Homosexuality and lesbianism are thought of as normal in the west. In the past it was considered a sickness by the Association of Psychiatrists, and it is now removed from the list of sickness. As a result, the Muslims are considered to be narrow minded because of their opposition. They argue that the homo sexual behaviour is inherent. Early opposition was based on argument that such behaviour isn’t natural. Genes has become the most commonly used foundation for the pro-gay argument. 

Islam considers homosexuality as a result of choice. 

Gays and lesbians go against the natural disposition

They go against natural disposition. Allah has created us like that way. Males are attracted to females and vice versa.

Dangers of homosexuality 

We as Muslims believe that some of the sexual activities are very destructive spiritually, emotionally, and physiologically to the person who is doing these. Sex isn’t something that can be underrated because it has an impact in all cultures. Given this importance of sex on the individual, communal, physical, and metaphysical levels it is only natural that cultures would feel the need to “regulate” sex, to define its proper bounds and its correct expression. And when those bounds are violated, it is always a big deal. And that is what we see. All cultures — even modern Western culture, as we will see — have specific beliefs about certain sexual acts being offensive and immoral and other sexual acts being deep violations.

Disease that are spread because of homosexuality 

The spread of homosexuality has caused diseases for example AIDS. Which attacks the immune system of the body.

Reference to lesbianism and homosexuality in the Quran

We should be aware of what happened to the people of Sodom to which was sent Lut alyhis salam Allah turned this city upside down and rained on them a violent storm of stones. 

Allah says: “And (remember) Lut (Lot), when he said to his people: ‘Do you commit the worst sin such as none preceding you has committed in the ‘Alamin (mankind and jinn)?

Verily, you practice your lusts on men instead of women. Nay, but you are a people transgressing beyond bounds (by committing great sins)’” [al-A’raf 7:80-81]

“Verily, We sent against them a violent storm of stones (which destroyed them all), except the family of Lut (Lot), them We saved in the last hour of the night.” [al-Qamar 54:34]

“And (remember) Lut (Lot), when he said to his people: ‘Do you commit the worst sin such as none preceding you has committed in the ‘Alamin (mankind and jinn)?” [al-A’raf 7:80]

“And (remember) Lut (Lot), when he said to his people: ‘You commit Al-Fahishah (sodomy the worst sin) which none has preceded you in (committing) it in the ‘Alamin (mankind and jinn)’” [al-‘Ankabut 29:28] 

“And (remember) Lut (Lot)! When he said to his people, ‘Do you commit Al-Fahishah (evil, great sin, every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse, sodomy) while you see (one another doing evil without any screen). Do you practice your lusts on men instead of women? Nay, but you are a people who behave senselessly.’ There was no other answer given by his people except that they said: ‘Drive out the family of Lut (Lot) from your city. Truly, these are men who want to be clean and pure!’ So We saved him and his family, except his wife. We destined her to be of those who remained behind. And We rained down on them a rain (of stones). So evil was the rain of those who were warned.” [al-Naml 27:54-58 ]

How were the people of Sodom punished

Allah says

“And the two persons (man and woman) among you who commit illegal sexual intercourse, hurt them both. And if they repent (promise Allah that they will never repeat, i.e. commit illegal sexual intercourse and other similar sins) and do righteous good deeds, leave them alone. Surely, Allah is Ever All-Forgiving (the One Who forgives and accepts repentance ), (and He is) Most Merciful.” [al-Nisa 4:16] 

Reference to lesbianism and homosexuality in the Sunnah

Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (ﷺ)said: ‘There is nothing I fear for my ummah more than the deed of the people of Lut.’” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1457; Ibn Majah, 2563. This hadith was classed as sahih by Shaykh al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) in Sahih al-Jami’, no. 1552). 

Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ)said: “… cursed is the one who has intercourse with an animal, cursed is the one who does the action of the people of Lut.” (Narrated by Ahmad, 1878. This hadith was classed as sahih by Shaykh al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami’, no. 5891). 

