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Can Muslims have a non-sexual homosexual relationship?

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Is a homosexual relationship with no sex permitted in Islam?
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No, homosexual relationship is totally prohibited in Islam.

Islam considers homosexuality as a sexual deviation leading to a perverted act which goes against the natural order Allah intended for mankind. It is a corruption of the man’s sexuality and a crime against the opposite sex. Therefore, the Islamic shariah strictly prohibits the practice of this perverted act. This is mentioned in many places in the holy Qur’an.

The story of the people of the prophet Lut who were addicted to this practice, is the best example.

Allah Ta’ala says,

Prophet Lut (‘Alayhis-salâm) said to his people: “Verily, you do sodomy with men, and rob the wayfarer! And practice all wickedness in your meetings,” (Al-Ankabut, 29:29).

And he said to them: “Of all the creatures of the world, will you approach males, and leave those whom Allâh has created for you to be your wives? Nay, you are a trespassing people!” (Al-Shu‘ara’, 26:165-166)

But their answer to Prophet Lut (‘Alayhis-salam) was: “Bring us the Wrath of Allah if you are telling us the Truth.” (Al-Ankabut, 29:29). And so Allah gave them the punishment they deserved: “And We rained on them a rain of torment. And how evil was the rain of those who had been warned.” (Al-Shu‘ara’, 26:173).

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas and Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (RA) report from Rasulullah [Sallallahu-Alayhi-Wasallam]:

“Accursed is he who commits the act of the nation of Loot (Alayhimus-Salaam).” – Mishkaat p.313.

For more information please view this article by Mufti Zubir Bayat: http://www.direct.za.org/articles/Social/homosex/homosex.html

And Only Allah Ta’ala Knows Best.

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Moulana Qamruz Zaman
London, UK

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