that is, it's not a choice at all.

Answer 6

Islam dont allow this .....and i think Christianity also dont permit it b/c as you know about Hazrat Loot(a.s) nephew of Abraham who was sended to that place where people were engaged in thi sin.....and they didnot followed the message of Allah and did not stop this.......then Allah Almighty through stones from heaven and they all were killed.......see end of time of Dr.Shahid Maqsood also available in books

Answer 7

There is no difference of opinion its just wrong. Its a major sin in Islam and the signs of a people who were destroyed the people of Lut. If they persist in this sin then it counts against them but we cannnot call them names or interude on their private lives.

Answer 8

so they dont follow islam as they should, same thing in christianity, what is your point? Most muslims like christians do not aprove of homosexuality. The qur'an has the story of Lot in it.

Answer 9

A true muslim, who lead his life according to the instuction of Holy Quran can't be a homosexual.
Yeah you will find a lot, who are muslim by name, not by deeds...they are not afraid of Almighty Allah.

Answer 10

I'm so thankful to be in America, and so thankful that America hasn't yet become what some Christianists want it to be, that I can weep.