The Islamic account of human sexuality began when Prophet Adam was created. As the Quran recounts the story that Prophet Adam and his wife was living in Paradise and then Iblees tricked them and they ate of the forbidden tree. Upon eating the fruit, they were aware of their nakedness they started to cover their private parts. They realized that it was a mistake and they repented to Allah. They were sent to the earth. 

The Islamic scholars have derived from this event is that human beings are prone to evil. Allah has set a limit for us and Satan wants us tempts us to break this. Going against the limits that it was set by Allah is the highest form of ingratitude. Unlike Christianity and other religions, Islam does not consider bodily enjoyment and partaking in worldly pleasure to be inherently sinful. Rather, to imbibe of the permissible in life and, in doing so, to remember and be thankful toward one’s Lord and Master are a major part of what Islam considers as part and parcel of righteousness. In opposition to it are israf (i.e., wasteful overindulgence) and ghafla (i.e., heedlessness). To transgress beyond the limits that was set by the Allah. Sexual misdeeds are root of such transgression because in it the nakedness are used in indecent ways. Indecendy is the cause of human suffering as a person lowers himself before Allah and all creation. He is not bothered about the permissblie. He indulges in the forbidden and shows his disregard for the Almighty and the very purpose of their creation and place on this earth.

In the Quran Allah calls the people of Lut “musrifun” (from israf): “For you practice your lusts on men in preference to women — you are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds [i.e., musrifun].”

Western thought distinguishes desire for intimacy with men versus desire for intimacy with women, Islamic thought (along with many other civilizations, both historical and contemporary) identifies the primary natural urge for males as the urge to penetrate, whereas females urge to be penetrated. As scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah describe, the same desire to penetrate women can be corrupted such that it is directed towards men, but that desire is not sui generis. Any man who gives free reign to his lust for women may eventually be driven toward craving to penetrate other men, animals, and beyond. A male who desires to be penetrated, however, is understood to be suffering from a kind of abnormality known as “ubna.” In this way, the “active” and “passive” partners are distinguished respectively, as has been the case in many cultures throughout history including ancient Greek civilization.

When it comes to the prohitition of same sex acts Isalmic scholars have outlined four ideas. 

1. An expression of disgust and abhorrence as well as condemnation in the strongest terms while citing not only the Quranic account of the people of Lot (i.e., qawm Lut), but also human nature (or conscience) as immediately recognizing the evil of this act.

2. Appeals to nature and teleology, specifically regarding the natural, God-given roles of males as penetrators and females as recipients of penetration and how liwat subverts this normative order. This language is especially prominent in legal treatises. Beyond jurisprudence, some theologians go further in discussing the inherent complementarity of the male and female bodies as well as other characteristic traits essential to each sex as well as how that complementarity bears life, propagates the “descendants of Adam,” and provides the basis for familial and societal flourishing, in contrast to same-sex acts which undermine all these.

3. Characterization of liwat as being driven by extreme, blameworthy desire where men who, in their lust and desire for sexual variety, turn to other men instead of females.

4. Mention of physical and mental diseases caused by liwat as well as characterizing a male’s desire to be penetrated as a mental affliction, i.e., “ubna.”

How can we protect our kids from this fitna 

Now comes the big question our kids today our bombarded with such ideology in their schools and their friend circle especially raising a kid in the west. 

The first step as a parent I think is to inculcate Islamic values in the kids from the very beginning. Teaching them the right Aqeedah is most important. 

Creating an Islamic environment within our homes. Kids should pray salah and read Quran everyday with meaning. We should also discuss with them on Islamic topics. 

Establishing prayer within the home 

Prayers should be done within the time. If there are males they should go to the masjid for prayer. 

Make teaching and learning ongoing activities

Acquiring the knowledge about Islam is compulsory for all Muslims. The father should be the role model for kids. 

Make sure that they have righteous friends 

This is very critical because a person is on the religion of his friends. So, you have to make sure that your kid only choses friends who are practicing. 

Another major issue is the school system is set up indoctrinate kids with nasty ideas about sexuality. Perhaps building good and affordable Muslim schools will be good step. I think Muslims with money and power should start funding such programs.

Or you can even home school your kids. 

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