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What should I say to a loved one who has come out as homosexual?

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I know a loved one that has come out as gay. I was wondering what I should say to them and if I should tell their parents because they are worried for their child.

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

May Allah reward you for your concern for the person in reference.

In order to address such sensitive issues, it is important to consider the temperament and nature of the person. You refer to the person in reference as a loved one. You would know his temperament and nature better than we do.

We advise you to consider the temperament of the person and show him more love and affection and draw him closer to you to the point that he is able to confide in you and discuss the issue with you. You would be able to consider solutions only after having understood him.

In the meanwhile, turn to Allah in all earnesty and make dua to Allah to guide you in addressing the issue affectively. Remember, dua is the most effective tool to overcome challenges in life. You may also give out some sadaqa as that invokes the mercy of Allah and removes calamities.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Hammad Ibn Ismail Jogiat

Student Darul Iftaa
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

 

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